Grayson Perry on conserving the past
3,929 views · Published 27 February 2013 · 2:54 · Indexed 1 October 2026
Channel: Historic Royal Palaces · 2013 · Nonprofits & Activism
What makes a work of art important enough to preserve for future generations? To mark the 100th anniversary of conservation at Historic Royal Palaces, Turner Prize winning artist Grayson Perry shares his opinions on tapestries as class commentary and the 'weirdly mystical science' of preserving the past. Filmed on location in the textile conservation studios at Hampton Court Palace.
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