Exhibitions | Remember Me! Printed Versions of Fame and Genius
1 July – 2 September 2010
Education Gallery
Remember Me!
Printed Visions of Fame and Genius
You need only switch on a television set to see modern society’s obsession with fame. From The X Factor to Big Brother, the cult of celebrity is firmly embedded in contemporary culture. Romantic notions of the isolated, mysterious and controversial genius also thrive today, with the street artist Banksy being an obvious example.
Popular fascination with fame and genius is not new. This exhibition of prints - on display in the Education Gallery - considers how artists, from the Enlightenment to the 20th century, have responded to these themes. Including works by Goya, Ramboux and Rouault, the display addresses the role of art in myth-making, and in shaping and circulating ideas about creative brilliance and artistic inspiration.
Curated by Hannah Carroll, NADFAS Curatorial and Education Intern