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Rich Enough to the Batman is a provocative art series inviting viewers to delve into the intersection of wealth, power, and social responsibility. The series poses a compelling question: if you had enough money to be Batman, how would you use it?

Inspired by reading the Sunday Times Rich List, Kane's work features striking images, such as a portrait of the Queen wearing a Batman mask. Through this juxtaposition, the artist comments on how extreme wealth could either drive people towards philanthropy, like the Gates Foundation, or self-indulgence. TIn a world where wealth is become concentrated into the hands of a ultra rich elite though, the question remains: how rich do you need to be before you become Batman?

The idea came about when reading the Sunday Times Rich List that is published annually. I’ve always questioned the purpose of this. Is it for everyone to collectively celebrate the success of the richest 100 people worldwide, or simply to rub our noses in the fact about how far behind the rest of us are from having such wealth.

These days, it seems you can’t open a newspaper or turn on a TV without being bombarded by news involving exploitation of wealth. In recent weeks, the headlines have been dominated by the collapse of BHS and how Phillip Green (net worth £3.6Bn) has been accused to ciphering money out before its collapse. And about how Mike Ashley (net worth US$6Bn) has been refusing to pay his staff minimum wage while he goes on spending sprees buying mansion, super yachts and jet planes.

Of course not all billionaires are self-serving - Bill and Melinda Gates (net wealth US$78.5) are well know for their philanthropy and good deeds. Mark Zuckerberg and his wife recently announced they would give the majority of their wealth over the course of their lives to "advancing human potential and promoting equality".

Debuting the Richer Than collection at the gallery. Sept 2021

Richer Than exhibition at The Electric Gallery. Oct 2021

Heath Kane's "Rich Enough to be Batman" collection is a thought-provoking series that questions wealth and social contribution through the idea that with enough money, anyone can be a superhero. This collection has been instrumental in raising funds for various charities, including The Big Issue and the Single Homeless Project. By featuring striking images such as Queen Elizabeth II wearing a Batman mask, Kane's work challenges viewers to reflect on the disparity between the ultra-wealthy and the rest of society. A significant portion of the proceeds from the sale of these prints goes directly to supporting these charitable organizations, making a tangible impact on the lives of those in need.

Event fundraising for The Big Issue at Blackfriars Crown Court. April 2022

Grant Nicolas, Feeder (top left); Leigh Francis (top right); Kojey Radical (bottom left), Cat Simms (bottom right). helping to promote awareness for a t-shirt campaign to raise money for UK Foodbank's. Summer 2024.