In 2002, Allen instigated the international group show "Con Art" with American curator Helen Varola and Carol Maund which explored art and conjuring’s shared principles of ‘cunning and conning’ through a gallery exhibition (including Mark Wallinger, Simon Patterson, Sarah Charlesworth, and others), a symposium (chaired by Susan Hiller), and a live performance event including, amongst others, Forced Entertainment, Ursula Martinez, and Tommy Angel.
A shortlist was chosen on 28 January 2008 (consisting of Mark Wallinger, Rachel Whiteread, Richard Deacon, Christopher le Brun, and Daniel Buren).
Mark Twain | Mark | Mark Wahlberg | Mark Knopfler | Mark Zuckerberg | Mark Rothko | Mark Antony | Mark the Evangelist | Gospel of Mark | Mark Ronson | Mark Spitz | Mark Foley | Mark Murphy (singer) | Mark Murphy | Mark McGwire | Mark Hamill | Deutsche Mark | Mark Taper Forum | Mark Millar | Mark Lewisohn | Mark Kermode | Mark Lanegan | Mark Waugh | Mark Rydell | Mark Goodson | Mark Owen | Mark Mothersbaugh | Mark Medoff | Mark Heard | Mark Dayton |
'Metamorphosis Titan 2012' is a groundbreaking multi-arts project - involving contemporary artists Chris Ofili, Conrad Shawcross and Mark Wallinger in a unique collaboration with The Royal Ballet.
Later work features contemporary artists, authors, musicians, campaigners and politicians including The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Victor Spinetti, Stephen King, Tracey Emin, Mark Wallinger, Emily Young, Franc Roddam, David Cameron, Brian Haw and Nick Park.