Arts Lab London Performance Poster

An original performance poster from the Arts Lab, Drury Lane, London.

• The poster is advertising performances by David Bowie, Graciela Martinez and Mark Boyles Sensual Laboratory.
• The Arts Lab was an alternative arts center, founded in 1967 by Jim Haynes at 182 Drury Lane, London.
• Although only active for two years, it was influential in inspiring many similar centers in the United Kingdom, continental Europe and Australia.
• David Bowie, who used to rehearse (and perform mime) at the Drury Lane Arts Lab, co-founded a Beckenham Arts Lab, which organized a one-day free festival, but was disillusioned by the lack of interest of other performers and artists taking an active role in the continuation of the center.