OPEN POST: Cute Exhibition at Somerset House! Does Cute Ever Go Too Far?
A.I. Generated Cute Cat, but something went a touch wonky. In the bustling heart of cosmopolitan London, Somerset House has opened its doors to an exhibition so adorable it might just make your heart explode with sugar-coated glee. From January 25 to April 14, 2024, "Cute" takes you on a whimsical rollercoaster through the saccharine, syrupy world of cuteness that has, for reasons beyond mere mortals' understanding, taken contemporary culture by storm. The masterminds behind the "Cute" exhibition have embarked on a noble quest to dissect cuteness's fluffy, fuzzy essence. With contributions from artists like Mark Leckey , who probably thought, "Why not?" and Sean-Kierre Lyons , who likely mused, "Cuteness, eh? Sounds fun!" the show is a veritable smorgasbord of contemporary art, music, fashion, toys, video games, and social media phenomena. Cuteness is often synonymous with images of wide-eyed kittens and puppies, babies with cheeks you w...