Artist Richard Prince began using jokes in his work in the ‘80s to express the American subconscious. His most recent exhibition, “Tell Me Everything,” features the work of 20th century American comedian Milton Berle. Prince obtained Berle’s material by purchasing cabinets of index cards with his handwritten jokes on them from an auction. By enlarging and silkscreening jokes like these onto painted canvas for display, Prince creates a snapshot of the ideas, taboo subjects and cultural norms of society in a specific era. The exhibit will be on display through June 16. Its accompanying talk will be given by Shawnya Harris, the deputy director of curatorial and academic affairs and curator of the exhibition, who will discuss ideas of value, ownership and originality that emerge from a body of work like this.
WHO: Curator talk with Shawnya Harris
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2 p.m.
WHERE: Georgia Museum of Art
HOW MUCH: FREE!
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