The Sunflowers are among Van Gogh's most famous paintings. The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has dedicated an exhibition to these works and Exhibition on screen, which was given exclusive access to the event, guides us through the exhibition to investigate the mysteries surrounding these paintings. The film also takes us to Tokyo, Philadelphia, London and Munich to follow the 5 main works in the exhibition.
During the Renaissance the male body was portrayed less frequently than its female counterpart. With the advent of studies at the French Academy in Rome, the male nude became, on the contrary, the most important exercise for the student painter, to the point where a work portraying a naked man became known as “Academy Study”. Look at the figure in “Charon Ferrying the Shades” by Subleyras or the “Male Nude or Hector” by David. The male nude also represents the heroic nude, for example in Ingres’ painting “Oedipus and the Sphinx”. Enjoy your visit!
The Alhambra is a palace, or rather a complex of two palaces built by two successive caliphs in the 14th century, Yusuf I (1333-1353) and Mohammed V (1353-1391). These two palaces are surrounded by an older fortress (10th century), crowning a 700-meter-long rocky outcrop with reddish walls (Al-Hamra means red). The two palaces are contiguous. They form a single complex organized around two patios. The overall plan is asymmetrical, with the two patios set at right angles to each other. Circulation is tortuous. In the 14th century, it's hard to imagine an architect who didn't like regularity and symmetry! Here, all is refinement: the earthenware mosaics on the floors, the sculpted plasterwork on the walls, the carved, sculpted and painted woodwork on the ceilings - everything is a declension of geometric, floral or epigraphic motifs. It's all part of a complex yet harmonious decor. To understand this distribution of spaces, so radically different from the Florentine palace or Renaissa
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.
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
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!
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.
Two luvvies from the world of stage and TV, Ruth Madoc and Su Pollard, best known for their appearances in sitcom Hi-De-Hi, are antique hunting with Phil Serrell and Raj Bisram. Setting off from the Welsh border town of Monmouth they head for auction in Congleton, Cheshire. Ruth also gets to find out about the incredible 19th century nurse – and it’s not Florence Nightingale – whilst Su visits ancient Roman town Caerleon and finds time for an amphitheatre showdown with Phil. And Su attempts to resolve an age old mystery...does Phil wear a wig?
Passionate about horticulture, Monet remains the undisputed master of garden painting in the history of art, but he was not alone. Artists such as Van Gogh, Bonnard, Picasso and Matisse used the garden as a strong theme in their work. These great artists, along with many other famous names, are brought together in an innovative exhibition from the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Royal Gallery of Arts in London. From the exhibition itself to the beauty of artists' gardens such as Monet's at Giverny, we take a journey to discover how the modern garden was used to explore radical and wondrous new ideas.
With loans from across the world, this major retrospective brings together Vermeer’s most famous masterpieces including Girl with a Pearl Earring, The Geographer, The Milkmaid, The Little Street, Lady Writing a Letter with her Maid, and Woman Holding a Balance. In all, 28 of his surviving 37 works. This film invites audiences to a privileged view of the exhibition, accompanied by the director of the Rijksmuseum and the curators of the show. A truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to discover the genius of Vermeer and his fascinating and mysterious life.
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
Private Tour takes you to discover the exhibition "Florence Lazar" at the Jeu de Paume in Paris. Florence Lazar is an artist known for her photographs, videos and even films. This artist travels the world with her camera to show what we do not talk about. During this exhibition you will be able to observe works such as "the peasants".
Private visit takes you to discover the exhibition « The Drawing Factory », an exposition of 33 contemporary artists in Paris, from March to September 2021. This exposition was initiated by Christine Phal, founder of Drawing Lab. It brought together 33 different cotemporary drawing artists that come from everywhere and who were selected. These artists have taken over an old hotel in order to pursue their projects or develop new ones. During this visit you’ll discover the singular universe of artists expressing their art in this ephemeral workshop, exposing abstract or surrealist works.
The Petit-Palais Museum in Paris was built for the World Fair of 1900, at the same time as the Grand Palais. The collection includes masterpieces such as Rembrandt’s “Self-Portrait in oriental Costume”, “A Seaport at Sunset” by Claude or “The Three Bathers” by Cézanne. It is also where you find the famous erotic work by Gustave Courbet: “Sleep”... Enjoy your visit!
The Alhambra is a palace, or rather a complex of two palaces built by two successive caliphs in the 14th century, Yusuf I (1333-1353) and Mohammed V (1353-1391). These two palaces are surrounded by an older fortress (10th century), crowning a 700-meter-long rocky outcrop with reddish walls (Al-Hamra means red). The two palaces are contiguous. They form a single complex organized around two patios. The overall plan is asymmetrical, with the two patios set at right angles to each other. Circulation is tortuous. In the 14th century, it's hard to imagine an architect who didn't like regularity and symmetry! Here, all is refinement: the earthenware mosaics on the floors, the sculpted plasterwork on the walls, the carved, sculpted and painted woodwork on the ceilings - everything is a declension of geometric, floral or epigraphic motifs. It's all part of a complex yet harmonious decor. To understand this distribution of spaces, so radically different from the Florentine palace or Renaissa
Born in Bern (Switzerland) at the end of the war, the artist Olivier Mosset probably embodies the contradictions of the artistic avant-garde, as they have emerged in Europe and the United States since the 1960s. Having lived and worked in Paris from 1965 to 1977, he then moved to the United States, where he plays, not without a certain detachment, a pivotal role between the two continents.
On this July 14, 1906, day of the French national day, the tricolored flags float in the streets of Le Havre. Discover sumptuous works with landscapes of all kinds.
