Latest Films
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Keith Cunningham: The Lost Master
In this HENI Talks film, Damien Hirst, Peter Doig, Sir Frank Bowling, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Sir John Hegarty, amongst others, celebrate Keith Cunningham (1929–2014), a painter of astonishing skill, widely admired by peers and mentors alike, and uncover the artist's "Lost Masterpieces". Cunningham was a revered contemporary of Francis Bacon and Frank Bowling, a group that would go on to define post-war British art, and trained at the Royal College of Art in the 1950s alongside Leon Kossoff and Joe Tilson. Unlike his contemporaries, however, Cunningham walked away from the spotlight. By the late 1960s, he had turned his back on the public art world entirely, and for more than four decades his talent was known only to a circle of insiders — but unseen and undistracted Cunningham quietly created some of the most powerful and uncompromising works of post-war British art enjoyed by some of the most influential artists and critics of today.
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Gilbert & George: DEATH HOPE LIFE FEAR
Filmed in collaboration with The Gilbert and George Centre, this film invites Gilbert and George to talk about ‘DEATH HOPE LIFE FEAR…’ that span the years 1984 to 1998, an astonishingly prolific period for the artists. From their very beginnings, Gilbert & George have sought to express in their art the fundamentals of human existence: the universal truths as they see them of the modern condition. The title of this film, ‘DEATH HOPE LIFE FEAR…’ is therefore descriptive of the subjects surveyed by the art of Gilbert & George, and the feelings that may be evoked by those subjects within the individual, who as such ‘completes’ the picture, each in their own way. The exhibition at The Goerge and Gilbert Centre, brings together the epic quadripartite picture DEATH HOPE LIFE FEAR, which the exhibition takes its title from, and presents it alongside a unique selection of pictures from Gilbert & George’s ‘NEW DEMOCRATIC PICTURES’ and ‘RUDIMENTARY PICTURES’.
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Architect Sir Peter Cook On A Lifetime Of Drawing
In this HENI Talks film, we dive into the imaginative world of Sir Peter Cook's drawings, a pioneering British architect and co-founder of the avant-garde group, Archigram in conversation with Hans Ulrich Obrist. Renowned for his radical re-imaginings of urban landscapes, Cook’s vibrant artworks offer a window into cities of the future, blending architectural precision with artistic flair. With a career spanning over six decades, Sir Peter Cook (b. 1936) has been instrumental in challenging conventional architectural norms. His work, characterised by bold colours and dynamic forms, envisions cities that are both functional and fantastical. Beyond his architectural achievements, Cook’s paintings stand as independent artworks, which are celebrated worldwide.
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Concordia: Sir Brian Clarke's Stunning Landmark Installation
Discover Concordia (2025), a landmark instillation by the world's leading stained glass artist, Sir Brian Clarke, at Bahrain International Airport. Spanning 34 metres in width and 17 metres in height, it is one of the largest stained glass installations in the world. From concept to completion, discover how intricate craftsmanship, bold design and centuries-old techniques come together in a one-of-a-kind public art installation. Concordia marks the culmination of Clarke’s decades-long practice, incorporating in its design some of the artist’s most celebrated motifs – including poppies, daffodils and oak leaves – while also referencing his long-established interest in Islamic ornamentation: ‘Everything I have ever learned about stained glass is in some way expressed in this. Concordia integrates multiple cultural influences into its design, creating a harmonious fusion of styles that reflect Bahrain’s role as a meeting point between East and West. The piece blends the mathematical precision of traditional Islamic geometric patterns, inspired by Clarke’s visits to Morocco, with natural elements symbolic of Bahrain’s landscape, such as jasmine flowers, dragonflies, and hawks. Additionally, the work draws from Western artistic traditions, referencing medieval European tapestries and illuminated manuscripts from the Book of Hours.
