Artists Films
This series of films was commissioned by The British Council, Visual Arts Department, to celebrate their partnership with UK presentations from Great Britain, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland as part of the UK at the Venice Biennale campaign 2009.
For further history of the UK at Venice visit www.britishcouncil.org/venicebiennale
Martin Boyce at the Palazzo Pisani, Venice
The artist talks about the exhibition No Reflections, a series of new works created for seven inter-connected rooms on the second floor of a 15th century Palazzo. Curated by Judith Winter and Graham Domke, Dundee Contemporary Arts.
From Venice, John Cale talks about his work
The artist and musician presents a new specially commissioned audio-visual installation, curated by Bruce Haines. Cale describes how the landscape of his childhood in Wales influenced his work.
Susan MacWilliam discusses her work
Following its installation in an old orphanage building behind Santa Maria della Pieta, the artist speaks about her work and its relationship to Venice.
Steve McQueen at the British Pavilion
Steve McQueen talks about his new film Giardini which was made specifically for the British Pavilion and is now on show in Venice until 22 November.
