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A Cultural Compass
For the World Traveler
A Cultural Compass
For the World Traveler

Grayson Perry: Smash Hits

Grayson Perry

July 22 – Nov 12, 2023
The Mound, Edinburgh EH2 2EL, United Kingdom

The British artist Grayson Perry, winner of the Turner Prize in 2003, calls himself the “transvestite potter.” In fact, he is a cross-dresser who has invented a female alter-ego: Claire. Together, Grayson and Claire critique British culture, society, and style through ceramic vessels, tapestries, and paintings in explosive color. The Royal Scottish Academy presents the largest-ever exhibition of Perry’s work. —Elena Clavarino

Photo: Annar Bjorgli/courtesy of the National Museum of Norway