My National Gallery
A documentary about the National Gallery in London
Join us at the magnificent National Gallery in London.
The National Gallery in London houses one of the world’s finest collections of European painting, with masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Turner and Van Gogh. The documentary My National Gallery opens the doors to this treasure trove of art while exploring a simple question: why can one particular work of art mean so much to us?
Made to mark the National Gallery’s 200th anniversary, the film tells the museum’s story through the people who know it, work there and return to its collection. Staff, art experts, visitors and well-known cultural figures each choose the work of art that means the most to them. Contributors include Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam.
Through these personal encounters with art, the film offers new ways to look at and understand paintings: details you might otherwise overlook, the stories behind the works, and how the same image can be experienced differently by different people. At the same time, it traces the National Gallery’s 200-year history, from its founding in 1824 to the museum’s role today.
Kunst på film
Kunst på film is presented and curated in collaboration with The Art Trotter – a digital platform for sharing art that makes learning about art easy and engaging, with insight, experiences and a lively community. Explore more at The Art Trotter. (https://www.thearttrotter.com/film)
Venue: Cinemateket i Oslo, Dronningens gate 16, 0152 Oslo
