John Singer Sargent is known as the greatest portrait artist of his era. What made his ‘swagger’ portraits remarkable was his power over his sitters, what they wore and how they were presented to the audience. Through interviews with curators, contemporary fashionistas and style influencers, Exhibition on Screen’s film will examine how Sargent’s unique practice has influenced modern art, culture and fashion.
In no way was Pierre Bonnard destined to be a painter. However, he became one of the pillars of the Nabi Movement. His work, more closely linked to emotions than to realism, is impossible to classify. It is punctuated with huge sunny landscapes, of both the Mediterranean and Normandy, with interior scenes, with nudes and self portraits. This exhibition offers you ten of the artist’s greatest paintings, such as his famous “Workshop with Mimosa” and his “Nude in Bathtub”. Enjoy your visit!
Located on Trafalgar square in London, the National Gallery is home to one of the world’s largest collection of Western art. It boasts over 2,000 paintings, spanning from the Middle Ages to the early twentieth century. Admire the greatest masterpieces of this unique museum from the most remarkable Flemish painters (Van Eyck, Vermeer), French impressionists (Monet, Cézanne) and, last but certainly not least, English masters such as Hogarth and Turner. Enjoy your visit!
Raphael Federici (street artist), Marine Goodmorning (illustrator), Luca Fiore (cartoonist) and Harry Boudchicha (drawing teacher) reveal their best drawing techniques. Each episode focuses on a specific subject: movement, oil painting, shadows, hair... For the first 10 minutes, each artist gives a theoretical lesson illustrated by sketches. Then they each start working on their creation. Finally, they end with a debrief, comparing and explaining their techniques
In 64 episodes, fun and educational, you will know how to draw an airplane, a fireman, a haunted mansion, a soccer player, a sunset, a lion, the Eiffel Tower, seashells, a fairy... Our master draftsman Gia-Haï Phan will show you the basics of a successful drawing: proportions, perspectives, values, contrasts, volumes, blending, everything is covered.
In 1050, one of the first major pilgrimage churches in the Western world was built at Conques, in the middle of the wild Aveyron landscape. This was the birth of "Romanesque" architecture. The abbey church - i.e., a church belonging to an abbey - at Conques is one of the most important structures built in 11th-century France. Its coherence, its location - a small village in the Rouergue region, far from the main medieval traffic routes - its innovative aspect, its state of preservation and the fact that the relics for which it was built are still in situ, make the church at Conques the best work of art for approaching Romanesque architecture in France. In other words, to try and understand how architecture was made at that time in our history, and to dismantle not only the building itself, but also a number of preconceived ideas about Romanesque art, starting with its very name, which is an intellectual construct of the 19th century, or to put it another way: those who built Conques
This eagerly-awaited exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts was the first-ever retrospective devoted to the portraiture of Édouard Manet. Covering the entire career of this enigmatic and sometimes controversial artist, the exhibition brought together works from Europe, Asia and the United States. Manet's portraiture has never been the subject of an exhibition, although it represents around half of his artistic output. He painted his family, friends and the literary, political and artistic figures of the day, bringing to life not only his subjects but also Parisian society.
Exhibition on Screen takes us through the streets of Paris and then to the heart of a superb exhibition at Cambridge's Fitzwilliam Museum, whose impressive collection of Degas works is the most representative in Britain. Having benefited from exclusive access to a wide variety of rare works, the film tells the story of Degas' quest for perfection through experimentation.
A remarkable event occurred at London’s National Gallery when the largest ever collection of Leonardo’s surviving paintings was assembled in a unique exhibition: Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan. Leonardo is recognised as perhaps the greatest painter and sculptor of all time but there was no end to his talents. This film tells his life story and expands on Leonardo the visionary and inventor from the place where he lived out his final years at Château du Clos Lucé in France, concluding that Leonardo da Vinci was perhaps the very embodiment of the spirit of the Renaissance.
Leonardo da Vinci is the most famous Italian Renaissance painter. A prolifically talented genius, (painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, town planner, mathematician, botanist, philosopher, inventor...), he considerably influenced history of art. His sfumato technique and use of chiaroscuro are still studied today. The “Mona Lisa” and “The Last Supper” exposed in the Louvre and in the church Santa Maria delle Grazie, displayed here, are among his most renowned paintings, admired and parodied throughout the world. Enjoy your visit!
Of Spanish origin, Francis Picabia was an active member of the Dada group. However, being both provocative and iconoclastic, he soon began to scorn the serious nature of the avant-garde movements. His painting was at times realistic, at times abstract, and he sought above all to explore potential in art. This collection opens the doors of the Centre Pompidou (Paris) which presents some of Picabia’s major works, such as his famous “Cacodylic Eye” and “Adoration of the Calf”, recently acquired by the museum. Enjoy your visit!
