How the King of Pop Michael Jackson influenced the art world
From paintings to a jacket embellished with utensils, the exhibition shows Jackson’s extraordinary impression on the world; Dr Nicholas Cullinan, the exhibition’s curator, says, “It is rare that there is something new to say about someone so famous, but here that is the case.”
Taking inspiration from the name of Jackson’s amazing 1979 album, ‘Off The Wall’, the exhibition shows the fluidity of contemporary pop culture and the arts. Dr Nicholas Cullinan, Director, National Portrait Gallery, London says: “It will open up new avenues for thinking about the art and identity, encourage new dialogues between artists and invite audiences interested in popular culture and music to engage with contemporary art.”
‘Michael Jackson: On the Wall’ is at the National Portrait Gallery from 28 June to 21 October. For further information and tickets head to npg.org.uk.
