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.
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?
9 March 2015 • Tabish Khan
This week’s top 6 features Canadian painting, war photography, social commentary, architecture, fracking and fragile sculpture
2 March 2015 • Mark Westall
This summer Turner Contemporary presents Provincial Punk, a focussed survey exhibition rooted in the development of Grayson Perry’s practice in the early-1980s and the idea of ‘Provincial Punk’ as an anti-elitist and teasingly unfashionable spirit of creativity that has consistently driven his practice.
26 December 2014 • Staff
Fifteen years ago a Soho warehouse hosted 50 art events in 50 weeks. Writers, architects and even milliners exhibited alongside both famous, and unknown, artists. As the project is revived for 2015, Nicholas Wroe talks to its curators about capturing the spirit of the times
12 December 2014 • Mark Westall
Artworks from some of the world’s most influential contemporary artists went under the hammer last night (11th December) at Unicef UK’s first ever contemporary art auction SyriART, raising vital funds to help protect Syrian children from danger.
7 December 2014 • Staff
The year saw contemporary art stars prove thoughtful in print while Whistler and Rembrandt drew perceptive analysis
3 December 2014 • Mark Westall
The Royal College of Art’s renowned anonymous postcard exhibition goes global in 2015 with the launch of RCA Secret Dubai.
27 November 2014 • Mark Westall
Unicef UK announced yesterday that 35 world-renowned artists have donated artworks to their first ever contemporary art auction, SyriART, which will raise vital funds to help protect Syrian children from danger.
18 March 2014 • Mark Westall
Grayson Perry WINS 25th Critics’ Circle Annual Award
8 January 2014 • Mark Westall
Museums at Night 2014 shortlist announced
27 September 2013 • VC Maurer
It’s historical, yet inviting, unique yet accomadting. From cups of tea to a fancy cocktail, allow the newly refurbished walls of the Keeper’s house of the RA to help compliment your travels to central London. Beginning this Monday the 30th of September, the Keeper’s house of the Royal Academy invites all friends and art lovers of the public to come enjoy the ambiance and scenery of this newly renovated historical cornerstone.
26 April 2013 • Mark Westall
The Keeper’s House will open in September 2013 transforming facilities for visitors and supporters. The major £6.5 million project has been led by award-winning architects Long & Kentish, with interior design by David Chipperfield Architects
22 October 2012 • Mark Westall
Art at yoox.com brings together photography, prints, original works and artist products in a selection of pieces created by artists ranging from emerging to the established, offering artists and their creations truly global visibility, with over 7 million unique visitors every month.
3 October 2012 • Mark Westall
Turner prize-winning artist wins planning approval for holiday home which pays homage to mythical woman called Julie
24 September 2012 • Mark Westall
Frieze Masters will highlight the links between contemporary works and earlier ideas
24 July 2012 • Ben Austin
Stuck with what to do and see over the summer? Fear not FAD have provided you with a selection of exhibitions not to be missed over the Summer.
29 May 2012 • Mark Westall
Victoria Miro is to show its fourth solo exhibition with Grayson Perry.The Vanity of Small Differences
26 April 2012 • Mark Westall
The importance of the print in British art couldn’t be better illustrated than it is today when some of the most significant contemporary painters and sculptors, are also the most exciting printmakers.
7 October 2011 • Mark Westall
British Museum, London
19 September 2011 • Mark Westall
Turner prize-winning transvestite potter Grayson Perry long cherished an ambition to show his own art – his own ‘civilisation’, as he calls it – alongside the great ancient civilisations of the world – but little dreamed the British Museum would agree to his proposal…
27 July 2011 • Rachel Bennett
Tonight The Cob Gallery is being taken over for an evening of art, fashion, theatre, music and Surreal Women. For one… Read More
22 July 2011 • Mark Westall
The new Arts Council Collection touring exhibition Transmitter/Receiver traces some of the uses of collage in British art from the… Read More
