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  • Laura130262
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    It looks great - it's on until October -I'll see if I can get to it - rest of the museum looks pretty cool too

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    I just noticed that this exhibition also will be in Barcelona since June. Fingers crossed - I have a plan to be there for Rob's concert so then will try to reach the Moco too. I hope so! 🤞 🙏

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It looks great - it's on until October -I'll see if I can get to it - rest of the museum looks pretty cool too

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7 hours ago, Laura130262 said:

Can anyone view this? I still don't know how to post FB links on here?

No Laura. Unfortunately it's not possible right on on BJ , I am guessing it's on the same to do list" as Twitter & Instagram

Best to maybe do screenshots & post as images in here & adding the link at the end of the post to give credit to the owner. Only option at the moment as far as I can see

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Cannot believe we actually got invited to the opening of @robbiewilliams Moco Museum exhibition 😊" We had a quick chat with Rob and some of his team. The exhibition is great! Would highly recommend visiting.

Huge thanks to Lucy & Matt for sharing on Twitter .https://x.com/rewindrobbie.

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Video thanks to London Beautiful Life

Interesting to note here, I see Louis Theroux in the background in this video. We saw Louis appear ages ago with Rob in a video taken in LA so it makes me wonder if Rob will appear in the Louis Theroux documentary series at some stage

( Or maybe Louis was just a guest ) 🤔

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Robbie Williams packs on the PDA with wife Ayda Field as they attend a private viewing party for his Radical Honesty solo art exhibition

By NIOMI HARRIS FOR MAILONLINE

Published: 10:31, 2 May 2025 | Updated: 10:38, 2 May 2025

Robbie Williams shared a tender kiss with wife Ayda Field as she accompanied him to a private viewing party for his Radical Honesty solo art exhibition at London's Moco Museum on Thursday.

The singer, 51, cut a casual figure in a denim jacket and matching jeans at the event celebrating his third exhibition of his art work.  Robbie was supported by his loving wife Ayda, 45, who dressed to impress on the night in a multicoloured cropped jacket.

Ayda teamed her checked jacked with a white top and flared blue jeans, while boosting her height with a pair of silver platforms. The couple appeared in great spirits as they mingled with art lovers inside while taking in Robbie's artwork.

Meanwhile, the Angels hitmaker happily greeting the hordes of fans who had gathered outside, with the star seen snapping selfies with his admirers.

Robbie Williams shared a tender kiss with wife Ayda Field at a private viewing party for his Radical Honesty solo art exhibition at London's Moco Museum on Thursday

Robbie Williams shared a tender kiss with wife Ayda Field at a private viewing party for his Radical Honesty solo art exhibition at London's Moco Museum on Thursday

The singer, 51, cut a casual figure in a denim jacket and matching jeans at the event celebrating his third exhibition of his art work

The singer, 51, cut a casual figure in a denim jacket and matching jeans at the event celebrating his third exhibition of his art work

The exhibition also attracted a star-studded crowd, with famous faces including the likes of Leigh Francis, Louis Theroux and Ella Morgan in attendance.  The exhibition's host venue, the Moco Museum - which has branches in London, Amsterdam and Barcelona - shared a snap of Robbie as they promoted the art event.

It said: 'In Radical Honesty, Robbie invites us to embrace the full spectrum of being human, from anxiety and self-doubt to self-love and mirror pep talks.' It added the quote: 'In a world obsessed with keeping it together, embracing the chaos might just be the most radical thing you can do.'

Robbie first swapped the microphone for a paintbrush back in 2022 with his debut exhibition. 

After making a dramatic career change, Robbie showcased his creative side by presenting black and white paintings he created with interior designer Ed Godrich at Sotheby's New Bond Street galleries in April that year. He showed off 14 of his stunning art creations at the exhibition, which was open to the public, while Robbie and Ed also auctioned off their painting Beverly, marking the first time they had sold one of their co-creations.

Speaking of his artwork at the time, Robbie said: 'Art is really whatever you want it to be. Just like music it has the ability to soothe and provide company when you're lonely.

