Latest Films
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Zaha Hadid: Vitra Fire Station
Rolf Fehlbaum, chairman emeritus of Vitra, discusses the visionary design of Zaha Hadid’s Vitra Fire Station, one of her most iconic early works. Completed in 1993, this groundbreaking building in Weil am Rhein, Germany, defies conventional architectural forms with its sculptural forms, sharp angles, and dramatic use of concrete. Redefining architectural boundaries, the Vitra Fire Station was Hadid’s first constructed project, marking a pivotal moment in her career and influencing generations of architects to come.
08:11
Mike Kelley: Art, Influence & Legacy
Renowned art critic and curator Rob Storr delves into the life, work, and impact of Mike Kelley, one of the most provocative and influential artists of his time. In this insightful film, Storr unpacks Kelley’s unique approach to art, his exploration of memory, pop culture, and the subconscious, and his lasting legacy in contemporary art. Through expert analysis, Storr sheds light on Kelley’s complex practice—spanning sculpture, performance, video, and installation—revealing the depth and radical nature of his artistic vision.
16:55
The Origins of Art Nouveau Architecture
An in-depth film that explores Horta's Architectural legacy and the beginnings of art nouveau with writer and curator Paul Greenhalgh. Seen as a major breakthrough of modern architecture in the 1890s. Tracing its origins to Victor Horta’s house for the scientist and professor Émile Tassel, this film visits and explores Horta’s four major townhouses—Hôtel Tassel, Hôtel Solvay, Hôtel van Eetvelde, and Maison & Atelier Horta (Horta Museum as it is today) —remarkable and pioneering works of Art Nouveau architecture.
07:30
Alfred Kubin's Terrifying Artworks at the Albertina
The Albertina's Chief Curator of the Graphic Art Collection takes us on a journey through 30 of Alfred Kubin's nightmarish drawings. From a one-eyed severed head to a monstrous devouring ape, Kubin’s dark world unfolds, each drawing revealing the many disturbing corners of his imagination and offering a deeper look into his mind.
