The exhibition draws together artwork selected by a wide range of artists, living and deceased, who have created objects that deal with the theme of camp—both conceptually and stylistically. The debate over what is “camp” is never-ending. What is the distinction between camp and kitsch? Championing style over substance, can there be political potential in camp? In an era of Rupaul’s Drag Race and Gucci’s sponsorship of The Met’s Camp: Notes on Fashion, does the ship tank when everyone climbs on board?
Manhattan, New York, NY