Paul McCarthy

The first large exhibition at ARoS in 2007 is in the hands of the American artist Paul McCarthy (born 1945). In a large-scale installation of 2000 m2 staged by the artist he will present the main works of his 40 years’ career as an artist. The exhibition is thus a totally unique opportunity to view the development in the production of one of the greatest and most influential artists of our time from the mid 1960’s up to the present time.

With his large and complex installations this world famous provocateur raises a severe criticism against the American dream as well as the conventions and taboos of the western culture. Even though McCarthy in many ways gets his inspiration from the dream factories of Hollywood and Disney, his film and works represent an alternative dream factory. His works are obtrusive, scary and often seem like ”sheer madness” without purpose. It is fierce humour, horror and lust.

Paul McCarthy
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