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In this iPlayer exclusive, music star, actor and artist Goldie gets a sneak preview and takes us on a personal tour of the blockbuster exhibition at Tate Modern, which features one of the giants of Modern Art. Henri Matisse, his health failing, reinvented himself towards the end of his life with a bold and striking new technique, the cut-out. It produced some of his most famous and recognisable works and the Tate's exhibition is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see Matisse's celebrated cut-outs together in one place.
Renowned poet and writer, Benjamin Zephaniah gets a sneak preview and takes us on a personal tour of the new blockbuster exhibition at Tate Britain showcasing one of the great names in British Art.J.M.W.Turner was celebrated in his day, but towards the end of his life, his style grew more radical and daring, causing some critics to think Turner had gone mad. This is a rare chance to see the late great works of one of Britain's most visionary artists, together in one exhibition.
Exclusively for BBC iPlayer, Glastonbury Festival founder and working dairy farmer Michael Eavis, opens the doors of the Victoria and Albert museum for a private view of a major new exhibition of the works of John Constable. Perhaps more than any other painter, Constable perfectly captured not just the beauty but also the day-to-day reality of rural and agricultural Britain.
Musician, style icon and menswear ambassador for the British Fashion Council, Tinie Tempah takes us on an exclusive tour of this year’s blockbuster costume exhibition at the V&A: Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty. With his keen eye, sharp taste, and personal passion for clothing, Tinie talks us through his favourite pieces; giving us a personal and original take on the work of a British sartorial genius. This programme gives the viewer unprecedented access to one of this year’s biggest exhibitions; through the unique expert opinion of one of our most successful musicians. It is a backstage pass to the most important fashion event of 2015.
Jo Brand has gone from being the edgiest stand-up on the 1980s comedy circuit, to one of our most popular onscreen personalities. In her Private View film for BBC iPlayer, she gets exclusive access to the latest exhibition of Grayson Perry's work at Turner Contemporary in Margate. Perry was also an outsider in the 80s, but today the transvestite potter is a celebrated artist. Jo takes us on a personal tour around the artist's early pots, prints, tapestries and sculptures – sharing her admiration for his ability to turn outrageous social observation into beautiful works of art.
Critically acclaimed musician and fashion icon Lianne La Havas takes us on a Private View of the Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition 'Shoes: Pleasure and Pain', where she gets after-hours access to the amazing show. Lianne reveals the artistic and social history of footwear, with the exhibition displaying 200 shoes ranging from gold leaf Ancient Egyptian flip flops and the platforms that tripped up Naomi Campbell, to the latest extraordinary contemporary designs.
British model Neelam Gill takes us on a Private View of the Vogue 100: A Century of Style showcase at the National Portrait Gallery in London. The exhibition celebrates 100 years of cutting edge fashion, beauty and portrait photography by British Vogue. Twenty-year-old Neelam is hot property in the world of fashion and this film sees her share insights on the last century of British Vogue, including her own personal experiences, lifting the lid on one of the fashion world’s greatest institutions.
