Wood, J and Harrison, P (2021) Beano: The Art of Breaking the Rules [group exhibition]. Somerset House, London, UK, 21 Oct 2021 - 6 Mar 2022.
| Item Type: | Exhibition |
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| Creators: | Wood, J and Harrison, P |
| Abstract: | "Stupid rules! If I had my way there’d only be one – that there are no rules!" Minnie the Minx Do you remember your mum and dad dragging you round boring old museums? Bleugh! Well, prepare for your favourite Beano characters to shake things up as we celebrate their spirit of rebellion with our major new exhibition this autumn. Step into the pages of the comic and take a trip into Beanotown to explore how this beloved icon of British comics has fired up successive generations to break the rules, while discovering artists who push boundaries in their own original and wonderful ways. Come face-to-face with the Beano gang - including Dennis and Gnasher, Minnie the Minx, Bananaman and the Bash Street Kids – through original comic artwork and amazing artefacts, plundered from the Beano’s archive. The exhibition is curated by artist and lifelong Beano fan Andy Holden, who gathers today’s greatest creative rule-breakers, including writers, musicians, painters, sculptors and photographers. Each creative revels in their own spirit of rebellion and contributors include Sarah Lucas, Hardeep Pandhal, Phyllida Barlow, pop star Chris Sievey (otherwise known by his alter-ego Frank Sidebottom), Martin Creed, Heather Phillipson, Ryan Gander, Jann Haworth, Emma Hart, editorial cartoonist Martin Rowson, Rene Matić, Bedwyr Williams and many more. New works include a recording featuring young fiction writer Alex Wheatle, a comic strip from artist Nicola Lane and a neon sculpture from Simeon Barclay. |
| Official URL: | https://www.somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on/beano-ar... |
| Date: | October 2021 |
| Event Location: | Somerset House, London, UK |
| Number of Pieces: | 2 |
| Medium: | Video |
| Measurements/Duration: | 7 minutes |
| Divisions: | Bath School of Art, Film and Media |
| Research Centres and Groups: | Art Research Centre |
| Date Deposited: | 28 Mar 2022 15:41 |
| Last Modified: | 16 May 2022 12:23 |
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