June 8–September 10, 2017
Kensington Gardens
London W2 3XA
UK
Grayson Perry: The Most Popular Art Exhibition Ever!
Serpentine Gallery
Kensington Gardens
London W2 3XA
British artist Grayson Perry, one of the most astute commentators on contemporary society and culture, presents a major exhibition of new work. The works in the show touches on many themes including popularity and art, masculinity and the current cultural landscape. Perry’s abiding interest in his audience informs his choice of universally human subjects. Working in a variety of traditional media such as ceramics, cast iron, bronze, printmaking and tapestry, Perry is best known for his ability to combine delicately crafted objects with scenes of contemporary life. His subject matter is drawn from his own childhood and life as a transvestite, as well as wider social issues ranging from class and politics to sex and religion.
Arthur Jafa: A Series of Utterly Improbable, Yet Extraordinary Renditions
Serpentine Sackler Gallery
West Carriage Drive
London W2 2AR
The Serpentine is excited to present the work of the acclaimed US filmmaker, cinematographer and artist Arthur Jafa in his first UK exhibition, featuring the work of Ming Smith, Frida Orupabo, and Missylanyus. Across three decades, Jafa has developed a dynamic, multidisciplinary practice ranging from films and installations to lecture-performances and happenings that tackle, challenge and question prevailing cultural assumptions about identity and race. Jafa’s work is driven by a recurrent question: how might one identify and develop a specifically Black visual aesthetics equal to the “power, beauty and alienation” of Black music in US culture?
Entry to all exhibitions at the Serpentine Galleries is free
Grayson Perry exhibition supported by:
Headline Sponsorship
Mulberry
Exhibition Circle
Victoria Miro
and
Donors who wish to remain anonymous
With Additional support from
Art Mentor Foundation Lucerne
Founding Corporate Members
Citi
Foster + Partners
Digital Engagement supported by
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Advisors
Aecom
Weil
Serpentine Galleries Supported by
Arts Council England
Arthur Jafa exhibition supported by:
Headline Sponsorship
Luma
Veon
Exhibition Circle
Donors who wish to remain anonymous
Exhibition Catalogue supported by:
Isabelle Georgeaux and Patrick Healy
