RETNA’s defining contribution lies in the development of his distinctive script-based visual language. Drawing from a wide range of historical and global writing systems — including Blackletter, Egyptian hieroglyphs, Arabic and Hebrew calligraphy, and traditional graffiti handstyles — he constructed an alphabet that feels ancient and familiar, yet resists translation.
RETNA’s defining contribution lies in the development of his distinctive script-based visual language. Drawing from a wide range of historical and global writing systems — including Blackletter, Egyptian hieroglyphs, Arabic and Hebrew calligraphy, and traditional graffiti handstyles — he constructed an ...
Estevan Oriol is one of the most important visual chroniclers of Los Angeles over the past three decades. His photographs form a cultural record of the city’s street life, Chicano identity, hip-hop communities, tattoo culture, and neighbourhood realities — not ...
Long before graffiti became a global movement, and long before street art entered galleries and museums, Los Angeles already communicated through its walls. Names, symbols, and hand-painted lettering marked presence, identity, loyalty, and territory. This was not rebellion, nor spectacle. ...
For the first time, the works of Chaz Bojórquez, DEFER, Estevan Oriol, and RETNA are presented together under one roof, offering a rare opportunity to engage with Los Angeles visual culture as a cohesive narrative — one grounded in authenticity, ...
As we step into 2026, we want to take a moment to reflect on the year just passed and to thank everyone who continues to be part of the Woodbury House journey.
Woodbury House presents "OUTSIDE IS AMERICA," a landmark exhibition by Lee Quiñones — his first London solo show in forty years. Featuring paintings, drawings, and installations exploring power, identity, and resilience, the exhibition reaffirms Quiñones’ place as one of ...
Woodbury House, the Mayfair gallery specialising in street and graffiti art, presented Charlie Ahearn’s first solo exhibition in London — a painterly celebration of the 1983 film Wild Style, featuring Lee Quiñones, Goldie, live events, and global press coverage. Discover ...
This October, Woodbury House is proud to present “OUTSIDE IS AMERICA” by Lee Quiñones — the artist’s first solo exhibition in London in forty years. Opening in Mayfair, the exhibition represents not only a major cultural event but also ...
Woodbury House is proud to welcome Clifford Joseph Price MBE — better known as Goldie — to our roster of internationally celebrated artists.
Ahead of the opening, an exclusive conversation between Charlie Ahearn and Steven offers rare insight into the mind of the filmmaker and artist. It is a dialogue that not only revisits the past but also brings new clarity to why ...
This September, Woodbury House proudly presents ‘WILD STYLE’ by Charlie Ahearn, the first UK solo exhibition by the New York artist and filmmaker behind the most influential film in hip hop history.
On display by private appointment from 8th August to 25th September 2025, following a vibrant and well-attended Private View on 7 August, Self Help offers collectors and art enthusiasts a rare opportunity to engage with Stranger’s most personal and conceptually charged ...
At Woodbury House, we’re often asked whether we work exclusively with private collectors. The short answer? No.
We are pleased to release an exclusive long-form conversation between the artist and our founder, Steven Sulley. This is not a conventional promotional clip—it’s an intimate, in-depth dialogue that traces the emotional, conceptual, and technical evolution of one ...
Following the announcement of Gary Stranger joining the Woodbury House roster, we are proud to present his debut solo exhibition at our flagship Mayfair gallery: ‘Self Help’, on view from 8th August to 25th September 2025.
We are proud to welcome Gary Stranger, one of the most significant voices in contemporary typographic art, to the Woodbury House roster.
How do you know who to trust? How do you choose a gallery that not only aligns with your taste, but supports your journey as a collector?
Since launching on 12 June, ‘ICON’ — the landmark solo exhibition by Los Angeles-based artist DEFER — has captivated audiences at Woodbury House’s flagship Mayfair gallery.
We are proud to announce that this June, DEFER returns to London for his most important UK solo exhibition to date: ‘ICON’, presented exclusively at Woodbury House.
Woodbury House proudly presents ‘War & Peace’, a powerful new documentary chronicling the latest solo exhibition by the legendary Blek le Rat — widely recognised as the ‘Father of Stencil Graffiti’. Produced by Woodbury House, the film premiere offered a reflective lens ...
According to Artnet's Intelligence Report: The Year Ahead 2025, last year’s auction results reflect more than just a cooling-off from record highs—they signal a wider shift in how, why, and what people collect.
The 2025 Hiscox Artist Top 100 (HAT 100) report—released earlier this month—paints a clear picture of a recalibrating art market.
The newly released 2025 edition of the Art Basel and UBS Art Market Report, authored by cultural economist Dr. Clare McAndrew, offers an in-depth look at global art market performance in 2024.
We’re thrilled to announce a new takeover at Woodbury House by none other than Blek le Rat, the ‘Father of Stencil Graffiti’.
Woodbury House partnered with Arbuthnot Latham to host an exclusive evening at the bank’s headquarters in the heart of the City of London — 20 Finsbury Circus, EC2M 7EB.
Woodbury House proudly expands its global presence to Dubai, establishing a permanent gallery space within Chrono Hub, one of the UAE’s most exclusive luxury destinations.
Nestled in the heart of Mayfair, London, Woodbury House is located at 29 Sackville Street, a Grade II listed townhouse with a rich history dating back to the 17th century, later refined with early 19th-century alterations.
Born in 1965 in the Bronx, New York, Torrick Ablack, known as TOXIC, emerged as a significant figure in the graffiti movement of the 1980s.
KEO XMEN, also known as Lord Scotch 79, is a prolific graffiti writer, designer, and cultural pioneer, whose influence extends beyond the streets and into the worlds of graphic design, hip-hop, and fine art.
Alex ‘DEFER’ Kizu is one of the most influential figures in Los Angeles graffiti and street art, known for his intricate, flowing letterforms and calligraphic abstractions.
