In the Studio: Bruce McLean

TateShots recently visited the studio of Scottish performance artist and painter Bruce McLean, as he put finishing touches to work for an exhibition at the Bernard Jacobson gallery, London. His 1971 performance Pose Work for Plinths, photographs of which are currently on show at Tate Liverpool, is regarded as an iconic artwork; an expression of the rebellion McLean and his contemporaries staged during his time at art school in the 1960s. In this video Bruce explains how he regarded the Pose Work as kind of a joke, and describes why he believes art and artists have the power to change the world. He even shows us his design for an alternative to the Houses of Parliament.

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[stefanrijsmus]

one of my favorite artists!

[WhipItIntoShape]

I really like that guy!

[modemeyes]

Bruce McLean was one of my tutor's in the 1970s. It's good to see him again and still working. 5*

[quenchedinlife]

cool guy

[ShadowlostArts]

Great point of view from Mr Bruce McLean,as with me being an artist myself I know the feeling of my work not being accepted as I work as a painter/ animator.

[arwen987]

great artist!

I love his job!