David Shrigley‘s new exhibition ‘Brain Activity’ opened on the 1st of February at the Hayward gallery.
David Shrigley is best known for his cartoons and animations which make subversive yet witty comments about our everyday lives. The exhibition showcases some 175 of Shrigley’s works, including 80 drawings which have never been exhibited before. If you’re a fan of Shrigley’s crude cartoons the exhibition will offer you a new spectrum of Shrigley comedy through his new work in taxidermy, sculpture and photography.
Dr Cliff Lauson, Curator of the Hayward Gallery said: “David Shrigley: Brain Activity for the first time brings together two decades of selected artworks from one of Britain’s most witty and amusing artists Shrigley’s acute sense of humour brings to life all of his works which range from taxidermied animals to his well known drawings.”
Having spent some time on the exhibition website the CultureLabel team can’t wait to head South of the river to check out Shrigley’s new work. We’ve developed a morbid fascination for Shrigley’s decapitated animals…
The exhibition catalogue features an interview with the artist by writer Dave Eggers and essays by artist Jonathan Monk, Martin Herbert and Cliff Lauson. Included with the catalogue, is an exclusive 7-inch picture disc with two new spoken word tracks created specifically for the book and presented in exclusive screen-printed packaging. Find the catalogue on CultureLabel here.
Take some of Shrigley’s witty humour home with you in the shape of plectrums, postcards, heroine and cocaine salt and pepper shakers and don’t make promises you can’t keep duvet cover.
Find the exhibition’s merchandise on CultureLabel here.
