Thom Yorke, after leaving art school in the late 1980s, felt resistant to labeling himself as a visual artist, which he now begins to accept. His path led to forming Radiohead, a highly acclaimed band. Yorke expressed discomfort with EMI's artwork for their debut album, leading to collaboration with Stanley Donwood for The Bends. Now, an upcoming exhibition, This is What You Get, showcases 30 years of their record covers and artworks. Yorke links his unease with artist identity to the UK's music industry, which often distinguished between musicians and artists.
Thom Yorke expresses that leaving art school created a sense of resistance towards calling himself a visual artist, feeling disconnected from his artistic roots when forming Radiohead.
Yorke recounts his dissatisfaction with the generic artwork of their debut album, Pablo Honey, prompting collaboration with Stanley Donwood for a more artistic approach in The Bends.
He acknowledges his unease with claiming the identity of an artist, linking it to the culture of the UK music industry, which often separated musicians and artists.
Yorke's first institutional exhibition, This is What You Get, showcases 30 years of collaborative work with Donwood, highlighting his journey as both a musician and visual artist.
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