Grayson Perry curates an installation of his new works alongside objects made by unknown men and women throughout history from the British Museum’s collection.
He’ll take you to an afterlife conjured from his imaginary world, exploring a range of themes connected with notions of craftsmanship and sacred journeys – from shamanism, magic and holy relics to motorbikes, identity and contemporary culture.
Vases covered in witty captions, elaborate tapestries and the centrepiece, a richly decorated cast iron coffin-ship, will be displayed alongside objects from the past two million years of culture and civilisation. From the first great invention, the hand axe, to a Hello Kitty pilgrim hand-towel, you will discover a reality that is old and new, poetic and factual, and funny as well as grim.
‘This is a memorial to all the anonymous craftsmen that over the centuries have fashioned the manmade wonders of the world…
The craftsman’s anonymity I find especially resonant in an age of the celebrity artist.’
Grayson Perry RA, Turner Prize winner
2 comments:
Did you see this exhibition Gerry? Beautiful concept. I wonder if you felt his work sat comfortably next to the pieces he selected? I like the anonymous/famous dichotomy.
It is a great show.The tactic of re-positioning the artefacts works really well.There is even a bit of 'spot the Grayson Perry ' to be played as some pieces blend neatly with the museums collection.He has a great skill in curating the museum works which fit his intentions.
The British Museum is amazing anyway!
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