Playing to the Gallery

Helping Contemporary Art in its Struggle to Be Understood

By: Grayson Perry

Narrated by: Grayson Perry

'I have never read such a stimulating short guide to art' Lynn Barber, Sunday Times

Now Grayson Perry is a fully paid-up member of the art establishment, he wants to show that any of us can appreciate art (after all, there is a reason he's called this book Playing to the Gallery and not 'Sucking up to an Academic Elite'). Based on his hugely popular BBC Radio 4 Reith Lectures and full of pictures, this funny, personal journey through the art world answers the basic questions that might occur to us in an art gallery but seem too embarrassing to ask.

Substance Behind the Shimmering Eyeshadow

Would you listen to Playing to the Gallery again? Why?

You can't afford an art piece created by Grayson Perry so for a single Audible credit have a listen to his insightful contemporary art world overview. I did and will again.

What did you like best about this story?

Listening is like being with Perry after his bath but before the makeup. Although Perry is in his customary drag attire when delivering his orations there are no distractions from his messages which are humorously honest and at times ...just honest.

Which character – as performed by Grayson Perry – was your favorite?

Grayson Perry is a character of himself in this biographical reflective psychoanalysis of the contemporary art world.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

A little laughter and a lot of reflection.

Any additional comments?

A trustworthy one point perspective of contemporary art history from the self proclaimed cynical artist Grayson Perrry .

Joyful and inspiring

Grayson Perry is marvelous; his perspective on the art world is refreshing and lighthearted, yet aptly serious when necessary. A short listen, but I found myself laughing along with the audience, and inspired by how he defines quality. The man is a joker, but he really knows his stuff - can't recommend enough. Only caveat - too short to use your credits for! Buy this one, and save the credit for something longer.

Not a book

This is four lectures availble for free at the BBC website which is why I gave it a bad review. The four lectures though where fantastic.