London's first permanent music art gallery opens in Soho amid ‘boom in demand’

A brand new art gallery for musical instruments and fine art, Muphoria, opened its very first gallery on Berwick Street, Soho last week.

Conceived to serve a ‘boom in demand’ for music art, and as the market sees more people view musical instruments as sound commercial investments, Muphoria will feature work from artists such as Mark Illuminati, David Corio, Devil and Sons and Michael Spencer Jones at launch, with plans to showcase unique pieces from emerging and established artists.

Tom Lawes, Founder and Managing Director of Muphoria, commented: “Pop art has exploded in popularity in recent years, with music related artwork playing an increasingly large part. Similarly, art is currently outperforming all other sectors in the luxury investment market with year-on-year growth of 30 per cent.

“Muphoria aims to bridge the gap between the music and art world, not just by selling music-themed art but by inviting musicians and artists to collaborate on new work and new musical instruments.

“Berwick Street in Soho is an ideal location for us, as historically it has been a hub for both musicians and artists, along with being the home to numerous record retailers.”

Michael Spencer Jones added: “A gallery specialising in music artwork is long overdue for central London and Berwick Street in Soho couldn’t be a more perfect location; not least because it’s where I did the cover photograph for (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?”

Artists whose work will feature in the gallery at launch include Illuminati Neon, Michael Spencer Jones, David Corio, Maybury Guitars, Devil and Sons, Tape Deck Art and Martin Grover.

In addition, Muphoria will showcase an array of art honouring the world’s most beloved and influential musicians such as Rod Melvin’s knitted portraits of music icons like Yoko Ono and Brian Eno, and artworks by Cyan Dee and Luke Pantelidou featuring the Beatles, David Bowie, Pink Floyd and PJ Harvey.

Serving as both an exhibition space and a retail outlet, Muphoria caters to the ever-growing interest in music art, allowing visitors to not only experience but also take home these unique creations at a range of price points.

Muphoria seeks to create a ‘vibrant hub’ where fine art and music intersect. With ongoing collaborations and the introduction of new, innovative works, the gallery promises to remain a ‘dynamic and evolving space’ on one of London’s most important streets for creativity.

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily

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