Robbie was supported by his loving wife Ayda, 45, who dressed to impress on the night in a multicoloured cropped jacket

Robbie was supported by his loving wife Ayda, 45, who dressed to impress on the night in a multicoloured cropped jacket

Ayda teamed her checked jacked with a white top and flared blue jeans, while boosting her height with a pair of silver platforms

Ayda teamed her checked jacked with a white top and flared blue jeans, while boosting her height with a pair of silver platforms

The couple appeared in great spirits as they mingled with art lovers inside while taking in Robbie's artwork

Robbie teamed his denim ensemble with chunky black boots

The couple appeared in great spirits as they mingled with art lovers inside while taking in Robbie's artwork

The singer welcomed a crowd to take a look at his third solo art exhibition

The singer welcomed a crowd to take a look at his third solo art exhibition

Robbie and Ayda were seen gazing at Robbie's handiwork

Robbie and Ayda were seen gazing at Robbie's handiwork

The couple looked to be discussing Robbie's art pieces

The couple looked to be discussing Robbie's art pieces

Plenty if fans and art lovers mingled around the former Take That star inside

Plenty if fans and art lovers mingled around the former Take That star inside

Ayda proudly looked at her husband on his big night

Ayda proudly looked at her husband on his big night

Meanwhile, the Angels hitmaker happily greeting the hordes of fans who had gathered outside

Meanwhile, the Angels hitmaker happily greeting the hordes of fans who had gathered outside

The star was seen snapping selfies with his admirers

The star was seen snapping selfies with his admirers

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'Art and music have punctuated my ups and downs, but more importantly they both have the power to change how I feel in a moment.' Robbie later admitted he'd given up 'cocaine and strippers' for 'colouring in' as he began to make money out of his lockdown hobby.

In an interview with The Times in 2022, Robbie revealed that part of the attraction to art was that it wasn't music: 'It used to be cocaine and strippers - now it's colouring in' He continued: 'I've done the same thing now for 30 years — album, promo, tour,' he then explained that art renaissance, however, 'has led me to be a different person'

Meanwhile, despite snapping photos with fans at his art exhibition, last month Robbie opened up with his fans about how he really struggles being recognised and asked for selfies when out and about. The star took to Instagram as he recounted how he had been asked for multiple photos on a recent flight as he admitted requests for selfies cause him discomfort and panic.

The exhibition also attracted a star-studded crowd, with famous faces including the likes of Leigh Francis [pictured with Robbie], Louis Theroux and Ella Morgan in attendance

The exhibition also attracted a star-studded crowd, with famous faces including the likes of Leigh Francis [pictured with Robbie], Louis Theroux and Ella Morgan in attendance

Leigh Francis posed alongside Andy Goldstein

Leigh Francis posed alongside Andy Goldstein

Ella Morgan flashed a glimpse of her midriff in a navy co-ord

Ella Morgan flashed a glimpse of her midriff in a navy co-ord

Louis Theroux failed to crack a smile as he posed at the event

Louis Theroux failed to crack a smile as he posed at the event

Robbie posed alongside Pips Taylor who looked glam in a red mini dress and gold heels

Robbie posed alongside Pips Taylor who looked glam in a red mini dress and gold heels

Philip Colbert stood out in a red suit and quirky sunglasses

Philip Colbert stood out in a red suit and quirky sunglasses

Robbie smiled for a sweet snap with Kim Logchies-Prins

Robbie smiled for a sweet snap with Kim Logchies-Prins

The She's The One hitmaker was certainly enjoying his big night

The She's The One hitmaker was certainly enjoying his big night

The star took a bow and was cheered along while introducing his exhibition

The star took a bow and was cheered along while introducing his exhibition

The exhibition's host venue, the Moco Museum - which has branches in London, Amsterdam and Barcelona - shared a snap of Robbie as they promoted the art event

The exhibition's host venue, the Moco Museum - which has branches in London, Amsterdam and Barcelona - shared a snap of Robbie as they promoted the art event

It said: 'In Radical Honesty, Robbie invites us to embrace the full spectrum of being human, from anxiety and self-doubt to self-love and mirror pep talks'

It said: 'In Radical Honesty, Robbie invites us to embrace the full spectrum of being human, from anxiety and self-doubt to self-love and mirror pep talks'

Robbie Williams reveals why he avoided smiling for years

The singer explained that while he can mask it well, he urged fans to consider what else could be going on for him in the moment as he made the point he is a normal man with a family. 

Discussing the flight he pointed out he had had little sleep and was trying to look after his four children, and one selfie would undoubtedly trigger more as it would alert people as to who he was. 

He explained that one fan had passed him a 'lovely note', praising his Netflix documentary that detailed his struggles with fame. Robbie then decided to write back as he explained a selfie would cause his anxiety to 'spike, because then the whole cabin would start wondering who I am'.

