David Shrigley London exhibition will find the funny side of old masters
Summary
UK artist David Shrigley will create new artworks inspired by 17th-century Dutch and Flemish paintings for a solo exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery in London. The show, opening in May 2027, will display Shrigley’s humorous pieces alongside masterpieces by artists like Rembrandt and Pieter Brueghel the Younger.Key Facts
- David Shrigley is a contemporary British artist known for his humor and unique drawing style.
- His new exhibition will be held at Dulwich Picture Gallery, London, from May to September 2027.
- The exhibition pairs Shrigley’s new works with 17th-century Dutch and Flemish paintings.
- Artists featured alongside Shrigley include Jan Steen, Rembrandt, and Pieter Brueghel the Younger.
- The show highlights how artists across centuries have used humor to depict daily life and social behavior.
- This is Shrigley’s first UK solo public museum exhibition since 2012.
- Dulwich Picture Gallery will also host other major exhibitions in 2027, including showcases of Jacqueline Marval and Anwar Jalal Shemza.
- The gallery aims to present playfulness and comedy in historic art through Shrigley’s perspective.
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