Albus, Marcus Harvey, 2009 © Marcus Harvey and Vigo Gallery Portrait of Marcus Harvey © Vigo Gallery. Images courtesy the Jerwood Gallery.
In German, the term "inselaffe" means "Island Monkey." It’s a derogatory slur the Germans used to describe the English, implying that the natural process of evolution effectively missed the United Kingdom. In English artist Marcus Harvey's upcoming solo exhibition of new works, the Young British Artist presents a dismal yet humorous perspective on British history and culture. Naturally, the show's called Inselaffe.
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