Gauguin from the National Gallery

Showings

The Oakes Center Fri, Jan 31, 2020 7:00 PM
This cinematic film explores Gauguin's extraordinary, and at times controversial, artistic achievement, with commentary from his descendants, artists and world experts. The documentary will be followed by an exclusive private view of the National Gallery exhibition: The Gauguin Portraits, just after it opens in London.

Description

This fascinating cinema event opens with a brand-new documentary narrated by actor Dominic West about the life and work of Paul Gauguin, one of the world's most popular and important artists. Filmed in Tahiti, France, the Marquesas Islands and the UK, this cinematic film explores Gauguin's extraordinary, and at times controvisial artistic achievement. The tour will be led by the exhibition curators and guest contributors, bringing this first ever ehibition of Gauguin's portraits to the big screen with stunning close-ups and illuminating insights.