Grayson Perry has drawn criticism from fellow artists after claiming the economic fallout of Covid-19 will clear galleries of “dead wood”. “I think every part of life has probably got a bit of fat that needs trimming” Perry told the Arts Society Magazine. “‘It’s awful that the culture sector has been decimated, but I think some things needed to go. The Victoria and Albert Museum and National Museums Liverpool have both announced plans to cut approximately 100 jobs. As a result, many practitioners and artists will not be able to continue in their chosen careers without independent wealth.

Source: The Guardian November 02, 2020 18:45 UTC