Jeremy Deller
Artist, Curator
In their own words
It would have been unconscionable, in 1983, to create a pop group and not have an image that could mediate your message – if you had a message, that is; and clearly Pet Shop Boys did.
Art as a public playground: Jeremy Deller on letting go of control and inviting others into his creative process
Art is a way of saying the unsayable.
Articles & interviews6
- The Pet Shop Boys book Volume is a visual feast, exploring every inch of the icons’ creative legacy
Thames & Hudson’s new book 'Volume' celebrates the Pet Shop Boys’ 40-year creative legacy through over 2800 images spanning record sleeves, videos, photography, and stage design. The publication revisits the duo’s visual evolution since their 2006 book 'Catalogue', featuring essays by Jeremy Deller and Libby Sellers and contributions from renowned photographers and designers. The article highlights the band’s enduring influence on pop aesthetics and the interplay between music, fashion, and visual art.
- Love is Resistance sews together 77 posters for a free Palestine from creatives around the globe
The article profiles 'Love is Resistance', a publication curated by Aya Mousawi and designed by Tawfiq Dawi of Hey Porter!, featuring 77 posters from global creatives in solidarity with Palestine. Published by Saqi Books, the tear-out book serves as both an archive and a tool for activism, with proceeds supporting the Ajyal Foundation. The design integrates Arabic and English typography, vibrant orange tones, and a flexible editorial layout symbolizing resistance and movement.
- Jeremy Deller Discusses Creative Collaboration and Art's Magic