Videogames art at City Hall, London

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Rare and never-before-seen videogame art to be showcased by Ukie and the Mayor of London

A free week-long exhibition showcasing the very best videogame art is to be held at City Hall next week.

Kicking off at midday on Monday 22 October and running through until 6.00p.m on Friday 26 October, the Games Art Exhibition will be the first time that the videogames have appeared within at the home of the Greater London Authority and will offer members of the public the chance to enjoy a uniquely curated art exhibition in a exclusive setting.
Organised by Ukie and The Mayor of London as part of this year’s London Games Festival, the event will feature exclusive visuals from some of the best games ever made – with the collection being auctioned for charity.

London-based developer Rocksteady Studios has donated some stunning Batman: Arkham City canvases, whilst publisher Bethesda has commissioned its Dishonored artists to produce an exclusive London vista.

Other work on display includes pieces from Mind Candy, Sports Interactive, Lionhead – with a special appearance from Konami as part of the Metal Gear Solid 25th anniversary celebrations.
Pieces from the collection will be available to buy via auction throughout the exhibition, with all proceeds going to SpecialEffect, a unique charity doing whatever it takes to help everyone with disabilities to have a better quality of life through games, art and technology. For more information www.specialeffect.org.uk 

The Games Art Exhibition opens at City Hall at midday on Monday 22 October 2012 until 600p.m. Friday 26 October. Opening times for the rest of the week are 9:00am – 6:00pm. It is free to attend.