Tate video Why Study Art? features Hockney, Blanchett, Tillmans
Tate London recently shared a new video on their YouTube channel titled Why Study Art? In this clip, several prominent figures from the art world make appearances, including David Hockney, Yinka Shonibare MBE, and Cate Blanchett, among others. This initiative is part of a larger campaign by the British museum to promote art education, which is rooted in a 2018 report from Arts Council England highlighting the benefits of integrating arts and culture in schools. Each participant offers their perspective: Hockney emphasizes how drawing sharpens our perception, while Shonibare views art as crucial for understanding contemporary society, and Opie points out that creativity enhances critical thinking skills.
Key facts
- Video titled Why Study Art? published on Tate London's YouTube channel.
- Features 15 artists, actors, and cultural figures including David Hockney, Cate Blanchett, and Wolfgang Tillmans.
- Part of a campaign promoting art education by the Tate.
- References a 2018 study commissioned by Arts Council England on benefits of arts education.
- Hockney says drawing teaches people to look.
- Shonibare sees art as a key to reading contemporary society.
- Opie states creativity corresponds to critical thinking.
- Initiative aims to promote art education in schools.
Entities
Artists
- David Hockney
- Yinka Shonibare MBE
- Michael Craig-Martin
- Catherine Opie
- Cate Blanchett
- Anne-Marie Imafidon
- Cornelia Parker
- Wolfgang Tillmans
- Amanda Levete
- Tania Bruguera
- Bob and Roberta Smith
- Michael Clark
- Jacqueline Wilson
- Alan Parker
- Jeremy Deller
Institutions
- Tate
- Arts Council England
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom