Urban
Echoes
Major new solo exhibition at The Bomb Factory, Marylebone
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New work
- Kenton’s most varied and ambitious collection to date
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An iconic venue
- One of central London's most credible arts spaces
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4M+ followers
- One of the most-watched painters working today @paulkenton
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Free entry
- Original artworks and prints available at a range of price points
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The Bomb Factory Art Foundation, 206 Marylebone Rd, London NW1 6LY |
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About the exhibition
Urban Echoes brings together Kenton's newest paintings of London, New York and beyond, alongside highlights from his broader practice. Many works will be shown publicly for the first time — forming one of the most ambitious and varied collections of his career to date.
The exhibition spans large-scale city scenes, more intimate studies, and works on aluminium, canvas and paper, as well as limited edition prints across a range of scales and price points.
A centrepiece installation lets visitors watch a large-scale painting come to life on screen, surrounded by Kenton's studio tools and materials — bringing the energy and rhythm of his process directly into the gallery.
About the work
Kenton's paintings are built through an instinctive, physical process — throwing, dripping and scraping layers of oil and acrylic across aluminium, canvas and wood. From that initial chaos, vivid impressionistic cityscapes emerge. His work captures the restless energy of cities, making rigid urban structures feel alive with colour, movement and light.
About the venue
The Bomb Factory Art Foundation offers 6,000 sqft of open-plan industrial gallery space — high ceilings, exposed concrete floors, expansive white walls and large street-facing windows. Its raw character provides a striking counterpoint to the colour and energy of Kenton's paintings.
This exhibition will be an immersive experience of sight and sound, showcasing artworks never seen before. The Bomb Factory is exactly the kind of space I want my work to live in - raw, industrial, and full of energy.
Paul Kenton
FAQs
What kind of work can we expect to see in the show?
Urban Echoes brings together a lot of Paul’s new work from the last two years — large-scale city scenes of London, New York and beyond, more intimate studies, and paintings on aluminium, canvas and paper, alongside limited edition prints across a range of scales and price points.
“There are some absolute crackers, and it flows really well within the space of the gallery. I’m really excited about showing everybody the new paintings.”
How long have you been working on this exhibition?
“I’ve been working on this exhibition for a few years now. It’s the best of the best, as far as my work goes.”
Will the works be for sale at the show?
Yes — everything in the show is available to buy, from limited edition prints right through to the large-scale originals.
What makes this show unique?
Alongside the paintings, there’s a centrepiece installation that lets visitors watch one of Paul’s large-scale paintings come to life on screen, surrounded by the studio tools and materials behind the work.
“I don’t want to say too much because it’s really exciting — you’ll need to come to the show to see what I’m talking about. We’ve got a few surprises and tricks I want to share with everybody. I don’t think it’s ever been done before.”
Where is the exhibition, and why did you choose this venue?
The exhibition is at The Bomb Factory Art Foundation, 206 Marylebone Road, London NW1 6LY.
“I was looking for about six months for the best place to show my work. The Bomb Factory just seemed perfect — it’s 6,000 square foot, and I’ve got huge paintings so I needed a big space. It’s really industrial and it’s just perfect for my artwork.”
What if I’m not able to attend the show?
If you can’t make it in person, you can see everything online — the full collection of originals and prints from the show will be available on the website. We can also arrange live virtual viewings via video call, and a 360° walkthrough of the exhibition will be available online.
When is the exhibition taking place?
Urban Echoes runs from to .
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Will the exhibition be free to enter?
Yes. “The exhibition is going to be free — I want as many people to see my work as possible. No charge, come along and enjoy the experience.”
Will there be prints available to purchase?
Yes — limited edition prints will be available across a range of scales and price points, alongside the original paintings.
Will there be works I’ve seen on social media?
Many of the pieces shared on Paul’s Instagram and TikTok will be on display in person.
“It’s important to see the artwork in real life — you’ll be able to see the texture of the paintings rather than just on a screen. It’s much more of an experience.”