Courtesy of the artist and the galleryArts+CultureLightboxThe influence of William S. BurroughsThe Beat Generation icon’s work comes together with fellow artists inspired by him, including Genesis P-Orridge, to celebrate the centenary year of his birthShareLink copied ✔️January 23, 2015Arts+CultureLightboxTextDanielle De WolfeCan you all hear me?18 Imagesview more + Entering its final weeks, Can You All Hear Me? is the concluding exhibition celebrating the centenary of William S. Burroughs’ birth, the creations of his life and the works of those he has subsequently helped inspire. As an artist whose eclectic work has become intertwined in the very fabric of our culture, Burroughs' diverse creations have inspired generations past and present. A primary figure in the beat generation – a movement that rejected conformity and promoted the exploration of style and sexuality – his works have always placed great importance upon independence and the deconstruction of control-systems. Emphasising the free-thinking ideals that Burroughs championed; Can You All Hear Me? is an exhibition constructed around bold colours, strong brush strokes and striking imagery. Featuring the work of artists such as Brion Gysin, Liliane Lijn, Shezad Dawood and Cerith Wyn Evans, alongside Burroughs himself, the show also highlights the work of Genesis P-Orridge. A vocal fan of the icon, English musician and artist P-Orridge is performing this evening as part of a series of live events celebrating the American icon. Can You Hear Me? is open until 7th February 2015 at October Gallery where special events will be taking place around the exhibition – including talks with P-Orridge and gallery co-founder and friend Kathelin Gray. The final one will feature Burroughs’ biography author Barry Miles in conversation with artists Shezad Dawood and Stewart Home on 7 February, for more, click here Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREWhy did Satan start to possess girls on screen in the 70s?Learn the art of photo storytelling and zine making at Dazed+Labs8 essential skate videos from the 90s and beyond with Glue SkateboardsThe unashamedly queer, feminist, and intersectional play you need to seeParis artists are pissed off with this ‘gift’ from Jeff KoonsA Seat at the TableVinca Petersen: Future FantasySnarkitecture’s guide on how to collide art and architectureBanksy has unveiled a new anti-weapon artworkVincent Gallo: mad, bad, and dangerous to knowGet lost in these frank stories of love and lossPreview a new graphic novel about Frida Kahlo