Life Is More Important Than Art

A Gilane Tawadros and Janette Parris co-curated exhibition.

This exhibition explores the intersection of art and everyday life and the role of the contemporary art institution at a time of uncertainty and change.

The title takes inspiration from African-American writer and novelist James Baldwin, who proposed that life is more important than art … that is why art is important. At a time when the cost of living crisis is causing severe financial hardship and the after-effects of the pandemic are still being felt, we consider the role of art and the art institution in everyday life. What importance can we attach to art alongside more pressing concerns?

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