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Frank Bowling's Abstract World

Brenda Emmanus meets abstract artist Frank Bowling, who became the first black Royal Academician in 2005, to coincide with a major retrospective of his work at Tate Britain.

Internationally renowned abstract artist Frank Bowling became the first black Royal Academician in 2005. Now 85 years old, and subject of a major retrospective at Tate Britain in London, Brenda Emmanus meets Bowling to look back over his long career. Featuring interviews with critics and fellow artists Brenda examines the significance of his work in the history of British art.

24 minutes

Last on

New Year's Day 202022:30GMT
BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD

Credits

PresenterBrenda Emmanus
Interviewed GuestFrank Bowling
DirectorCharlie Sever
Executive ProducerTanya Hudson
EditorAldo Palumbo

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