Lily Cole's Art Matters
2013 · 45m · Documentary
A series of 6 Arts Documentaries, fronted by supermodel, actress and Cambridge Arts graduate, Lily Cole. Lily gets unprecedented access to some of today's most revered and successful contemporary artists. In the name of Art; she navigates the desert with 'wrap' artist Christo, learns the art of boomerang throwing with Mexican artist Gabriel Orozco, models for a nude portrait for Contemporary artist Fiona Banner, has a drawing lesson with the sculptor, Antony Gormley, touches down in Monaco for Marc Quinn's latest exhibition and paints pictures with the doyenne of celluloid film, Tacita Dean. These intimate portraits of artists at home and at play show a side to them rarely seen before. Largely observational documentary in style, there are also contributions from high profile curators, collectors and art commentators; from Ralf Rugoff, Director of the Hayward Gallery to Germaine Geer and, champion of public art, Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Episodes
1. Antony Gormley45m · Model Lily Cole explores the minds and studios of leading artists in a fresh and informative series. She begins with One & Other pioneer Antony Gormley.
2. Christo45m · Lily travels to Abu Dhabi with world-famous artist Christo, as he pursues his 35-year multimillion-dollar quest to create the largest art structure in the world.
3. Tacita Dean45m · Model Lily Cole embarks on a whimsical journey into the world and works of Tacita Dean, as she scours flea markets and cuts film with the world-famous artist.
4. Marc Quinn45m · Marc Quinn takes Lily on a tour of his studio and recent exhibition in Monaco, divulging the gory secrets behind Self and teaching her his trademark techniques.
5. Fiona Banner45m · Lily strips off as Fiona Banner paints her nude portrait. She also explores Banner's installation A Room For London, one of the city's most coveted hotel rooms.
6. Gabriel Orozco45m · Lily meets Gabriel Orozco at his unconventional studio in Pennsylvania, where she discovers his love of found objects and his relaxed approach to life and art.More Like This
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