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Directed by David Bickerstaff
James McNeill Whistler
A grounded, slow-burn documentary.
Documentary
2026
1h 30m
Tate Britain is now holding the first major retrospective of Whistler in three decades. This blockbuster exhibition promises to reawaken the world to just how important Whistler is to art history, uniting world-famous masterpieces with rarely seen works. Exhibition on Screen will bring these stunning works and the incredible story behind them to cinemas around the world while the exhibition is still running, bringing this truly global artist to a global audience. This will be an unmissable chance to get to know this visually spectacular artist and the influence he has had on those who followed.
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What is James McNeill Whistler about?+
This documentary provides an in-depth examination of the American painter's career, focusing on a major retrospective held at Tate Britain.
Who directed James McNeill Whistler?+
The film was directed by David Bickerstaff in 2026, known for his work documenting art exhibitions for the cinema.
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