Looking for somewhere to take the kids next weekend? Well, good news, an exhibition of Pete Doherty's blood art has opened in London. Oh joy of joy. Yes, you can see the Babyshambler's attempts at creating art with his own blood at the Bankrobber art gallery. No word on how much it will cost to buy an original, though prints are available for £250, or £1200 if you want them signed by Doherty in his own blood.
Robin Barton of the Bankrobber gallery told reporters last week: "His use of blood lends itself perfectly to exploring the extraordinary personal and physical intensity that characterises so much of Peter's life and work as an artist in the broadest sense". Brilliant.
Meanwhile, Doherty's former bandmate Carl Barat has claimed the singer "could end up dead in a few years". Speaking to the Sunday Mirror about Doherty who, of course, he has recently started talking to again after a long period of feuding, Barat said: "Pete ended up in the nick last week - I don't think he'll ever change. I love Pete like a brother and I am working with him again. But he could end up dead in a few years if he doesn't sort himself out". Even sooner if he gets carried away with one of his blood paintings one day.