Spoke Art is proud to present the eighth annual Bad Dads exhibition - a dynamic showcase of over ninety artists from around the world celebrating the cinematic career of American director, Wes Anderson. Held at Talon Gallery in Portland, OR - Spoke is excited to bring this beloved show to the Pacific Northwest for the first time.

Started as a pop-up exhibition curated by gallery owner Ken Harman, Bad Dads has now blossomed through the years into a highly anticipated, memorable, and costumed art event. Gaining international recognition, the exhibition has evolved along with Anderson’s eight feature films (as well as numerous shorts and commercial features) giving each artist a well of inspiration to draw from.

Comprised of original painting and sculpture as well as a multitude of limited edition prints, Bad Dads VIII is a wide-ranging display of different styles and talents. Each artist was free to choose their own film for subject matter, resulting in a spectacular range of character portraits, highly detailed environments and iconic themes and motifs, prominent in each of Anderson’s films. Please join us for Bad Dads VIII, opening Friday, October 27th, with an opening night reception from 6pm-10pm. Guests attending in costume will receive a special gift and some artists will be in attendance. The exhibition will be on view through Sunday, October 29th, 2017.