I really adore collaborations across mediums, so the opportunity for a glimpse into how Stanley Donwood and Thom Yorke have collaborated across the Radiohead albums was exciting.
While I enjoy Radiohead, I can’t claim to be the world’s superfan; the exhibition likely was more exciting for those who were, however what I really enjoyed about it was the playfulness of the work, the way the two artists pushed and responded to one another despite working in different mediums. It was fascinating to see the process laid bare, the relationship to creation exposed.
My only critique from a curatorial standpoint is that the music didn’t play a larger role. There was opportunity to bring sound into the space to help enhance the experience of the work and highlight the collaboration. Nonetheless, worth seeing.
