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“The Turner Prize winner leads a visual tour through his life in six artworks – from college days to knighthood.”<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 Telegraph<\/strong>
\nGrayson Perry is one of Britain\u2019s most celebrated contemporary artists and cultural figures. This book, which includes first sight of new and previously unpublished works, is published to accompany the largest-ever retrospective of Perry\u2019s art. It offers a vibrant insight into his life and work, from his youth in rural Essex to sell-out stage shows at the Royal Albert Hall.<\/p>\n

Grayson Perry vividly reflects on his art, life and career, remembering the sources of inspiration and influences along the way. Victoria Coren Mitchell\u2019s thought-provoking contribution considers the role of humour in Perry\u2019s art, highlighting the often-underestimated effort involved in being at once a serious artist and a lovable character. Patrick Elliott provides an illuminating biographical essay of the artist. The reader is also given a fascinating glimpse into the technique and process behind Perry\u2019s prints, pots and tapestries.<\/p>\n

Showcasing 75 exhibited works, the book covers the full range and breadth of his astonishing career.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Including new pieces and illuminating texts by Perry himself, 76 works from the exhibition form the centrepiece of this vibrant and insightful retrospective of his life and work.
\nDirectors’ Foreword
\nThe Welcoming Cloak, Victoria Coren Mitchell
\nMan Hours, Grayson Perry
\nThe Rise of Grayson Perry, Patrick Elliott
\nCatalogue
\nPottery Technique, Grayson Perry
\nPrint Technique, Patrick Elliott
\nTapestry Technique, Patrick Elliott
\nChronology, Tor Scott
\nSelect Bibliography
\nCopyright and Photographic Credits
\nAcknowledgements<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":42545,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[5568],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-42514","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-art","7":"author-by-author-grayson-perry","8":"author-by-author-patrick-elliott","9":"author-by-author-tor-scott","10":"author-by-author-victoria-coren-mitchell","11":"publisher-national-galleries-of-scotland","13":"first","14":"instock","15":"shipping-taxable","16":"purchasable","17":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nGrayson Perry - ACC Art Books UK<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Title: Grayson Perry, Pages: 136 Pages, Publish Date: 28th Jul 2023, Author: Grayson Perry, Patrick Elliott, Tor Scott, Victoria Coren Mitchell, ISBN: 9781911054627. 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