Latest Films
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Cable Street Mural
The Cable Street Mural is a stunning and monumental piece of public art located in East London, commemorating the Battle of Cable Street (1936), a historic moment when local residents, trade unionists, and anti-fascists came together to block a march by the British Union of Fascists. Dr Rafael Schacter tells the stories of defiance and unity through the bold colours and dramatic scenes of the mural and its creation, led by artist Dave Binnington, and later completed by a team of artists after facing vandalism and delays.
04:28
Claes Oldenburg's Bottle of Notes
Elinor Morgan guides us through a famous public sculpture created by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen in Middlesbrough, UK. This whimsical piece, installed in 1993, stands as a striking example of their playful and thought-provoking art. The sculpture resembles a giant, partially unrolled bottle with swirling, calligraphic text inscribed along its surface. The text is taken from the notebooks of the explorer Captain James Cook, who was born near Middlesbrough, tying the sculpture to the local history and its maritime heritage. The piece invites viewers to reflect on themes of exploration, creativity, and the interplay between everyday objects and artistic imagination.
04:31
Elisabeth Frink's Dorset Martyrs
Jo Baring explores the gruesome history of Gallows Hill, Dorset through one of Elisabeth Frink's most profound sculptures. Unveiled in 1986, the Dorset Martyrs commemorates all Dorset men and women who suffered for their faith.
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A Female Gaze
HENI Talks in collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery, explores the complexities behind female self-portraiture, showing stunning examples by artist Issy Wood. Three striking works by the London based artist Issy Wood, unpacks the bold new ways of creating self portraits. Working with found images and combining different styles and techniques, her work offers new ways of understanding the self and perceptions of women in the 21st Century.
