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On the Easel with Alan Davey A map of an Englishman, 2004 by Grayson Perry. Signed and numbered on reverse. Etching made from 4 plates printed on one sheet of paper. 400 Rives Vellin Arces Blanc 110 x 150cm. Courtesy Victoria Miro Gallery. © Grayson Perry 2008. I had a copy of A Map of an Englishman by Grayson Perry in my office for two years at DCMS, and loved it. It is the two halves of an Englishman's brain and a map of the anxieties and neuroses that make up the deep seated character of that person. I love the skill of the draftsmanship, I love the look of it as an old map, I love the wit and intelligence behind the idea, I love looking at details of it and wondering what they really mean. And I love the fact there are rude bits that people don't notice at first. It's clever, thoughtful and marvellous. Alan Davey is Chief Executive of Arts Council England.  back

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