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Friday, 10 August 2007, 09:19 GMT 10:19 UK

In pictures: Warhol v Banksy

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The work of artists Warhol and Banksy are being shown side by side in a new exhibition which explores the relationship between their creations.

Ingrid Bergman as a nun by Andy Warhol (l) and a painting by Banksy

Ingrid Bergman as a nun by Andy Warhol (l) and a painting by Banksy

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The exhibition contains over 40 drawings and paintings created by the key figure in Pop Art and the innovative graffiti artist.

A painting of Grace Kelly by Andy Warhol

A painting of Grace Kelly by Andy Warhol

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Fame is one of the topics explored by both artists through their depiction of well-known faces including Warhol's screen print of Grace Kelly.

Warhol's screen print of Marilyn Monroe and Banksy's print of Kate Moss

Warhol's screen print of Marilyn Monroe and Banksy's print of Kate Moss

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Banksy's screen prints of Kate Moss sit next to the image which inspired them - Warhol's 1963 print of Marilyn Monroe.

Winston Churchill with a mohican

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Both artists have a "similar attitude" to celebrity, says Duncan Cargill, director of the Hospital Club gallery.

Warhol's line drawing of Queen Elizabeth and Deride and Conquer by Banksy

Warhol's line drawing of Queen Elizabeth and Deride and Conquer by Banksy

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Warhol's delicate line drawing of Queen Elizabeth, based on her image on a ten pence coin, is juxtaposed with Banksy's monkey image of the monarch rendered in acrylic and oil.

A drawing of Paul McCartney by Andy Warhol

A drawing of Paul McCartney by Andy Warhol

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The exhibition, which runs from 10 August to 1 September at the Hospital Club in London, also features Warhol's Beatle series which has not been shown in the UK before.

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