Pegasus Magnet

Pegasus is the tag name of London-based American street artist, Chris Turner. Pegasus' signature pop-meets-street style is immediately recognisable. He creates striking images of cultural icons through a unique process of layering detailed, hand-cut stencils coloured with bright, explosive aerosol spray paint. The result is a striking body of work that stands out amongst street artists. The themes of his work range from hard-hitting political messages and playful cultural commentary to poignant memorials for pop culture symbols as David Bowie, Prince, George Michael, as well as his close friend, Amy Winehouse. In 2013, the Jewish Museum asked Pegasus to create an installation for the memorial exhibition, Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait exhibition. The portraits shown in the exhibition are now held in a private collection. Pegasus' work is also part of the Hollywood Museum's permanent collection. His portraits of Marilyn Monroe, Lucille Ball and Bette Davis are on display in the rooms