New exhibition showcases Richard Dadd's artistic achievements beyond his asylum years

Richard Dadd, the 19th-century painter who spent 43 years in an asylum after murdering his father, is the focus of a new exhibition at the Royal Academy. The show aims to highlight his artistic achievements while minimizing the narrative of his mental illness. Co-curator Sylvie Broussine emphasizes that understanding Dadd's art requires viewing it beyond the asylum context.

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