David Shrigley to Pair Irreverent New Works with Dutch and Flemish Old Masters at Dulwich Picture Gallery
David Shrigley is set to showcase his signature dark humor at the Dulwich Picture Gallery in London, with the exhibition commencing on 25 May 2027. This marks his first solo presentation in a UK public art museum since 2012. The display will include previously unseen commissions by Shrigley, paired with 17th-century Dutch and Flemish artworks, emphasizing the comedic elements in historical art. Notable artists featured are Rembrandt van Rijn, Jan Steen, and Pieter Brueghel the Younger. Helen Hillyard commended Shrigley for his knack for uncovering humor in daily life. The 2027/28 season will also highlight exhibitions for Jacqueline Marval (2 February–9 May 2027) and Anwar Jalal Shemza (21 September–16 January 2027), along with new works by Sahara Longe and Caroline Walker.
Key facts
- David Shrigley will hold a solo exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery in London.
- The exhibition runs from 25 May to 5 September 2027.
- His new works will be displayed alongside paintings by Rembrandt, Jan Steen, Adriaen Brouwer, David Teniers the Younger, Adriaen van Ostade, and Pieter Brueghel the Younger.
- This is Shrigley's first UK public museum solo since his 2012 Hayward Gallery retrospective.
- The show will include brand-new commissions and loans from major UK institutions.
- Shrigley is a former Turner Prize nominee known for his humorous line drawings and installations.
- His recent projects include the 2021 Mayfair Tennis Ball Exchange and the 2025 Exhibition of Old Rope, which consisted of 10 tons of rope priced at £1m.
- The Dulwich exhibition is part of the gallery's 2027/28 programme, alongside first UK shows for Jacqueline Marval and Anwar Jalal Shemza.
- Helen Hillyard, head of collection and exhibitions, called Shrigley the perfect artist to bring playfulness back to old masters.
Entities
Artists
- David Shrigley
- Jan Steen
- Adriaen Brouwer
- David Teniers the Younger
- Adriaen van Ostade
- Pieter Brueghel the Younger
- Rembrandt van Rijn
- Richard Brakenburgh
- Helen Hillyard
- Henry Nicholls
- Jacqueline Marval
- Anwar Jalal Shemza
- Sahara Longe
- Caroline Walker
Institutions
- Dulwich Picture Gallery
- Hayward Gallery
- Stephen Friedman Gallery
- AFP
- Getty Images
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Dulwich
- Mayfair
- Paris
- France
- Netherlands
- Flanders