Karl Hyde

August 19, 2010

Karl Hyde

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2010 When Karl Hyde isn’t bringing down dancefloors as part of UK rave stalwarts Underworld, he’s busy churning out large-scale abstract paintings. The latest in a long line of cross-genre artists, Hyde has actually been active in visual arts for years as part of Underworld’s design collective, Tomato. “What’s […]

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Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2010

Jump Through the Sky Hole, 2010. Courtesy of Lapnet

When Karl Hyde isn’t bringing down dancefloors as part of UK rave stalwarts Underworld, he’s busy churning out large-scale abstract paintings. The latest in a long line of cross-genre artists, Hyde has actually been active in visual arts for years as part of Underworld’s design collective, Tomato. “What’s Going on in Your Head When You’re Dancing?” presents some 90 works, with Hyde on hand to create a live painting for the opening night. Underworld, meanwhile, are set to release their first album in three years, Barking, to be followed up with a Japan tour.

Laforet Museum
Karl Hyde. What’s Going on in Your Head When You’re Dancing? Painting. Aug 25-Sep 15, free (elem and under)/¥500 (student)/¥700 (general). 1-11-6 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-3475-0411. Open daily 11am-8pm. Nearest stn: Meiji-Jingumae. www.lapnet.jp

Underworld
British dance warhorses tour their new album. Oct 7-8, 7pm, ¥6,500. Zepp Tokyo, Aomi. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.