BBC show archival film of Henry Moor
Corporation entered into an agreement with the Foundation by Henry Moore on the issue for the public display of a collection of 14 films and one audio recording, telling about the work of famous sculptor
shortly fans creativity of the famous British artist and sculptor Henry Moore (Henry Moore) can learn about his idol much more - will come in light rare video and audio for a long time kept in the archives of the BBC. Corporation entered into an agreement with the holder of materials by the Foundation by Henry Moore on the issue for the public display of a collection of 14 films and one audio. These materials are made more than half a century ago in the artist, include a series of programs produced documentary John Reed (John Read), as well as interviews with Moore himself. For example, in one of the movies in 1951 shows the process of creating a fully sculpture "Reclining figure" - from initial sketch to the bronze casting.
Those who want to be able to see these rare materials in a retrospective exhibition of Henry Moore, which opens in the gallery Tate Britain on 24 February. Films will be shown in Moore's house in the village of Perry Green (Hertfordshire) and in other museums and galleries, which will be held exhibitions of the artist. In addition, they will be available on the BBC website in the archives section.
Burton, Jane (Jane Burton), creative director of Tate, said: "Now the Tate is not only, but also other public collections and museums, where there are works by Henry Moore, will be able to demonstrate these materials so that people can learn more about the artist's work. <...> Ensure the wizard creates a work of art out of nothing - it does not convey any words. None of even the most eminent curator and an expert will not be the case is valid ».
According to the Foundation by Henry Moore, Martin Davis (Martin Davis), the sculptor's studio in Perry Green, will soon reopen for visitors and a demonstration video about the author of the work will undoubtedly help to revive interest in the sights. "Films for many years kept locked up in the archives of the Air Force, and now they were first able to see the general public", - he said.
Material prepared Ekaterina Guseva, AI
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