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• Now Available Doomdrips "PHANTOM DOOM" Art Print: Doomdrips "PHANTOM DOOM" Art Print
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• Now Available The Decemberists 06/10/09 Lexington: Decemberists with Laura Veirs & The Hall Of Flames @ Single… http://bit.ly/aq4ECe #
• Now Available Andrew Bird 19/09/09 Madison: Andrew Bird with Pale Young Gentlemen @ Overture Hall, Madison, WI, US… http://bit.ly/a3GXtH #
• Now Available Monsters Of Folk 29/10/09 Minneapolis: Monsters Of Folk @ Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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• Now Available The Dead Weather 25/10/09 Bristol: The Dead Weather @ The O2 Academy, Bristol, UK
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• Now Available The Dead Weather 23/10/09 Leeds: The Dead Weather @ The O2 Academy, Leeds, UK
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• RGG News Dunny Fatale Release: Fatale Dunny available now with special 3 inch KLOR Dunny http://bit.ly/d1a1D7 #
• Dunny Fatale available now exclusive colorway of the 3-in KLOR Dunny with case purchase in the gallery Jan 28th Woo hoo http://bit.ly/b7ZhlO #
• Dunny Fatale arrives at the Richard Goodall Gallery!

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• Blog News Dunny Fatale arrives at the Richard Goodall Gallery!: The newest Dunny series is here! Dunny Fatale feat… http://bit.ly/c59tqs #
• Now Available Dunny Fatale 3 Inch Full Sealed Case: Dunny Fatale 3 Inch Full Sealed Case
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• Now Available Dunny Fatale Series: Dunny Fatale Series 3 Inch
  Dunny gets a makeover in our latest series, featurin… http://bit.ly/deRtI3 #
• Now Available Sigur Ros 27/09/08 Red Rocks: Sigur Ros @ Red Rocks Ampitheatre, Morrison, CO, USA
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• Coming this week – Dunny Fatale Series – Buy a full case in store and get a free special 3 Inch Dunny #
• http://twitpic.com/zotx4 – Leia Bell paintings at Richard Goodall Gallery #

The newest Dunny series is here! Dunny Fatale features brand new designs from 18 prominent female artists including Alex Anderson, Klor, Catalina Estrada, Amanda Visell, Julie West, Toofly, Aya Kakeda, Tara McPherson…and many more.

The Dunny Fatale series includes a Dunny for every temperament – sweet and cute to cruel and bold – drop in to the gallery to find your own. Each boxed 3-inch figure comes with a trading card, and certain Dunny’s come with their own accessories!

Richard Goodall Gallery will be heading out to the Affordable Art Fair in Brussels this February, and will be exhibiting a selection of work by some incredible artists including Ray Caesar, Ron Job, Niagara and Jay Ryan – amongst others!

The event will be running from the 4-9^th February. We have a limited number of tickets available for the preview on the 4^th, so if the jetsetters amongst you would like to get your hands on one drop in to the gallery or give us a ring!

Christmas is coming and new Kid Robot has arrived!! Check out the new do-it-yourself mini Raffy – an ideal present for some lucky person, or there’s always the Krunk-a-Claus 3inch Dunny to add a big dose of awesome to your Christmas! Buy online or drop in to the Thomas Street Gallery!

We at the Richard Goodall Gallery are mighty big fans of poster genius Jay Ryan, and so it is not without due excitement that we announce the arrival of the good man himself to our Thomas Street gallery THIS SATURDAY the 19^th December for a unique book-signing event.

A collection of Jay’s favourite work from 2005-2008, ‘Animals and Objects in and Out of Water’ is a 144 page book which includes over 100 posters with accompanying text, an introduction by Andrew Bird and an essay by Joe Meno. All in all it’s a pretty cracking volume, and this is your chance to own a signed copy!

Ryan first learned to screen-print in 1995, and cut his print-making teeth making posters for his own band, those of his friends, and the many clubs they played at. Before long, Jay’s own Bird Machine Print Shop sprung to life in the basement of his apartment building, before moving above ground in 2002 thanks to the growing demand for its marvellous creations. Jay has since worked for bands including Arctic Monkeys, The Decemberists, Death Cab for Cutie, The Doves, Interpol, Human League and Sonic Youth to name but a few.

Not only will you have the opportunity to see this pillar of poster-making in the flesh, but there will also be posters old and new on display, original art work, and a friendly festive atmosphere in which to enjoy it all!

