# Egotistical Exhibitions ‘Selfish' at The Dazed Gallery By Ayman | Published 2008-11-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egotistical-exhibitions-selfish-at-the-dazed-gallery References: [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/Photography/article/1450/1/Selfish_at_Dazed_Gallery) The Dazed Gallery in London is capping off a year of creative and diverse exhibitions and events with a [unique egotistical exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shape-of-play) entitled ‘Selfish’ that is described as ‘absurd.’ The concept of ‘Selfish’ is to feature work from [photographers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-resort-exhibition) “whose practices are so resolutely at odds with each other that the very idea of a ‘group’ show seems kind of absurd,” explains John-Paul Pryor at Dazed Digital. The inspiration behind ‘Selfish’ is a quote by photographer Damien Fry, who is featured in the exhibition as saying, well, that “people are all ultimately selfish.” “The photographer is the director and the executioner,” explains Fry. “In a society where we are all driven to be more selfish and want more, we are the people who show you visually what you are supposed to want, and how you can go about getting it.” Selfish runs from November 20, 2008 until February 5, 2009 at The Dazed Gallery in London, UK. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Diverse Exhibitions:** Exploring diverse or unusual themes can attract unique audiences and generate buzz for galleries and museums. - **Individualistic Art:** The trend of individualistic artwork that celebrates and elevates self-expression. - **Photography as Expression:** Photography as the medium for expressing one's beliefs, opinions, and personality. ### Where This Applies - **Art Galleries and Museums:** Art galleries and museums can use diverse and individualistic exhibits to attract unique audiences and increase their impact on the community. - **Photography:** Photography as a medium for expressing individualistic and unconventional styles and opinions. - **Arts and Culture:** Arts and culture organizations can leverage photography to engage audiences and promote the value of self-expression and creativity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [African Identity-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-identity.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Britpop Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-photography-exhibition.md) - [Emerging Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-cleaning-exhibition.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md) - [Collaborative Designer Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-like-heaven-art-exhibition.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Futile Material Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/please-sit-for-an-alternate-ending.md) - [Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-familiar.md)