Revealing that more notes and requests for photos then followed he dived into a discussion on being a celebrity and the pressures that come with it. 

Meanwhile, despite snapping photos with fans at his art exhibition, last month Robbie revealed how he really struggles being recognised and asked for selfies when out and about

Meanwhile, despite snapping photos with fans at his art exhibition, last month Robbie revealed how he really struggles being recognised and asked for selfies when out and about

The star took to Instagram as he recounted how he had been asked for multiple photos on a recent flight as he admitted requests for selfies cause him discomfort and panic (pictured in December)

The star took to Instagram as he recounted how he had been asked for multiple photos on a recent flight as he admitted requests for selfies cause him discomfort and panic (pictured in December) 

He explained: 'There's a kind of unspoken law: as a celebrity, you should be accessible 24/7.  'Greet all strangers like you're the mayor of the best town anyone's ever visited. Make sure their wishes are met, whatever they are.'  Yet Robbie stressed that celebrities are normal humans like the rest of us as he added, many are 'fans of fame, not necessarily of me'.

He wrote: 'What I am saying is - let people be people. Humans struggling - like we all are - in one way or another.'  The star urged fans to give celebrities the 'dignity of their privacy, their wants, their needs', as he could be 'on the phone with my mum, talking about her dementia or thinking about my dad's Parkinson's'. 

Robbie Williams packs on the PDA with wife Ayda Field as they attend a private viewing party for his Radical Honesty solo art exhibition | Daily Mail Online

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Inside Robbie Williams' eccentric art launch with wife Ayda and daughter Teddy, 12

The Rock DJ singer launched his first collection in Marylebone last night

Rockstar, husband and dad of three Robbie Wiliams added 'artist' to his growing list of credentials on Thursday night when he launched his first-ever solo art exhibition, Radical Honesty at the Moco Museum in London.

The 51-year-old invited a slew of glamorous guests to support his latest venture in Marylebone, but the two most important in attendance were of course his dazzling actress wife Ayda Field and their eldest daughter Teddy.

HELLO! joined the Williams' at the exclusive launch, which was also attended by Lee Francis, Louis Theroux and the Prodigy's Keith Palmer.

Robbie was joined by Lee Francis, known as Keith Lemon© Dave Benett/Getty Images for Moc

Robbie was joined by Lee Francis, known as Keith Lemon

Father-daughter bond

Whilst Robbie and Ayda have done their best to keep their children largely out of the spotlight, they made an exception on the singer's artistic debut. Their daughter, 12-year-old Teddy, appeared delighted to be accompanying her parents to the exciting evening - and it's safe to say she is a chip off the old block. 

Robbie was supported by his daughter Teddy and his wife Ayda at the event© Dave Benett/Getty Images for Moc

Robbie was supported by his daughter Teddy and his wife Ayda at the event

Matching her pop star dad who rocked a stylish double denim ensemble, the tween was clad in blue denim jeans and a white jacket which she paired with designer black pumps.

Their father-daughter bond is undeniable, one moment saw the pair cracking up over something on Teddy's phone and being incredibly tactile.

Whilst she may be a mini Ayda when it comes to her appearance, Teddy has certainly inherited her father's undeniable charisma and has changed so much from her first foray in the spotlight as one of Princess Eugenie's bridesmaids.

Robbie's speech

Robbie's exhibition was titled: Radical Honesty couldn't have been more quintessentially Robbie, reflecting the trials and tribulations he has faced with being a celebrity as well as his journey with mental health. 

The evening began with a speech from the singer, whose hilarious words were said with his usual sarcastic humour: "There's a lot of negativity when it comes to celebrities doing art, they say they shouldn't do it.

Robbie gave a hilarious speech before unveiling his art to guests© Dave Benett/Getty Images for Moc

Robbie gave a hilarious speech before unveiling his art to guests

"The question is always why and when they say why it's always with a dismissive tone.

After jokingly referring to his global successes in the music industry, Robbie added: "When you're such a loving husband and obviously an incredible father, they said: 'Why are you doing this?'

"So I leave room for the critics who say I'm too multi-faceted, let them fire away with their questions: 'How can anyone smell that nice? Are there any tickets left for your stadium tour this summer?[...]

