Robert Dawson and Richard Slee take an eccentric look at contemporary realities. Though their ceramic expressions differ considerably, both artists constantly question everyday life, challenging the commonplace and shaking up conventions. They have long drawn their inspiration from the history of ceramics and the decorative arts, without ever resorting to nostalgia or aestheticism. While both artists share a focus on subverting found motifs and/or objects, for this exhibition Robert Dawson has immersed himself in the museum’s collections and its building.
The Musée Ariana presents here a panoply of artworks that are sometimes destabilising but often full of humour, stirring up preconceived ideas and offering an original perspective on the world.