There’s George Shaw, a painter who has expanded the boundaries of modern art by using Humbrol enamel, a paint normally used by model makers. His exhibits are aptly titled “The Age of Bullshit” and “The Same Old Crap”. He seems certain to win.
In a city which is known for its friendliness, the gallery staff are deeply unpleasant – scowling, growling, controlling. I’m not sure if they’re upset by the impending public spending cuts (when are they going to happen?) or by having to deal with a public who are contemptuous of what’s on show. The photo below is of a section of Martin Boyce’s sculpture – the objects displayed are a few dead leaves, which in the contemporary art world are reverently known as “found objects”.
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