Grayson Perry's latest exhibition, ‘Delusions of Grandeur’, coincides with his 65th birthday and reflects on his journey from outsider to esteemed artist. Now a member of the Royal Academy and a knight, Perry grapples with the tension between his anti-establishment roots and his recognition in the art world. Through his alter ego Shirley Smith, an impoverished woman with a rich inner life, he examines themes of class, gender, and the experience of marginalization. The exhibition presents this narrative against a backdrop of glamor and stirring artistic expression.
In his exhibition ‘Delusions of Grandeur’, Grayson Perry examines the tension between his outsider status and newfound acceptance as a Royal Academy member and media presence.
Perry's new alter ego, Shirley Smith, embodies an impoverished woman's experience, adding depth and complexity to his commentary on societal norms and expectations.
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