Gauguin from the National Gallery, London
Saturday, January 25th at 12 Noon
$12 Members | $17 Public
Filmed in Tahiti, France, the Marquesas Islands and the UK, this new documentary will explore the extraordinary – and often problematic – artistic achievements of Paul Gauguin. Narrated by Dominic West (The Wire, The Affair, Colette), and with commentary from Gauguin's descendants, artists and world experts; the film examines Gauguin’s legacy not only through the lens of art history, but also those of gender and post-colonial politics, reassessing the artist’s treatment of young indigenous women and his role in 19th century French colonialism. This will be followed by a 30-minute private view of the National Gallery exhibition of Gauguin’s portraits. (90 Mins)