Louis Theroux also joined guests at the launch in Marylebone© Dave Benett/Getty Images for Moc

Louis Theroux also joined guests at the launch in Marylebone

Robbie continued: "Some may call me a national treasure, I say, what point is there being a national treasure if you don't give some of that treasure away in the form of merchandise and some aspirationally priced prints…"

"Yes, if I listened to what the critics said I wouldn't be doing anything for anyone or go anywhere yet here I stand before you again with complete humility. In fact, if there was an award for the most humble celebrity, I would come second, because that's the kind of guy I am.

"Anyway, enough about the critics, tonight is about you and you telling me how [expletive] amazing my art is," before unveiling his art to his guests.

Ayda's incredible support

Ayda couldn't have been more supportive of her famous beau with the couple holding hands and giggling together throughout the night. 

Ayda also shared a smouldering selfie with her husband© Instagram

Ayda was ever the supportive wife at her husband's event

The Loose Women star looked as flawless as ever wearing a pair of slim-fit navy blue trousers and a cropped multicoloured jacket. 

As for her hair, the star styled her brunette tresses with copious volume at the root and immaculate curls at the bottom - oozing A-list glam. 

Inside Robbie Williams' eccentric art launch with wife Ayda and daughter Teddy, 12 | HELLO!

Some interesting folk at the exhibition like Keith Palmer from the band The Prodigy 🤔

Hilarious speech from Rob 😄

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Let him entertain you: Robbie Williams gets honest in latest Moco exhibition

Last night the star—and subject of a recent, monkey-themed biopic—unveiled works that seem to strip away any last remaining filters

The Art Newspaper

2 May 2025

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Robbie Williams and Louis Theroux at the launch of Radical Honesty  courtesy: Moco Museum

Robbie Williams and Louis Theroux at the launch of Radical Honesty . courtesy: Moco Museum

Luminaries from all walks of life turned out last night for pop star Robbie Williams’s new show at the Moco Museum in London, Radical Honesty. Stars including the documentary maker Louis Theroux, artists Chris Levine and Daniel Lismore and the comedian Leigh Francis lapped up Williams’s new sculptures and paintings which develop “his visual language of sarcasm, self-deprecation, and playful irreverence”.

Indeed some of the works are dotted with the singer’s trademark, rather frank witticisms. “To be completely honest I’m not sure if we are friends or we’ve just been in the same room a lot in the last 15 years,” is daubed across one painting.

This is not Robbie’s first foray into the art world though. In 2022 he unveiled 14 large-scale works at Sotheby’s London, co-created with Ed Godrich ((Black and White Paintings, until 25 May) under the moniker Williams Godrich. He also collects works and reportedly owns pieces by Banksy, Peter Blake, Christopher Page and Morris Wade.

Whether the art world will be entertained by the former Take That member's latest efforts remains to be seen—but last night's guests certainly felt real love.

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11 hours ago, Laura130262 said:

It looks great - it's on until October -I'll see if I can get to it - rest of the museum looks pretty cool too

You should try & go see it Laura if you can, the exhibition looks amazing , Looking forward to seeing the Robbie Williams Rewind interview with Rob . I have seen videos online of the Moco exhibition space itself, it looks amazing ..

It's very Grayson Perry Laura , don't you think !

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Completely blown away and inspired by @robbiewilliams new exhibit ‘RADICAL HONESTY’ @mocomuseum

I truly welled up with proud, happy tears when I saw these amazing pieces in person for the first. Honest, raw, vulnerable and funny…

Boo, you continue to amaze me with the depths of your creativity and passion in everything that you do.
I HIGHLY recommend anyone who can go to the exhibit, to go…it is well worth the visit !!!
#radicalhonesty #robbiewilliams #mocomuseum #art

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On 02/05/2025 at 08:02, Sydney11 said:

No Laura. Unfortunately it's not possible right on on BJ , I am guessing it's on the same to do list" as Twitter & Instagram

Best to maybe do screenshots & post as images in here & adding the link at the end of the post to give credit to the owner. Only option at the moment as far as I can see

Understood Tess 😊

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‘They Say Celebrities Shouldn’t Do This’: Robbie Williams Keeps It Real At Moco Museum London Radical Honesty Art Exhibition Opening

I visited The Robster’s new art exhibit at the glitzy Moco Museum in Marble Arch – and discovered a newfound admiration for the singer-songwriter’s self-reflective, no-nonsense humour. And the art is pretty good, too.

