Six Days in September
First transmitted in 1979, Arena profiles John Hoyland, seen by many as England's finest abstract painter.
First transmitted in 1979, Arena profiles John Hoyland, seen by many as England's finest abstract painter.
As a major retrospective of his work opens in London, Hoyland faces hostile criticism, starts a new painting and explains why, in his bleaker moments, painting can seem little more than ' flicking away in a corner with a feather duster '.
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成人论坛 Four Abstract Art Collection
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Participant | John Hoyland |
| Participant | Peter Fuller |
| Producer | Alan Yentob |
| Director | Judy Marle |
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