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Figuring out Abstract Art

Scientist Baroness Susan Greenfield, painter Fiona Rae, poet Paul Farley and artist and critic Matt Collings join Anne McElvoy to discuss abstract art past and present.

Scientist Susan Greenfield, painter Fiona Rae, poet Paul Farley and artist and TV presenter Matt Collings discuss abstract art past and present. The event recorded in front of an audience at the Starr Auditorium at Tate Modern is chaired by Anne McElvoy.

Part of a series of broadcasts tying into ±«Óãtv 4 Goes Abstract

Malevich: Revolutionary of Russian Art is at Tate Modern until October 26th
Mondrian and his Studios is at Tate Liverpool until October 5th.

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Thu 18 Sep 2014 22:00

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is a broadcaster and writer and collaborates with Emma Biggs on art works. 

You can watch his documentary via the ±«Óãtv Iplayer.


is Professor of Poetry at Lancaster University


’s book Mind Change: How Digital Technologies Are Leaving Their Mark On Our Brains is available now in hardback and e-book now


’s work is currently showing in two exhibitions. A joint exhibition Painter, Painter: Dan Perfect, Fiona Rae is at Southampton City Art Gallery until 18 October 2014. Plus Rae has a solo exhibition Zeichnungen at the Buchmann Box in Berlin until 1 November 2014.


Malevich

is at Tate Modern in London until 26 October 2014


Mondrian

is at Tate Liverpool until 5 October 2014.

±«Óãtv Four Goes Abstract

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Credits

Role Contributor
Interviewed Guest Susan Greenfield
Interviewed Guest Fiona Rae
Interviewed Guest Paul Farley
Interviewed Guest Matthew Collings
Presenter Anne McElvoy
Producer Jacqueline Smith
Editor Robyn Read

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  • Thu 18 Sep 2014 22:00

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