Dec Bowring Dec Bowring - Staff Writer • 2 May, 2025

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Robbie Williams - Radical Honesty - for Moco Museum

Robbie Williams - Radical Honesty - for Moco Museum

I grew up watching Robbie on tele, and hearing him on every radio station. So to be in Marble Arch on a Thursday night, surrounded by the man himself, his art, and a lot of admirers, I have no regrets. The new Moco Museum exhibit, Radical Honesty, is open for a limited date run. My sensibilities make me a stickler for complimenting art; yet this was right up my street. 

At First Glance: The Art Speaks For Itself

Styled in various silhouettes with comedic quotes and taglines, it’s notable how most of the artwork doesn’t directly show an illustrated face, as though people, figures from his past – where much of the work evokes its inspiration – aren’t the centre of attention. Instead, it seems, they appear as merely blurred memories. Some works are his inner monologue, which comedically addresses social events, cutting directly, deliciously, through the falsities that fame has swung his way. Radical Honesty is about no nonsense at all times: “I didn’t want to come and now I don’t want to be here” read one illustration. He’s cheekily captured what we think during seminal times of our lives: work meetings; dinner with the in-laws; on dud dates. 

Robbie does a scintillating job of mocking himself. Both in his public image, with out-and-out debauchery, and privately, with one work depicting his microwave talking to him (and how he’d take its advice over his therapist). Intelligently, this is the work of a man who went to the brink, came back, re-centred himself, and – just like those innately funny souls who’ve been through it – can look back and laugh. 

He perfectly treads a tightrope between getting a deep, dark point across, but making it vividly amusing.

Robbie Williams X Moco Museum

Robbie Williams X Moco Museum

The Monkey: Overcoming The Past

There’s no elephant – or monkey– in the room. With the monkey being his personified metaphor of cocaine struggles, his art grabbed hold of the narratives – both what the press pushed, and what he chose to chronicle in his solo music; there’s nothing off-limits. A more poignant piece comes in the form of a gigantic hoodie with many pockets on its front; each listing a drug or medication the performer used or abused in the past. 

He less alludes and more blows-up past delusions, dark inner thoughts, and social nervousness. Yet, it’s entertaining, as is his way. Contrasting art where he depicted gatherings as beige or faceless, his own self-reflections, instead, are where he’s drawn a clearer visual of himself – evidently, the outlines of the man he remembers amidst it all. He’ll then veer sharply and personify his social anxiety (she’s called Blanche).

Incredibly, the art reads just as Robbie would speak; a droll, down-to-earth, cheeky bloke. It’s sweary, slightly unwell, and (at times) downright hilarious. I move on around the exhibition, taking in illustrations of pill bottles. Next to them, squiggly writing says: “that feeling when you know you should be crying. But you can’t because of the meds”. These coincidentally sobering pieces point to lower times in his life, only to be lifted with charmingly daft witticisms: “yes, you are self-centred; but what a marvellous self to be centred on”.

Back to his almost comedic work depicting his social struggles, notably in an industry where schmoozing is currency, another poignant work was a depiction of his reflection practising conversation topics that “won’t sound insane”: “smelt anything cool lately?” comes his response. Even more bonkers was the social introvert chair, acting like an artsy bubble where the occupier may sit undisturbed, peacefully; it was used as a prop by influencers for boomerangs.

Robbie Williams x Moco Museum: Marc Roses

Robbie Williams x Moco Museum: Marc Roses

The Man Himself

On the big night, Robbie is unwaveringly generous. At first, he greets the room with a short speech punctuated with satire, pastiche, and irony; there’s ironic references to his greatness and career achievements (“why should a pop star with the most-won Brit awards make art, as the tabloids would’ve said…”), pastiche of his own career (“why would I make art, then mention night two of my arena tour still has tickets available?” with a glistening side-eye) – but this is no plea for modesty nor a plug; the man has reclaimed the story for himself, and off the back of his recent film Better Man, the art tonight is a part of that recovery

Just like the artwork on show tonight, Robbie quietly proclaims the victory of stripping away the facade, and overexposing what it is to be human.

A doting crowd swarms the man from start to finish – friends, industry figures, art aficionados, me. Yet, for the entire two hour exhibition, he’s unfailingly gracious, chatty, and warm. I notice he gives people his full, undivided attention – everyone gets a word in with the main man as he moves around. And, dare I say, the man sparkles with the panache of the 20-something mischievous party boy who caused a media ruckus for over a decade, but with the softening of a less complicated person who found inner peace.

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