Yesterday (Wednesday 24th Feb) I wandered down to The Whitworth, to see "Walls Are Talking." I found the concept of this exhibition really interesting and there were some great aesthetic pieces from some well recognised artists. Andy Warhol and Damien Hirst were two of 30 artists who have formed a cultural commentary and exploration of the power of print. Themes of subversion, commodification, imprisonment and sexuality ran across the walls, flaunting with the stereotypical associations of the medium as merely a decorative backdrop. This was an exhibition I really enjoyed and it made me think about how selecting an appropriate medium can be affective and thought provoking. My practical work will benefit from this, especially when focusing on the outcome of my design.
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