David Shrigley – ‘Everybody needs to make art’ | Artist Interview | Wellcome Collection @WellcomeCollection
David Shrigley – ‘Everybody needs to make art’ | Artist Interview | Wellcome Collection  @WellcomeCollection
Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Artist David Shrigley discusses the new drawings he contributed to Wellcome Collection’s ‘Joy’ exhibition, the comedy in his work, and how he finds happiness.

Part of On Happiness, a season of free events, activities and two exhibitions – Joy and Tranquillity – exploring the complexity of positive emotions, running at Wellcome Collection from 15 July 2021 to 27 February 2022.

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