Grayson Perry: Delusions of Grandeur

The largest contemporary exhibition ever held at the museum, Grayson Perry: Delusions of Grandeur will include ceramics, tapestries, and works on paper, displayed alongside some of the Wallace Collection’s masterpieces which helped inspire and shape Perry’s vision for this landmark exhibition.

The new works, each made in direct response to the Collection, incorporate a range of mixed media and styles that Perry has perfected over his long and acclaimed career. Reflecting the breadth and variety of the Wallace Collection, the artist has drawn upon the widest variety of techniques, genres and forms that he has ever employed for a single show.

Opening on the artist’s 65th birthday, Grayson Perry: Delusions of Grandeur offers an elaborate commentary on the very nature of making and collecting art. Touching upon a variety of themes, including the creation of domestic space and how it engenders a sense of safety, the gendering of decoration, and perceived perfection versus authenticity, the exhibition will be a major moment for one the country’s most respected artists.