Stanley Donwood, the artist and longtime collaborator of Radiohead's Thom Yorke, discusses his recent and upcoming projects in an interview. These include the conclusion of 'This Is What You Get', a retrospective at Oxford's Ashmolean Museum; the 'Motion Picture House' installation based on Radiohead's albums Kid A and Amnesiac; and his first exhibition outside the UK with Yorke, titled 'No Go Elevator (not without no keycard)', staged in Venice during the 2026 Biennale. The Venice show, presented with Tin Man Art, features 15 ink-on-paper works combining drawings and text from Yorke's notebooks.
This article matters because it highlights the continued creative partnership between Donwood and Yorke, whose visual work has been integral to Radiohead's identity. The Venice exhibition marks a significant expansion of their collaborative art into the international contemporary art scene, timed with the prestigious Venice Biennale. It also underscores the growing trend of musicians and visual artists crossing over into gallery exhibitions, blurring the lines between music, design, and fine art.