Anish Kapoor documentary premieres on Sky Arte

A documentary titled 'Anish Kapoor – Rosso veneziano' will premiere on Sky Arte on Monday, December 19, offering an intimate portrait of the Anglo-Indian artist. Directed by Waldemar Januszczak, the film explores Kapoor's poetics through his two exhibitions held in Venice during the 2022 Biennale, at the Gallerie dell'Accademia and Palazzo Manfrin. The exhibitions, dominated by blood red, surprised and captivated audiences. The documentary features Kapoor discussing his family, his complex relationship with tradition and religion, and the role of the artist in the contemporary art market. Kapoor shares personal memories of his childhood in India and Israel, his discovery of his artistic inclination, and his hitchhiking journey from Istanbul to London. The film includes iconic works such as 'Mount Moriah at the Gate of the Ghetto', 'Symphony for a Beloved Sun', and 'Shooting Into the Corner'. Kapoor states, 'On the wall of my studio there are three words written: disobey, disapprove, disown. I try to apply them every day, that is, to be a rebellious bad boy.'