Playing to the Gallery
Helping Contemporary Art in its Struggle to Be Understood
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Published:25th Feb '16
Should be back in stock very soon
This engaging book encourages everyone to appreciate art, highlighting that anyone can connect with creativity, as shown in Playing to the Gallery.
In Playing to the Gallery, Grayson Perry invites readers to embrace their innate ability to appreciate art, regardless of their background or knowledge. Drawing from his acclaimed BBC Radio 4 Reith Lectures, the book is a delightful exploration of the art world, filled with humor and personal anecdotes. Perry addresses the common questions that arise in art galleries—questions that many might hesitate to ask. He dismantles the notion that art appreciation is reserved for an elite few and encourages everyone to engage with art on their own terms.
The author shares his own journey through the art scene, revealing the often intimidating barriers that can exist between the average person and the world of fine art. Through witty commentary and engaging visuals, Playing to the Gallery demystifies the art experience, making it accessible and enjoyable. Perry's approach is refreshingly candid; he reminds us that art is not just for the educated or the wealthy, but for everyone who has a curiosity and a desire to connect with creativity.
Ultimately, this book serves as a guide for those who may feel out of place in galleries and museums. Grayson Perry's message is clear: art is for all of us. With his engaging style and insightful observations, Playing to the Gallery is not just a book about art; it's an invitation to explore and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us every day.
This book is full of good jokes, full of cartoons, full of memorable epigrams, but above all full of thought-provoking ideas that make you want to pause on every page and say: "Discuss." I have never read such a stimulating short guide to art. It should be issued as a set text in every school -- Lynn Barber * Sunday Times *
A visual and intellectual delight * Time Out *
Punchy, mischievous ... Hugely entertaining. You could, genuinely, take an aphorism or a quote from every second page ... This is splendid, transgressive stuff ... a love letter to art ... a thing of pleasure: petite, luxuriously printed, a mischievous little hymn to 21st-century inclusivity -- Melanie Reid * The Times *
It reveals Perry to be not just an artist but a wordsmith, too... It is acute and funny at the same time. This, I think, is why people love Perry so much. * Daily Telegraph *
A joy to read * New Statesman *
A polemic for inclusivity... The great thing about Perry's statement of it here is that you are always convinced that he believes it and lives by it * Observer *
It's unputdownable! It's really relevant to anyone who does anything ... A great book ... Grayson is brilliant -- Stewart Lee
ISBN: 9780141979618
Dimensions: 198mm x 130mm x 11mm
Weight: 132g
144 pages