Famous Bodies: in conversation with Marina Warner and Grayson Perry
Join artist Grayson Perry and cultural historian Marina Warner in discussion with journalist and columnist Madeleine Bunting to explore how the celebrity bodies of the famous are fetishised, revered and reviled in the global cultures of the 21st century, drawing parallels with how the bodies of famous and holy individuals were treasured, venerated, and adored in medieval Europe.
This event took place on 16 September 2011.
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