
From acid house to ancient rites: Jeremy Deller’s enormous, collaborative, unsellable art
The Audio Long Read
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Art at the Intersection of History and Collaboration
This chapter explores an artist's innovative collaboration with a forensic anthropologist to create digital reconstructions of historical figures, challenging traditional perceptions of identity. It highlights various art projects, including a large-scale procession for the National Gallery's 200th anniversary, and the transformative Acid Brass project that merges traditional music with contemporary genres. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, the chapter emphasizes the artist's unique ability to connect diverse cultural elements while engaging the public in the creative process.
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