Six Days in September
First transmitted in 1979, Arena profiles John Hoyland, seen by many as England's finest abstract painter.
First transmitted in 1979, Arena profiles John Hoyland, seen by many as England's finest abstract painter.
As a major retrospective of his work opens in London, Hoyland faces hostile criticism, starts a new painting and explains why, in his bleaker moments, painting can seem little more than ' flicking away in a corner with a feather duster '.
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±«Óãtv Four Abstract Art Collection
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Participant | John Hoyland |
Participant | Peter Fuller |
Producer | Alan Yentob |
Director | Judy Marle |
Broadcasts
- Sat 29 Sep 1979 21:50±«Óãtv Two except East & South East
- Wed 20 Feb 1980 19:45±«Óãtv Two except East & South East
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