New play about late artist Jack Vettriano to examine his work

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 09:02 · Archive

A new play will examine the life and work of late artist Jack Vettriano, whose Singing Butler became Britain's best-selling image.

A new play about Jack Vettriano will examine the life and work of the controversial artist. His 1992 painting The Singing Butler became Britain's best-selling image, and his work generated significant debate within the fine art world.

The production has been described as a 'call to arms' to explore Vettriano's artistic legacy and examine his place in British culture. The play aims to explore his controversial status and the broader questions his work raised about taste and accessibility in contemporary art.

How it is being reported

• New play about Jack Vettriano in 'call to arms' to examine late artist's workHe was a controversial figure in the world of fine art, whose 1992 painting The Singing Butler became Britain’s best-selling image.Fife Today · 16 Oct, 08:43
• New play about Jack Vettriano in 'call to arms' to examine late artist's workJack Vettriano’s painting is believed to be the best-selling image in the UKThe Scotsman · 15 Oct, 10:00

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