My little Museum is Art History retold through funny anecdotes and backstage trivias by Alicia Flipo. With her wacky demeanor, her inventiveness and her quirky sense of humor, Alicia stages these small Art tales so that once and for all, you could remember the Big stories!
A celebrity couple Road Trip – award winning journalists John Stapleton and Lynn Faulds Wood. Joining them on this jolly jaunt are Thomas Plant and Margie Cooper. With £400 in their pockets the teams kick off in Wrightington, Lancashire and head to Stockport for auction. Lynn and Thomas find themselves literally knee deep in antiques while hunting for old biscuit tins while Margie tries to convince John some rare lamps will make a profit. Also John learns how an American revolutionised British public transport and Lynn sees why snakes are milked in Liverpool.
Discover James Goldstein's house in the heights of Hollywood. It is a beautiful example of the architecture of the mythical and prolific John Lautner. When Goldstein bought this property, the house was not finished and Lautner died in the meantime. Goldstein set about finishing it with the help of the famous architect's former associates. To top it off, he commissioned James Turrell to create an original work on the hillside.
In this episode, we will find Rémy Pagart in his warehouse in Lille. This artist will be one of the 120 exhibitors of « Expo4Art », a contemporary art fair. We will follow him throughout this particular day and we will accompany him in his preparations for this event which is important for him and many other artists.
2000 years of history, mondial cradle of cinema, gastronomic capital… The reputation of Lyon are not more to do. However, there’s a specificity in Lyon that is a special city in France : Murals painting. Discover some of these murals painting, between graphic vertigo and Lyon identity.
For ten days the city of Strasbourg celebrates the inseparable link between art and industry. Through collaborations between companies and contemporary artists, nearly a scores of original works of art will be created and displayed in public spaces. Expertise in critical materials to artists with sculptures made in factories, statues representing the values of a society creations that become the mascot of a company, interconnections and questions about art and industry will be the object of attention. We will discover the works and the actors of the project, through a stroll in the city, in the workshops of artists in the heart of the factory production line.
The French-Moroccan artist Medhi-Georges Lahlou has been living in Brussels for over 10 years. He chose to set up his studio in Molenbeek, a neighborhood with a large Moroccan community. It is the ideal place to find inspiration for his art which navigates in a very autobiographical way between his two cultures of birth Western and North African, Christian and Islamic.
To mark the 500th anniversary of Raphael's death, a major exhibition has opened in Rome. Exhibition on Screen had exclusive access to this event, which brings together over 200 major works by this Renaissance master. The film explores the exhibition and sheds new light on the work of this often misunderstood or, on the contrary, idealized artist.
Graffiti World is a short program dedicated to contemporary urban art around the world. Each episode explores a specific city, highlighting iconic works of street art. Local soundscape accompanies the images for an authentic, commentary-free immersion. The program showcases the creativity and diversity of artistic expression in public spaces. An invitation to discover the richness of graffiti as an art form in its own right.
My little Museum is Art History retold through funny anecdotes and backstage trivias by Alicia Flipo. With her wacky demeanor, her inventiveness and her quirky sense of humor, Alicia stages these small Art tales so that once and for all, you could remember the Big stories!
Two favourite Blue Peter presenters Sarah Greene and Peter Duncan are in the company of Natasha Raskin and Catherine Southon as they hunt for antiques around Surrey, Hertfordshire and North West London. Peter detours to learn how hockey became a popular sport the world over while keen aviator Sarah sees how the Battle of Britain was won. An incredible haul of antiques, including chimney pots, Pinocchio and a pair of African fertility figures, go under the gavel at an auction in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.
In this episode, we'll meet Ebet Roberts, photographer. She captures the essence of the artists she photographs, while amassing a vast archive and the respect of her peers. Her work has been exhibited worldwide and is included in numerous television shows, music anthologies, posters, advertisements, galleries and private collections, as well as permanent collections for rock and jazz musicians...
Private visit takes you to discover the exhibition "Poland 1840-1918, painting the soul of a nation" at the Louvre Museum in Lens. The aim of this exhibition is to show, through prestigious loans from Polish collections, how the painters of this period, at a time when Poland no longer exists, were able to put the national narrative into images and ensure that modern Poland was reborn.
Private Tour takes you to discover the exhibitions on human rights at the Musée de l'Homme in Paris. Nine street artists invaded the walls of the atrium to illustrate articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is a unique exhibition because the artists came on site and realized their works in front of the public. Let's discover these engaged and unconventional artistic creations.
