Delusions of Grandeur - The Wallace Collection

Grayson Perry: Delusions of Grandeur presents over 40 new works by Sir Grayson Perry (1960). In the largest contemporary exhibition ever held at the museum, visitors encounter ceramics, tapestries, and works on paper, displayed alongside masterpieces from the collection that helped shape Perry’s vision for this landmark show.

Delusions of Grandeur interrogates the very nature of craft-making and our drive for perfectionism. Intricate handcrafted objects sit alongside works made with digital technology – comparing an object that may take thousands of hours to create with one made in a click. Through these contrasting approaches, Perry invites viewers to contemplate questions of authenticity and the artist’s role in the future.

As part of this exploration, Delusions of Grandeur focuses on ‘outsider art,’ featuring works by Aloïse Corbaz and Madge Gill. Sparked by the discovery that Madge Gill (1882-1961) exhibited at the Wallace Collection in 1942, the life and work of these outsider artists unlock Perry’s own response, drawing upon his childhood experiences. Go to Website

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