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A touring display from the Hayward Gallery brings focus to the nuances and diversity of working class life in Britain.
In its own words the exhibition questions the fate of working class culture post the 'End of History’ (defined as the fall of the Berlin Wall, signifying the end of Communism and the rise of Western Liberal Democracy). The selection of works aim to explore identity, creativity and the imagery produced by the working class over the past three decades.
I don't know if the gallery as a whole fully reaches the scope it aims for, lacking a through-line to bring home a complete narrative. But as a theme it comes together well and a variety of perspectives and mediums offer thought provoking and visually compelling displays.