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Jonathan Saunders Inspired by Anthony Caro
Fashion designer Jonathan Saunders staged his Spring/Summer collection 2014 at Tate Britain, inspired by the grandeur of its neo-classical architecture, as well as by the art within its walls. Walking through the galleries he chose a...
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Preen Inspired by David Hockney
Design duo Preen drew on David Hockney's painting 'A Bigger Splash' in creating swimwear and clothing for their resort collection 2014. They invited us into the studio to show us how they transformed Hockney's painting with its hot LA...
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Lynette Yiadom-Boakye | Turner Prize Nominee 2013 | TateShots
In the studio with Turner Prize 2013 nominee Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. The figures in Lynette Yiadom-Boakye's portraits are all fictions, conjured from a scrapbook of memories. Each one is completed in a single day, because, as she puts it:...
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Miles Aldridge Inspired by Mark Gertler
To celebrate the opening of the new Tate Britain, Tate invited Fashion photographer Miles Aldridge to create a series of photographic prints, inspired by art. Aldridge chose Mark Gertler's painting 'Merry-Go-Round', from 1916, and in...
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Conserving Saloua Raouda Choucair | TateShots
Tate conservator Rachel Barker travels to Beirut to help preserve paintings damaged by electricity curfews and changing temperatures. Art conservators go to great lengths when fulfilling their roles. Here Rachel Barker is interviewed at...
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Is Photography Art? – Hangout on Air
This is an archived version of the 'Photography meets Art' Hangout On Air that took place on 30 October, 2013 at Tate Britain. Guests Miles Aldridge and Simon Baker, join Miranda Sawyer and online contributors for a lively discussion...
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David Shrigley | Turner Prize Nominee 2013 | TateShots
A visit with Turner Prize 2013 nominee David Shrigley in his Glasgow studio, and in Derry~Londonderry with the installation of his new work. David Shrigley was nominated for his solo exhibition at Hayward Gallery David Shrigley: Brain...
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Henry Moore – Meet 500 Years of British Art
Tate's curators introduce the new displays at Tate Britain, from 1540 to the present. This week, Chris Stephens explores the work of Henry Moore. This room is part of the display: Walk through British Art BP Displays sponsored by BP
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Mira Schendel: Stimulating Space | TateShots
A Jewish refugee from fascist Italy, Mira Schendel became one of Brazil's greatest artists. Art critic Guy Brett first met Mira Schendel in the 1960s and was immediately attracted by the energy that he found in her work, which he said...
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JMW Turner | Meet 500 Years of British Art
Tate's curators introduce the new displays at Tate Britain, from 1540 to the present. This week, David Brown explores the work of JMW Turner. This room is part of the display: Walk through British Art BP Displays sponsored by BP
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Laure Prouvost | Turner Prize Winner 2013 | TateShots
A visit with Turner Prize 2013 nominee Laure Prouvost in her London studio to discuss her unique approach to filmmaking. 'I think misunderstanding makes you use your imagination more' says Laure Prouvost. Prouvost's unique approach to...
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Cooking Meets Art: Make Cake for Tate
The new Tate Britain opens in November, and we want to celebrate with cake. In our own unique version of a bake off, we're asking you to send us cake recipes inspired by art in Tate Britain's collection. We'll pick the ones we like most...
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Marvin Gaye Chetwynd – 'My Work is About Boosting Moral' | TateShots
Enter the world of Marvin Gaye Chetwynd as the artist shows TateShots around her studio. In this film the artist discusses her varied work and features clips from her recent performances and films. *This film contains some nudity* Marvin...
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Marlene Dumas on Great Men | TateShots
In our second film with Marlene Dumas we spotlight her ‘Great Men’ series, a group of portraits made in response to Russia’s anti-gay legislation. Dumas herself has been heavily influenced by gay artists and writers throughout her...
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Rose English – 'Exploring Language in Public' | TateShots
Rose English introduces the Tate Liverpool exhibition Keywords and reflects on looks back at the radical art of 1980s Britain. This was a tumultuous decade in Britain, marked by many forms of oppositional politics which had a direct...
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Alexis Hunter – 'We Knew We Were Making History' | TateShots
Born in New Zealand, artist Alexis Hunter moved to London in the 1970s. A painter and photographer who used feminist theory in her work, Hunter was politically active and deeply involved in the emerging British feminist scene. Hunter...
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Ask the Artist | Questions for Tania Bruguera | TateShots
Watch Cuban artist Tania Bruguera answer questions about her 2018-19 Tate Modern Hyundai Commission, submitted by the public. Tania Bruguera’s Hyundai Commission in Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall asks museum visitors to experience a...
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King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid – A Modern Retelling | Tate Collective
In this modern retelling of the timeless and universal story behind Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones painting, King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid, we follow King Cophetua as he navigates his way through our real and virtual worlds to find...
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How to Weave Like Anni Albers | Tate
Ever wondered how a piece of fabric is made? For this how to, Textile Designer Rosa Pearks shows us how to weave a piece of fabric inspired by Anni Albers. If the film leaves you feeling really inspired, follow our step-by-step below and...
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John Singer Sargent – Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose | Art Close Up | Tate
Listen to and watch an in-depth audio description of John Singer Sargent's Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose. Hear a detailed description of the artwork, descriptions of the colours and forms in the artwork, and how the artist made the work....
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Helen Johnson – ‘Humour is a Powerful Tool for an Artist’ | Tate
Helen Johnson is an Australian artist and teacher. In her paintings, Johnson addresses colonial history and its ongoing impact on Australia’s political and social reality. Born in 1979 in Melbourne, Australia, Johnson lives and works in...
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An Allegory of Man | TateShots
Uncover the symbolism hidden in this 400-year-old artwork, painted by an unknown artist, on display at Tate Britain. Like most religious paintings, 'An Allegory of Man’ is packed with hidden meanings. Extremely few British paintings of...
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How to Paint Like Lowry | Tate
Ever wondered how Lowry painted his masterpieces? Find out in this 'how to' with artist, Kathryn Edwards. To see the full instructions and to find out more about L. S. Lowry: https://goo.gl/ig1axL Materials list: Paints (Acrylics colours...
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Why Study Art? | TateShots
We asked leading artists, actors, filmmakers, architects and choreographers why art should be on the curriculum. Watch their responses. Should art be on the curriculum? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below. Featuring: David...