23 works by L.S. Lowry are held in the Tate's collection, yet none were on display to the public at the time of the film's release.
Synopsis
23 works by L.S. Lowry are held in the Tate's collection, yet none were on display to the public at the time of the film's release.
Synopsis
Ian McKellen visits the Tate Modern to examine the absence of L.S. Lowry's works from public display, despite the museum's collection of 23 pieces. The documentary, directed by Margy Kinmonth, features insights from Lowry's heiress, Carol Lowry, who shares her personal archive and recounts her 19-year friendship with the artist. Rock musician Noel Gallagher and artist Dame Paula Rego also contribute their perspectives. The film aired on April 24, 2011, as part of ITV’s Perspectives series.
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Why Watch
- Meet Carol Lowry, L. S. Lowry's heiress and friend.
- Find out why Tate Modern doesn't display Lowry's works.
- See Ian McKellen portray L. S. Lowry.
Did You Know
- The film features Carol Lowry, who was Lowry's heiress and friend for 19 years.
- Tate Britain held a major exhibition of Lowry's landscapes in 2013 after the film.
- The documentary premiered on ITV's Perspectives strand on April 24, 2011.
- The film has a duration of 50 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the documentary Looking for Lowry?
Margy Kinmonth directed the documentary Looking for Lowry.
What year was Looking for Lowry released?
Looking for Lowry was released in 2011.
What major exhibition did Tate Britain hold in response to the controversy over Lowry's works?
Tate Britain held a major exhibition of Lowry's landscapes in 2013 entitled 'Lowry and the Painting of Modern Life'.
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