The Kinks' Ray and Dave Davies Unveil Art Exhibit with Renowned Portraitist Christian Furr

July 2, 2026
The Kinks' Ray and Dave Davies Unveil Art Exhibit with Renowned Portraitist Christian Furr
  • The exhibition will be accompanied by public access to the works for sale, reflecting the involvement of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees in a broader sales context.

  • The Kinks’ enduring legacy includes enduring hits like You Really Got Me and Waterloo Sunset, and their 1990 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, highlighting their influence on modern rock.

  • Dave Davies praises Furr’s reinterpretation, calling it a meaningful development in the brothers’ collaboration.

  • Ray and Dave Davies of The Kinks team with portraitist Christian Furr for The Kinks: Brothers, an art exhibition opening July 24 at Gibson Garage London and running through September 6, reimagining a 1968 passport photo of the brothers as original paintings.

  • The Kinks’ origins trace to Muswell Hill, with a 1960s era defined by influential hits.

  • RedHouse Originals has a history of collaborating with prominent artists and musicians, operating online before opening a Harrogate gallery in 2010, hosting works by figures such as Sir Peter Blake and Eduardo Paolozzi.

  • Gibson Garage London hosts a broader calendar of free monthly events and showcases, positioning the venue as a vibrant hub for music and engagement.

  • Furr’s prestige is underscored by commissions for Queen Elizabeth II and exhibitions at the National Portrait Gallery and Saatchi Gallery, lending credibility to this high-profile collaboration.

  • The project presents a rare public collaboration between the Davies brothers outside music, drawing from a candid East Finchley, North London photo from their peak years to spotlight a shared moment.

  • Limited-edition prints and paintings will be available for purchase through RedHouseOriginals.com, with the works signed by all involved.

  • The project reinforces RedHouse Originals’ pattern of high-profile collaborations and cross-disciplinary ventures.

  • The Kinks mark more than six decades since forming in 1962, with classic songs like Waterloo Sunset, Days, and Lola.

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