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Free Thinking: Figuring out Abstract Art

Figuring out Abstract Art

18/09/2014

BBC Radio 4 - Free Thinking, Figuring out Abstract Art

From Tate Modern, London, Anne McElvoy leads a debate about abstract art past and present.

Scientist Baroness Susan Greenfield, painter Fiona Rae, poet Paul Farley and artist and critic Matt Collings join Anne McElvoy to discuss abstract art past and present.

Scientist Susan Greenfield, painter Fiona Rae, poet Paul Farley and artist and TV presenter Matt Collings discuss abstract art past and present. The event recorded in front of an audience at the Starr Auditorium at Tate Modern is chaired by Anne McElvoy. 

Part of a series of broadcasts tying into BBC 4 Goes Abstract 

Malevich: Revolutionary of Russian Art is at Tate Modern until October 26th 
Mondrian and his Studios is at Tate Liverpool until October 5th.

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