Studio News
Studio updates from LUAP, documenting projects, exhibitions, and work in progress.
LUAP Commissioned by Marriott Group for Pink Bear Installation in Berlin
LUAP has been commissioned by the Marriott Group to create a striking Pink Bear installation for the Moxy Ostbahnhof Berlin. Blending light, performance and pop culture, the project reimagines identity and advertising through a vibrant suspended artwork and immersive opening night performance
LUAP’s Solo Exhibition at Andipa Gallery - The Hero’s Journey
LUAP’s debut solo exhibition at Andipa Gallery, The Hero’s Journey, brings together paintings, prints and photography in a vivid narrative of self-discovery, told through the evolving symbol of the Pink Bear.
The Pink Bear made his music video debut in 'Down & Dirty'
LUAP’s Pink Bear crosses into pop culture with a brief but surreal appearance in Dog Haus’s music video ‘Down & Dirty’ ft. Jasmine Webb — invited by Sophia Kerrison, close friend of Cara Delevingne, into a dreamlike world where art, nightlife and identity collide.
30 New Paper Paintings
LUAP unveils a new series of 30 paper paintings that explore repetition, memory and symbolism through layered pattern and texture
“The Garden” Transforms Sketch Mayfair into a Surreal Allegory
In his latest commission for Sketch Mayfair, LUAP reimagines Bosch’s The Garden of Earthly Delights through a contemporary lens. Titled The Garden, the large-scale photographic work stages the Pink Bear among a cast of surreal characters in a dreamlike exploration of indulgence, identity and desire.
High Atlas Challenge for Autism and Finding Stillness at Altitude
Artist LUAP joins a 9-day expedition through Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains, summiting North Africa’s highest peaks to raise money for the National Autistic Society — and in the process, finds the origin of a new creative path.
Exhibited at two of London's most stylish venues – Belgraves Hotel & Ramusake
Paul Robinson, known for his Pink Bear series, exhibited at two of London’s most stylish venues — Belgraves Hotel and Ramusake — from March to August 2015. Curated by A Space for Art, the exhibition featured Robinson’s unique blend of fine art, street art, and photography, displayed alongside works by iconic names like Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst and Joan Miró.
Cara Delevingne Selects Paul Robinson’s Pink Bear for #Art4Animals Charity Campaign
Paul Robinson’s iconic Pink Bear print, The Heroes Journey, was selected by supermodel Cara Delevingne and Sophia Kerrison as part of the #Art4Animals campaign in partnership with Kids of Dada and Talenthouse. The initiative received over 540 global submissions, celebrating the joy of animals while raising funds for New Hope Animal Rescue. Robinson was one of just 16 artists chosen, with his work released in a limited edition of 50 prints — sold to support animals on death row and those with urgent medical needs.
Paul Robinson Creates Striking Pink Bear Mural for SKOG42 Concept Store in Karlsruhe
British artist Paul Robinson brought his iconic Pink Bear to life in a large-scale mural for SKOG42, a high-end fashion store in Karlsruhe, Germany. Commissioned by designer Evelyn Engel, the 6 x 4 metre piece blends photography, halftone printing and hand-painted textures to create an ethereal, decayed woodland scene. The mural now serves as a permanent, dreamlike backdrop for the store’s curated collections.
Helmets For Heroines
British artist Paul Robinson contributed a custom helmet inspired by his Decadence series to Helmets for Heroines — a charity event supporting Breast Cancer Care and spotlighting female motorcyclists through art and design. His painted helmet was modelled in collaboration with Chika Wear.
Art Meets Nightlife in London’s VIP Scene
London’s DSTRKT nightclub launched a year-long residency with artist Paul Robinson, also known as LUAP. At the heart of the collaboration was a bespoke mural featuring his iconic Pink Bear, installed inside the club’s restaurant, Yaneff.
LUAP’s Decadence Series Lands in Knightsbridge at Mint Shop
Artist LUAP continues to blur the boundaries between fine art and design with his Decadence series, recently exhibited at Mint Shop in Knightsbridge — returning wallpaper to its roots with a contemporary twist.
The Pink Bear Goes East
LUAP’s Pink Bear made his international debut at the Hong Kong Contemporary Art Fair in 2010, where the city’s energy and enthusiasm transformed a quiet alter ego into a celebrity icon. From gallery walls to crowded public squares, the Pink Bear captured hearts — and camera lenses — across the city.