Grayson Perry: Grayson Perry CBE RA Hon?FRIBA, born March 24, 1960, is a renowned English contemporary artist, writer, and broadcaster. Known for his striking ceramic vases, vibrant tapestries, and exploration of cross-dressing, Perry also offers keen insights into contemporary art and British culture.
His ceramic vases, with classical forms and bold colors, often depict themes that challenge conventional aesthetics. Perry’s work is deeply autobiographical, featuring recurring images of “Claire,” his female alter-ego, and “Alan Measles,” his childhood teddy bear.
In addition to his artistic pursuits, Perry has authored autobiographies, graphic novels, and books on art, alongside curating exhibitions and producing documentary television programs. His solo exhibitions have graced prestigious institutions worldwide, and his works are held in esteemed collections such as the Tate and Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Through his artistic prowess and societal commentary, Grayson Perry continues to leave an enduring impact on contemporary art and cultural discourse.
15 November 2024 • Mark Westall
The largest contemporary exhibition ever held at the museum, Grayson Perry: Delusions of Grandeur will include ceramics, tapestries, furniture and collage
15 July 2024 • Charlotte Rickards
Before you look at Grayson Perry’s tapestries, you can already tell there’s a different mood here at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery.
29 April 2024 • Mark Westall
Leading artists including Grayson Perry, Jenny Saville, Veronica Ryan and Maggi Hambling are amongst those who have donated works for an exhibition at Sotheby’s in London
18 March 2024 • Mark Westall
Opening in Autumn 2025, Fortress House is a new contemporary art museum that will be a major addition to the… Read More
23 October 2023 • Mark Westall
Drawing a Line Under Torture has raised more than £1 million since its inception in 2003 and they hope to raise more than £300,000 in 2023.
30 March 2021 • Mark Westall
Pallant House Gallery has announced a unique response to creativity during the coronavirus pandemic. The Gallery has commissioned a model art gallery that will feature original miniature artworks from over 30 leading contemporary British artists
3 November 2020 • Mark Westall
In reaction to Grayson Perry’s ill-judged comments on Covid-19, contemporary artist Stuart Semple has officially revoked Perry’s Artistic Licence.
4 October 2020 • Tabish Khan
Fire, history, satire, experiments and eyes.
24 January 2020 • Mark Westall
The first exhibition to survey Grayson Perry’s earliest forays into the art world re-introduce the explosive and creative works he made between 1982 and 1994.
20 November 2019 • Mark Westall
A new 2000sq ft purpose-built London gallery is to open on the Regent’s Canal in Hoxton next week featuring 5-metre- high ceilings with an abundance of natural light
24 September 2019 • Mark Westall
For his first solo exhibition at Victoria Miro since 2012 – and first exhibition at Victoria Miro Mayfair – Grayson Perry presents new work including pots, sculpture, large-scale prints, a tapestry and a carpet.
30 July 2019 • Mark Westall
Environments is the 2019 national exhibition by award-winning arts charity Outside In (based in Sussex) and will showcase the work of up to 80 artists who identify as facing barriers to the art world.
29 March 2019 • Mark Westall
Today, the Matching Pair vases by British artist and potter Grayson Perry go on permanent display in the V&A’s world-famous Ceramics Galleries.
3 September 2017 • Tabish Khan
The Top 7 art exhibitions to see in London this week include: Black & white, Anime, Animals, Satire, Spindly sculptures, Strange creatures & Young love
23 August 2017 • Paul Carey-Kent
Undeflected by the fact that there’s an unusually high number of good shows on this August (see HERE) this month is traditionally the one in which to report on silly things.
9 June 2017 • Mark Westall
Grayson Perry has created a limited edition skateboard exclusively for The Skateroom and it is part of “The Most Popular Art Exhibition Ever” at Serpentine Galleries in London.
30 January 2017 • Mark Westall
25 leading international artists, including Simon Starling, Sir Antony Gormley, Grayson Perry, Cornelia Parker, Jenny Saville, David Shrigley and Douglas Gordon have used materials retrieved from The Glasgow School of Art’s Mackintosh library after the fire to create original works of art to help raise money for restoration of the Mackintosh Building.
14 October 2016 • Mark Westall
International household names including Grayson Perry, Maggie Hambling, Oliver Jeffers, Peter Blake, Harland Miller, Gilbert & George and a host of Royal Academicians such as Ken Howard RA, Mick Rooney RA, John Wragg RA, Rebecca Salter RA, Paul Huxley RA and Steven Farthing RA, as well as emerging talent are within the 400 plus postcard sized artworks up for auction.
7 July 2016 • Staff
Studio Voltaire presents a retrospective of the 1980’s performance group the Neo Naturists. This is the first historical survey of the Neo Naturists work in a public institution.
19 May 2016 • Syndicate
Artist says latest work, which is covered in banknotes and George Osborne’s image, was inspired by industry’s self-denial about gender bias
17 November 2015 • Staff
I am going to tell you a secret, ‘the best way to buy art from famous artists within a tight budget is by visiting a students charity auction.
14 August 2015 • daniel barnes
August is a quiet time in the artworld. Galleries have summer shows that drag on, nothing new opens and everyone who can afford to take a month off goes on holiday. The rest of us are still here, not exactly slaving away because there’s nothing to slave at, but languishing in the doldrums. Now the first shards of light are starting to creep through…
29 May 2015 • daniel barnes
Grayson Perry was the first transvestite potter to win the Turner Prize, and will probably hold that illustrious title for some time to come.
13 May 2015 • Paul Carey-Kent
Who’s the best transvestite artist in the country?
