Event: What Are You Like?
Dulwich Picture Gallery
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| Title | What Are You Like? |
| Type of event | Exhibition |
| Dates | 09 September 2008 - 14 December 2008 |
| Description | Self-revealing artworks by forty people in the public eye. The idea for this exhibition, curated by the Museum of Illustration, is taken from a Victorian game of describing yourself with images of your favourite things; like a cryptic visual essay, a self-portrait. It will appeal to a wide audience because it will give an insight into how the contributors see themselves. The show will also celebrate the art of illustration as an eloquent tradition which, as a means of communication, crosses the boundaries of language, culture and age. The Museum of Illustration has asked people from many disciplines who have skills to express themselves visually. Contributors include Quentin Blake, Raymond Briggs, Posy Simmonds, Glen Baxter, Brian Eno, David Adjaye, David Gentleman, Eric Clapton, Philip Pullman, Anna Ford, Shirley Hughes, Ralph Steadman, Andrew Marr, Mary Fedden, Sir Paul Smith, Peter Capaldi, Raymond Briggs, Posy Simmonds, Ekow Eshun, Eric Carle, Emma Chichester Clark and David Shringley as well as other illustrators, artists, actors and musicians. Contributors have been asked to illustrate eight favourite trhings from a list of twelve - their favourite animal, book clothes, comfort, food, pastime, place, possession, music shoes, weather and their pet aversion. They have been encouraged to use what medium they most enjoy. The artists' names will not appear on the artwork to allow the visitors the fun of trying to guess their identity - they will be provided with a definitive list should they wish to cheat. The exhibition is curated by the Museum of Illustration. |
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| Name | Dulwich Picture Gallery |
| Address |
Gallery Road Southwark SE21 7AD |
| Website | www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk |
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