must-see exhibition
The Great British Art Debate: John Martin Goes to Hollywood
Intolerance (1916) dir. D W Griffith, scene from the Babylon sequence. Source - BFI Stills
The Ten Commandments (1956) dir. Cecil B Demille. Source - BFI Stills.
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14 Nov 2009 - 10 Jan 2010
What is British art?
What does 'British' mean to me?
Who owns all the paintings in our local galleries?
If I make art, am I a British artist?
This exhibition is an investigation into the influence John Martin's work has had on film-making, from Jason and the Argonauts (1963) to The Clash of the Titans (1981).
Film posters, on loan from the British Film Institute, will be on show alongside prints by John Martin and a screening of extracts from DW Griffith's Intolerance (1916).
Have your say:
Come and let us know which films you love and whether you think film-makers are influenced by Martin’s work.
Things to do for families:
Great British Art Debate: A trail for families to do together (also available in the gallery). Download the family trail here. (765kb pdf).
The Great British Art Debate is a partnership project between TATE Britain, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums, Norfolk Museums & Archaeology Service, Museums Sheffield and InIVA. The Great British Art Debate is supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund, and by Renaissance - museums for changing lives.
Download the Great British Art Debate leaflet here to see what else is coming up at the Laing. (3.16MB pdf)
Visit the schools section of the website here to find out about the resources for teachers connected to this exhibition.
