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From abstractions of the work of Kevin O’Neill to a vision of life on The Hoop from Halo Jones, art inspired by the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic is due to open in London in late March.

Work by leading graphic artists inspired by 2000 AD’s legendary creators will feature in PROG-RESS, presented by 2000 AD and Carhartt WIP at the Dinner Party Gallery in London.

Hosted at London’s Dinner Party Gallery, PROG-RESS explores the lasting influence of the galaxy’s greatest comic, with original artworks from Ed Davis, Oliver Payne, Mudwig, Leomi Sadler, Skatething, Gasius, Will Sweeney, Ancco, Hans Berger, and Liv Preston.

Originally conceived for Carhartt WIP’s biannual publication WIP magazine, the brand has invited various artists from its network of friends and collaborators to offer their own unique take on the 2000 AD universe. The exhibition will feature a variety of works and formats, including sculpture, painting, and video.

Launched in 1977, 2000 AD created sprawling, multifaceted universes, capable of synthesizing politics, literature, subcultures, and films. Their weekly ‘progs’ were often set in futuristic worlds, but offered subtle critiques of ongoing political and world affairs, delivered alongside unique, arresting visuals. 

For many, the title was also their first exposure to some form of countercultural visual art. Since then, 2000 AD has inspired countless artists, both in spirit and form, some of whom are featured in this exhibition. The comic also continues to publish regularly today, both online and in print. 

The exhibition will be open to the public from 12noon to 6pm daily, from Friday 25 March until Sunday 10 April at the ​​Dinner Party Galley, 70 Clerkenwell Rd, London EC1M 5QA

From abstractions of the work of Kevin O’Neill to a vision of life on The Hoop from Halo Jones, the new issue of WIP magazine is taking inspiration from the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic!

The latest issue of the cultural magazine features brand new tributes by leading graphic artists, inspired by 2000 AD and its galaxy of characters.

WIP is the biannual publication by Carhartt Work In Progress, which explores art, music, style, and culture through the brand’s unique lens.

2000 AD has long been a force in British culture, its influence felt far beyond comic books – from music to literature to art and even politics. And this autumn, WIP magazine’s fifth issue original artworks by the likes of Oliver Payne, Ed Davis, Leomi Sadler, Ancco, and Skatething, drawing on 2000 AD’s long history of unique artistic styles and subversive storytelling.

This issue of WIP magazine is now available from Carhartt WIP stores and select global retailers. 

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Established in 1994 by Edwin Faeh, Carhartt Work In Progress (WIP) develops its own collections based on original Carhartt workwear. The brand combines authentic adaptations of these robust American archetypes, while engaging with the subcultures that have embraced it. This, in turn, has seen Carhartt WIP place itself in a new context and bring forth its own classics. Carhartt WIP opened its first store in London in 1997 and today operates over 80 locations worldwide. It also has its own skate team and music department, while supporting a slew of artists and releasing various in-house publications.

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WIP magazine is available now from these selected stores and retailers:

Carhartt WIP Store London Soho

Carhartt WIP Store London Kings Cross

Carhartt WIP Store London Covent Garden

Carhartt WIP Store London Shoreditch

Carhartt WIP Store Manchester Oldham Street 

Carhartt WIP Store Manchester Hilton Street

Carhartt WIP Store Bristol

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Selfridges @theofficialselfridges www.selfridges.com – London

Pam Pam @pampamlondon www.pampamlondon.com – Shoreditch 

Supra @aupralondon www.supralondon.com – Kensal Rise London 

End. @endclothing  www.endclothing.com – London / Newcastle / Glasgow

Hip @hip www.thehipstore.co.uk – Leeds / Nottingham

Oi Polloi @oipolloi_of_cottonopolis  www.oipolloi.com – Manchester 

Liberty London @libertylondon  www.libertylondon.com – London

Dogfish @dogfishmen www.dogfishmen.com – Norwich / Cambridge 

Wellgosh @wellgosh www.wellgosh.com – Leicester  

Fat Buddha @fatbuddhastore www.fatbuddhastore.com – Glasgow