Tate Britain is delighted to host the launch of The Artists Cinema 2016, a unique project initiated by The Independent Cinema Office (ICO) and LUX; bringing experimental artists’ film back into cinemas across the UK.
This special preview presents five new artists’ films: Gabriel Abrantes (A Brief History of Princess X), Dora García (El helicóptero), Naeem Mohaiemen (Abu Ammar is Coming), Margaret Salmon (Bird), and Corin Sworn with Tony Romano (The Coat). The screenings will be followed by the artists in conversation with Ben Cook (LUX) and Adam Pugh (ICO).
Programme
Corin Sworn with Tony Romano The Coat 2016, 6 min 21 sec
Margaret Salmon Bird 2016, 6 min 21 sec
Gabriel Abrantes with Francisco Ciprianni A Brief History of Princess X Portugal/ France 2016, 6 min
Naeem Mohaiemen, Abu Ammar is Coming Bangladesh / Lebanon / USA 2016, 6 mins
Dora García El helicóptero Belgium / Spain 2016, 6mins 5secs