Every Rembrandt exhibition is eagerly awaited, but this exhibition organized by London's National Gallery and Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum was an unprecedented event. The documentary highlights the historic Rembrandt exhibition, while tracing his life. Rembrandt is one of the greatest artists who ever lived, and this deeply moving documentary seeks to explore the truth about the man behind the legend.
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!
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.
In this episode, we meet the artist Alain Godon. From the shores of France to the English countryside, from parachutist to nightclub manager, Alain Godon has had a thousand and one lives. But he has always remained a painter. He is a figurative painter with a naive and cheerful pencil stroke, who, far from fashions, trends and museum fads, is acclaimed by many collectors for whom he works from his workshop in Waltham in Kent.
In this episode, we will meet the artist Tania Mouraud. This artist is a key figure in French contemporary art. Her work takes on very different forms, while remaining based on a real social commitment and ontological questioning. She mobilizes the viewer's awareness of himself and the world in which he finds himself.
In this episode, we will discuss with Greg Gorman, photographer. He has photographed and worked with many celebrities. According to him, the biggest part of being a photographer is getting into people's heads and breaking down the barriers that people create around them.
In this episode, we will discuss with Spencer Tunick, an American visual photographer. He is known for his photographic compositions featuring hundreds of volunteers, men and women, posing nude, mostly in urban settings. He does not define himself as a photographer, but as a creator of installations, the photos being only the representation of his works.
Two luvvies from the world of stage and TV, Ruth Madoc and Su Pollard, best known for their appearances in sitcom Hi-De-Hi, are antique hunting with Phil Serrell and Raj Bisram. Setting off from the Welsh border town of Monmouth they head for auction in Congleton, Cheshire. Ruth also gets to find out about the incredible 19th century nurse – and it’s not Florence Nightingale – whilst Su visits ancient Roman town Caerleon and finds time for an amphitheatre showdown with Phil. And Su attempts to resolve an age old mystery...does Phil wear a wig?
Comic and entertainer Jim Moir and his wife Nancy Sorrell are Road Tripping in Kent today. Better known as Vic Reeves, Jim brings his unique brand of humour to the business of buying antiques. While model and TV presenter Nancy also knows a thing or two about bargaining and she’s very competitive! The couple are ably assisted by experts Charlie Ross and Thomas Plant. Look out for Jim’s uncanny gift of guessing the age of just about anything, Dixon crossing the Niagara Falls and how to navigate by Longitude. Plus will the mysterious Mrs Parker turn up to the auction?
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.
In June 2017, a major exhibition opened in Paris at the Musée d'Orsay. For the first time, this exhibition brought together all Cézanne's portraits. This was an opportunity to analyze Cézanne's work with the help of international experts and to tour the rooms of the National Portrait Gallery in London and the National Gallery of Art in Washington.
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.
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.
The National Gallery of London is offering a fresh look at arguably one of the greatest artists of all – Johannes Vermeer, painter of the famous Girl with a Pearl Earring. In an exhibition entitled ‘Vermeer and Music: The Art of Love and Leisure’, The National Gallery has chosen to focus on Vermeer’s relationship with music. It is one of the most popular themes of Dutch painting and reveals an enormous amount about this most fascinating of artists.
"I envy the Japanese", wrote Van Gogh to his brother Theo. Thanks to the exhibition on which this film is based, at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, we understand why. Although Vincent van Gogh never visited Japan, it remains the country that had the greatest influence on him and his work. By visiting Japanese art galleries in Paris and creating his own image of Japan after extensive research, print collections and lengthy discussions with other artists, the discovery of Japanese art took van Gogh's career in an exciting new direction.
In this episode we will decipher the most famous works of Johannes Vermeer. He was born in 1632 and lived his whole life in Delft. He painted mainly interior scenes, everyday life with middle-class people but also with servants. He is the author of "The Milkmaid", "The Girl with the Pearl" and "The Geographer". He died in 1675 and left behind a collection of about 35 paintings that are exhibited all over the world.
This gallery was built in the 16th century as the seat for Florence’s new administrative offices (uffizi), and opened to the public as the Uffizi Gallery in the 18th century. Today it still offers the world’s most beautiful collection of Italian Renaissance art. How could anyone remain insensitive to the sensual beauty of “The Birth of Venus” by Botticelli, “The Venus of Urbino” by Titian, or Correggio’s “Danae”? Enjoy your visit!
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Legends of stage and screen, Charles Dance and Geraldine James join antiques experts Natasha Raskin and Will Axon on this Road Trip romp around Wiltshire. Charles finds a pair of Edwardian silver vases he hopes will prove profitable at an auction in Essex. Geraldine, however, bumps into a chap in the street with a 19th Century French Empire secretaire. It costs her a small fortune – will the gamble pay off? A diversion from the shops sees Charles end up in the cockpit of a very old helicopter while Geraldine learns how a small part of Swindon dating back 170 years influenced the creation of the modern NHS.
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.
Kimiko Yoshida has settled in a working-class neighborhood in the northeast of Paris. Her house is at the same time an exhibition gallery, a reception room and a studio. Initially a photographer, she has become a visual artist. The self-portrait is a motif that punctuates the artist's work. But paradoxically, she flees vanity to aim at disappearance.
Take an hour break to discover the work of a Spanish painter, Francisco de Goya. You will discover his labour with Lunch in the Countryside, The third of may 1808 or the Cannibals.
Take an hour break to discover the work of a Flemish painter, Pierre Paul Rubens. You will discover his labour with Samson and Dalilah, The four philosophers or The education of Marie de’Medici.
