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Send us your questions for David Shrigley

The Observer New Review offers you the chance to quiz the artist on his darkly surreal work, life and inspirations

Known for his absurdist, satirical drawings, artist David Shrigley was brought up in Leicestershire and studied environmental art at Glasgow School of Art. He has published more than 20 books, directed music videos for Blur and Bonnie “Prince” Billy, and had his work exhibited in galleries around the world. In 2013 he was nominated for the Turner prize, and his seven-metre-tall bronze sculpture Really Good appeared on Trafalgar Square’s fourth plinth from 2016 until earlier this month.

On Sunday 29 April, the Observer New Review will publish an interview with the artist, with questions from readers and cultural figures. Fans of Shrigley’s darkly surreal work will be able to quiz him on his art, life and inspirations. Submit your questions in the comments section below, email us at review@observer.co.uk, or tweet @ObsNewReview by 4pm on Friday 6 April.

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