In Search For Dissent

IAN HISLOP HAS BEEN ON A MISSION TO FIND STORIES OF DISSENT, SUBVERSION AND SATIRE. LET’S SEE WHAT HE’S FOUND FOR HIS LATEST EXHIBITION THIS AUTUMN

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The Citi exhibition I object: Ian Hislop’s search for dissent will see the journalist, historian and broadcaster showcase over 100 objects that challenge the official version of events and defy established narratives. With items spanning three millennia - from ancient Mesopotamia in 1300BC to the 2016 Presidential election - the exhibition demonstrates that humans have always subverted concepts of authority.

As guest-curator, all objects in the exhibition have been hand-picked by Ian, ably assisted by British Museum curator Tom Hockenhull. Ian’s diverse and eclectic choices are drawn from across the British Museum’s collection and from all corners of the globe, and include everyday items alongside finely crafted works of art. Many will be on display for the first time and together are evidence for the power of objects and their potential to carry messages about histories and stories that go against the mainstream.