"It's been amazing to take on a space like this, but unnerving-interesting to reflect and jarring to see all the work together."
"Armitage is a supremely talented painter and thinker, who mines the history of art, the timelessness of mythology and his own background to create work of beauty, depth, technical acuity and social resonance."
"I'd been out of education for five years, no one was looking at my work, and I'd just applied for a teacher training course."
"Armitage responds to his time, our time, by using the full vocabulary, the full arsenal of art."
Michael Armitage's exhibition, The Promise of Change, at Palazzo Grassi features 46 large paintings and nearly 100 sketches, reflecting ten years of his artistic journey. The grand venue, owned by François Pinault, has previously hosted renowned artists. At 42, Armitage is younger than many past exhibitors, yet his work demonstrates significant talent and depth. His art combines historical references, mythology, and personal background, creating pieces that are both beautiful and socially resonant. Salman Rushdie notes that Armitage utilizes the full arsenal of art to respond to contemporary issues.
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