Classified: Tate Britain Exhibition Explores Artists' Defiance of Categories

Running from June 22 to August 23, 2009, Tate Britain presents the exhibition 'Classified,' overseen by curators Clarrie Wallis and Andrew Wilson. This showcase examines the ways in which artists challenge established classification systems, beginning with a quote from Georges Perec's 'Penser/Classer.' Featured pieces include Mark Dion's 'Tate Thames Dig' (1999), Jeremy Deller's 'The History of the World' (1997–2004), Simon Patterson's 'The Great Bear' (1992), Martin Creed's 39 metronomes, Rebecca Warren's 'Come, Helga' (2006), Simon Starling's 'Made-ready les Baux-de-Provence (Mountain Bike)' (2001), and the Chapman brothers' 'Family Collection' (2002). The exhibition prompts a reevaluation of museum classifications and the nature of knowledge. Concurrently, Simon Starling's solo works were displayed at MAC/VAL until December 27 and at Parc Saint Léger until December 20.