04 Feb Going Undercover With Jake And Dinos: The Weird And Wonderful World Of The Chapman Brothers
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For many, dipping into the intricately detailed world of Jake and Dinos Chapman – broadly and affectionately known within the art world as the Chapman brothers – is to be provoked. Between the defacement of treasured art, the presence of shocking themes such as pornography and Nazi iconography, and the often violent scenes that the brothers portray, shock is indeed a natural reaction. But, upon closer inspection we can discover a myriad of thoughtfully posed questions that wait to stimulate us as viewers. Fans become captivated by the intellectual journey that the Chapman brothers invite them to partake in. This is no doubt why their work has gained such infamy, and they have been able to collaborate with such power-house brands.
Brothers In Art And Arms
How did the confrontational creative style of Jake and Dinos Chapman come about? The pair were raised in the south of England, with quite different names. Born in 1962 and 1966 respectively, Self-styled Dinos’ given name was Konstantinos, while his brother Jake’s name from birth was Iakovos. Both exhibited an early passion for art, studying at Ravensbourne College of Art and North East London Polytechnic, once again respectively, before reuniting to study together at the Royal College of Art for their master’s degree.
While studying, the pair worked as artists assistants for infamous artistic duo of Gilbert & George, which it can easily be imagined informed their decision to launch a collaborative career. The two began their joint journey in the arts in 1991, and by the mid-90s were carving their niche in the contemporary British art scene among greats such as Tracy Emin and Damien Hirst.
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