The Richard Goodall Gallery is definitely the place to be this Christmas. We think so, and so does the Manchester Christmas Guide Whether it’s visiting our brand new John Lennon exhibition, as recommended in the do section, or you’d like to pick up something truly awesome at the Thomas St store as suggested in the buy section, the Richard Goodall Gallery promises to add some festive flair to your Christmas.

With Jay Ryan’s book-signing just around the corner (19^th Dec) we are unreasonably excited to announce the arrival of Jay’s brand new poster, Wombats in the Mist.

Get yours now at the Thomas Street gallery, and don’t forget the man himself will be in attendance on the 19^th December to sign copies of his new book, animals and Objects in and Out of Water. A beautiful and exclusive Jay Ryan poster signed by Mr. Ryan himself? I think that’s what they call a no-brainer.

This Saturday the 12^th December the Richard Goodall Gallery will be hosting the Custom Tea Tour, which was launched from London’s Forbidden Planet in August. 24 artists have teamed up with brainchild Matt Jones to produce the fantastic range of custom cups of tea, and what is more, Matt will be in human real-life attendance on the day to sign cups, flyers or foreheads (depending on your mood).

Not only will you have the chance to get your hands on a signed Earl Grey (available only at www.lunartik.com or as part of this tour) or a limited edition shirt there’ll also be the opportunity to see original resin sculpts, silicon casts, and Matt’s 2006 sketch books.  Artists contributing to this spectacular ensemble include Kenn Munk, Woolloomooloo, TADO, Mr Scruff, Pete Fowler, Sichi, ILoveDust, Okkle and lots more! See you there!

We at the Richard Goodall Gallery are mighty big fans of poster genius Jay Ryan, and so it is not without due excitement that we announce the arrival of the good man himself to our Thomas Street gallery on the 19^th December for a unique book-signing event.

A collection of Jay’s favourite work from 2005-2008, ‘Animals and Objects in and Out of Water’ is a 144 page book which includes over 100 posters with accompanying text, an introduction by Andrew Bird and an essay by Joe Meno. All in all it’s a pretty cracking volume, and this is your chance to own a signed copy!

Ryan first learned to screen-print in 1995, and cut his print-making teeth making posters for his own band, those of his friends, and the many clubs they played at. Before long, Jay’s own Bird Machine Print Shop sprung to life in the basement of his apartment building, before moving above ground in 2002 thanks to the growing demand for its marvellous creations. Jay has since worked for bands including Arctic Monkeys, The Decemberists, Death Cab for Cutie, The Doves, Interpol, Human League and Sonic Youth to name but a few.

Not only will you have the opportunity to see this pillar of poster-making in the flesh, but there will also be posters old and new on display, original art work, and a friendly festive atmosphere in which to enjoy it all!

Some of you may have heard of the Beatles. You may recall that this small-time, little-known global phenomenon of a band included a man by the name of John Lennon. Ok ok, I’ll stop being ironic and get to the exciting point. From the 19th November, The Richard Goodall Gallery will be exhibiting a collection of Lennon’s art which will offer art collectors and Beatles fans alike the chance to view around 50 pieces by the artist, including eleven original drawings on loan from Yoko Ono. Presenting a unique insight into the life of Lennon, this collection is an opportunity to see first-hand the significant role which art played in this musician’s life.

Before achieving worldwide fame with the Beatles – one of the most successful bands in music history – Lennon had in fact set out on the road to becoming an artist. For three years (1957 – 1960) he attended the Liverpool Art Institute, and though the Beatles soon became more than a full-time occupation, John never abandoned his love of drawing.

Lennon had been collecting and preserving drawings which he felt were particularly important throughout his life, and it was from this collection that Yoko Ono began releasing limited edition fine art prints following her husband’s death. With the aim of establishing John as a significant artist of his time, many of the subsequently released images have now become iconic.

Primarily working in pencil, pen or Japanese Sumi Ink, Lennon’s drawings are ‘signed’ using a patented stamp known as a chop, often used by artists in the Orient. The stamp, reading “Like  a Cloud. Beautiful Sound” was applied by Lennon himself to each edition. Each limited edition print on sale at the exhibition displays this unique hallmark.

Not to be missed, drop into our High Street Gallery from the 14th November for a rare insight into the life of a legend.