Raphael Federici (street artist), Marine Goodmorning (illustrator), Luca Fiore (cartoonist) and Harry Boudchicha (drawing teacher) reveal their best drawing techniques. Each episode focuses on a specific subject: movement, oil painting, shadows, hair... For the first 10 minutes, each artist gives a theoretical lesson illustrated by sketches. Then they each start working on their creation. Finally, they end with a debrief, comparing and explaining their techniques
After a two-year touring exhibition, in 2015 Girl with a Pearl Earring returned to the Mauritshuis Museum in The Hague. At 350 years old, the eternal Girl has always retained her aura of mystery and charm. The proof is in the number of curious onlookers (1.2 million) who flocked to catch a glimpse of her during her stay in Japan. The documentary seeks to uncover the many enigmas surrounding this extraordinary painting and its mysterious creator - Vermeer. Who was this girl? Why and how did Vermeer paint this picture? Come and travel back in time to discover Johannes Vermeer, visit the charming museum in The Hague and answer all these questions.
Do the names of Rosa Bonheur or Artemisia Gentileschi ring any bell to you? Despite their skills, female painters were for long time ignored by art historians and remain unknown to the public. This documentary recalls the destinies and masterpieces of those women, between the 16th and the 20th century. Who are they? And what did they bring to the art field?
He is one of the most controversial artists, yet one of the most influential. Picasso's collection contained mainly Renoirs. Matisse revered him. Monet too. Renoir was crucial to the creation of the Impressionist movement, before rejecting it altogether to embark on a radically different genre, with great success. The Barnes Collection in Philadelphia has more paintings by Renoir than any other gallery in the world, and it's here that we'll attempt to lift the veil on the remarkable story of this incredible artist.
200 years after it opened and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery hosted the largest Van Gogh exhibition ever held in the UK (September 14, 2024 to January 19, 2025). The exhibition was a huge success, unanimously praised by the press, and tickets sold out quickly, making this film the only way to see what Forbes called a “once-in-a-lifetime exhibition.” Discover the passion that drove one of the world's most beloved artists to revolutionize art. Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers rewrites history and celebrates Van Gogh's genius without exploiting his suffering, allowing audiences to truly understand this iconic artist in a whole new way...
Who was Frida Kahlo? Journey into the life of a true icon, discover her art and the truth behind her often turbulent life. The combination of interviews, commentary and a detailed exploration of Kahlo's art offers a treasure trove of color and a feast of vitality. This intimate, personal documentary provides privileged access to her works, and sheds light on her feverish creativity, resilience and unparalleled thirst for life.
Test and develop your artistic culture with Art Quiz, the game that will allow you to become unaware of art. Whether it's artists, works of art, artistic trends, the price of works... nothing will be a secret for you anymore. Now it's your turn to play!
Possibly the most renowned painter in the world, Vincent van Gogh was born in Holland in 1853 but spent most of his life in France. Suffering from mental instability, Van Gogh produced more that 2,000 paintings before committing suicide aged 37. You will discover during this visit some of his most famous masterpieces, in particularly two “Self-portraits” at the Orsay Museum, “Sunflowers” exposed at the National Gallery in London, “Starry Night” and the “Church at Auvers-sur-Oise”. Enjoy your visit!
Dulwich Picture Gallery has a collection with extraordinary origins! In 1790, the King of Poland commissioned two London art dealers. They bought paintings all over Europe, which remained in their possession after the fall of Poland. They left the collection to Dulwich College and, following their request, the first public art gallery in England opened its doors in 1817. Here you will find masterpieces by artists such as Poussin, Rembrandt and Murillo. Enjoy your visit!
Today we’re in the North East of England with top wheelchair paralympians Tanni Grey-Thompson and Jade Jones. Tanni has a record haul of medals and records, while her promising young protégé Jade is just starting out on her athletics career. In the company of experts Phil Serrell and David Harper, the Baroness from County Durham and Middlesbrough’s Jade will be on the lookout for antiques to take to auction in Harrogate. Tanni also tries her hand at traditional glass making and Jade learns about the man who was a design champion of the region.
Two photographers compete on a given theme. Agnès Grégoire, editor-in-chief of PHOTO magazine, will then have to decide between them and choose the best of the two. Today, the Phocaean city is at the heart of the competition: the two competitors must capture the most aesthetic and unusual aspects of it.
In this episode, we go to the southern suburbs of Paris. It is in a quiet neighborhood that the artist Elias Crespin goes every morning to join his studio. The Venezuelan-born artist has been living there for nearly 5 years and has been making his rather unusual creations. His sculptures are composed of simple geometric figures, lines, triangles, squares or circles, which float in space suspended from almost invisible threads.
Take an hour break to discover the work of a French painter, Paul Cezanne. You will discover his labour with his still-life, mill on the Couleuvre at Pontoise, Young girl with doll.
Take an hour break to discover the work of a French painter, Auguste Renoir. You will discover his labour with Girls at the piano, The Bathers, still-life with apples and pears.
