Latest Films
06:07
Eduardo Paolozzi's Faraday
Discover a giant of science at the University of Birmingham, a monumental bronze sculpture over five metres tall and one of Paolozzi's last public artworks. Gregory Salter, author of 'Art and Masculinity in Post-War Britain', unpacks the ways in which masculinity, science, and education all contribute to this mighty yet fractured figure.
07:59
Welsh National War Memorial
In the heart of Cardiff lies a war memorial like no other, one that blends austere beauty with deeply felt sculpture. Peter Wakelin takes us into Cathays Park to admire the The Welsh National War Memorial. Unveiled on the 12th June 1928, it was designed by Sir Ninian Comper and stands to commemorate the servicemen who died during the First World War.
05:02
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.
