Ceramic artist. I write about applied arts and design history, mainly Britain in the early 20th century with a focus on the place where art and industry meet.
The Unite for Europe March in London yesterday was determined but good-natured. Marches like this encourage humour and invention. There were some witty and creative signs carried by the protestors against Britain’s leaving the European Union.
I had a chat with Grayson Perry, who was there with a Channel 4 film crew and trying to appear neutral. I suggested that he could transform these imaginative banners into a tapestry. He said he’s working on some Brexit pots at the moment – they’ll be displayed at the Serpentine Gallery in June.
Here are some of the banners we saw.
This lady came from Cadiz to demonstrate with a combined UK/Spanish flag.
