Turner Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry gives the 2013 Reith Lectures, presented by Sue Lawley. Marcel Duchamp famously declared that a urinal was a work of art. It sometimes seems that anything qualifies, from a pile of sweets on a gallery floor to an Oscar-winning actress asleep in a box. So how does the ordinary art lover decide? In four lectures recorded in front of audiences in London, Liverpool, and Londonderry, self-proclaimed ''transvestite potter'' Grayson Perry discusses what makes him an artist, and asks: What are the limits of contemporary art? He reflects on the idea of ''quality,'' and examines who and what defines what we see and value as art. The mainstream media seems drawn to the idea of an avant-garde: work is described as ''cutting edge,'' artists are ''radical,'' ideas are ''ground-breaking,'' ''game-changing,'' or ''revolutionary.'' Yet, Perry argues, art has lost its ability to shock; we have seen it all before. Whilst recalling his own journey, from playing with paint as a child to being an award-winning successful artist, he reflects on being an outsider. He asks why men and women have made art throughout history, and discusses its central purpose: to heal psychic wounds and make meaning.

Playing to the Gallery: Helping Contemporary Art in its Struggle to Be Understood

Arts & Photography

Perry, Grayson

History & Criticism

Penguin Books, Ltd.

The Descent of Man

History

Historical Study & Educational Resources

Grayson Perry’s book will overturn everything you thought you knew about “art” Now Grayson Perry is a fully paid-up member of the art establishment, he wants to show that any of us can appreciate art (after all, there is a reason he’s called this book Playing to the Gallery and not Sucking Up to the Academic Elite). This funny, personal journey through the art world answers the basic questions that might occur to us in an art gallery but that we’re too embarrassed to ask. Questions such as: What is “good” or “bad” art—and does it even matter? Is art still capable of shocking us or have we seen it all before? And what happens if you place a piece of art in a rubbish dump?

Playing to the Gallery: Helping Contemporary Art in Its Struggle to Be Understood

Penguin??Books

What does it mean to be male in the 21st Century? Award-winning artist Grayson Perry explores what masculinity is: from sex to power, from fashion to career prospects, and what it could become—with illustrations throughout. In this witty and necessary new book, artist Grayson Perry trains his keen eye on the world of men to ask, what sort of man would make the world a better place? What would happen if we rethought the macho, outdated version of manhood, and embraced a different ideal? In the current atmosphere of bullying, intolerance and misogyny, demonstrated in the recent Trump versus Clinton presidential campaign, The Descent of Man is a timely and essential addition to current conversations around gender. Apart from gaining vast new wardrobe options, the real benefit might be that a newly fitted masculinity will allow men to have better relationships—and that’s happiness, right? Grayson Perry admits he’s not immune from the stereotypes himself—yet his thoughts on everything from power to physical appearance, from emotions to a brand new Manifesto for Men, are shot through with honesty, tenderness, and the belief that, for everyone to benefit, updating masculinity has to be something men decide to do themselves. They have nothing to lose but their hang-ups.

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Grayson Perry: Portrait of the Artist As a Young Girl

Jones, Wendy

Biographies & Memoirs

Chatto&Windus

Highly original and thought provoking, capturing the wit, philosophy, imaginative world and talents of this ‘celebrity’ artist

Grayson Perry: The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman

BRITISH MUSEUM

During lockdown, Grayson Perry, one of Britain's foremost artists, brought the nation together through art, helping them to unleash their creativity as part of his Channel 4 TV series. Every week he hosted the show from his own studio - taking the country with him as he created his own new art works. Grayson and his wife Philippa talked to other famous artists and creatives about how they were spending their time in isolation and invited them to make their own works in response to this unprecedented crisis. Each week a different theme portraits, animals, fantasy, view from my window, home, Britain was explored. A key element of the series was Grayson asking members of the public to send him their own artworks which they had been making at home, talking to them via video calls and choosing his favourite artworks. He received nearly 10,000 entries, an overwhelming response to his call out. The variety of entries using canvas, paper, photography, sculpture and mixed media showed the imagination, skill and creativity of the nation. These works, alongside those of Grayson Perry, Philippa Perry and the invited artists and celebrities, are collected here to catalogue the exhibition at Manchester Art Gallery. From its inception Art Club was about the benefits of making art that are open to all. In the true spirit of the series we will be exhibiting the works grouped not by hierarchy of fame or value but grouped in themes. Each artwork will hang amongst others that talk of the shared experiences we have lived through during this extraordinary time of the Covid crisis. This show is a crystallisation of the feelings and obsessions of artists from all over the country whether it is their first painting since primary school or they are world famous. This will be a show about the joy and solace of making art. It will also be a still moment to reflect on a situation that has affected everyone on the planet. Grayson Perry

Grayson's Art Club: The Exhibition /anglais

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'It's easy to feel insecure around art and its appreciation, as though we cannot enjoy certain artworks if we don't have a lot of academic and historical knowledge. But if there's one message that I want you to take away it's that anybody can enjoy art and anybody can have a life in the arts - even me! For even I, an Essex transvestite potter, have been let in by the artworld mafia.' Now Grayson Perry is a fully paid-up member of the art establishment, he wants to show that any of us can appreciate art (after all, there is a reason he's called this book 'Playing to the Gallery' and not 'Sucking up to an Academic Elite'.) Based on his hugely popular Reith Lectures and full of words and pictures, this funny, personal journey through the art world answers the basic questions that might occur to us in an art gallery but seem too embarrassing to ask. Questions such as: What is 'good' or 'bad' art - and does it even matter? Is there any way to test if something is art, other than a large group of people standing around looking at it? Is art still capable of shocking us or have we seen it all before? Can you be a 'lovable character' and a serious artist - what is a serious artist anyway? And what happens if you place a piece of art in a rubbish dump?

Playing To the Gallery

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Antiques & Collectibles

Particular Books

36 unique postcards by Grayson Perry, each featuring an original artwork from his book Playing to the Gallery.     Acclaimed as 'a visual and intellectual delight' (Time Out), GRAYSON PERRY's Playing to the Gallery allows us to truly appreciate art as he answers the questions that might occur to us in a gallery but seem too embarrassing to ask. In Grayson's words, 'It's easy to feel insecure around art and its appreciation, as though we cannot enjoy certain artworks if we don't have a lot of academic and historical knowledge. But if there's one message that I want you to take away it's that anybody can enjoy art and anybody can have a life in the arts - even me! For even I, an Essex transvestite potter, have been let in by the artworld mafia.' This set of 36 postcards, each featuring an original artwork from the book, embodies all the talent, humour, intelligence and relevance of GRAYSON PERRY.

Playing To The Gallery Postcards: Thirty-six Postcards About Art

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Books by Perry, Grayson

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Playing to the Gallery: Helping Contemporary Art in its Struggle to Be Understood

The Descent of Man

Playing to the Gallery: Helping Contemporary Art in Its Struggle to Be Understood

The Descent of Man

Playing to the Gallery: Helping Contemporary Art in Its Struggle to Be Understood

Grayson Perry: Portrait of the Artist As a Young Girl

Grayson Perry: The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman

Grayson's Art Club: The Exhibition /anglais

Playing To the Gallery

Playing To The Gallery Postcards: Thirty-six Postcards About Art