Artist Talks: Graham Dolphin

Best Practice presents 'Artist Talks', an ongoing artist talk Q+A series of contemporary artists. Graham Dolphin is a British artist born 1972 in Stafford, UK. His work frequently explores the concepts of self identification and idolism, including an ongoing series of pieces inspired by the memorialisation of deceased celebrities. He is known for his meticulous and laborious art work created using various media, including scrupulously reconstructing the shrines dedicated to rockstars that are often popularised by fan communities. These works draw connections between such modern day monuments and the acts of pilgrimage associated with saints and gurus in religious rituals, as well as questioning the relationship between appreciation and veneration in art. Artist Talks is a weekly programme spotlighting contemporary artists based in the North East and beyond. They run for roughly 1 hour, followed by a Q+A discussion lasting 30 minutes. Doors will open 5 minutes before event start time. Accessibility: Please note that our venue is upstairs (26 steps), with no lift access. Apologies for any inconvenience.