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James McNeill Whistler: Exhibition On Screen

A bold 19th-century visionary, James McNeill Whistler defied Victorian convention to revolutionise modern art, redefining painting through harmony, tone, and a radical pursuit of beauty.

James McNeill Whistler was one of the 19th century’s most radical artistic voices, rejecting Victorian convention to pursue a new vision of “art for art’s sake.” Inspired by music, he reimagined painting through tone and harmony, creating works he called “arrangements” and “nocturnes.” Best known for Whistler’s Mother, one of the most iconic images in art history, this film reveals the artist behind the masterpiece, set against Tate Britain’s landmark retrospective of his work.

“An artist is not paid for his labour but for his vision.”
James McNeil Whistler

“A major retrospective of a truly global artist”
Time Out

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Film Length: 90mins
Format: 2D
Cert: 12A

Screenings

Film/Event	Date	Time
James McNeill Whistler: Exhibition On Screen	Tuesday Sep 15	5:30PM	BOOK
James McNeill Whistler: Exhibition On Screen	Friday Sep 18	2:50PM	BOOK