Have you ever been bored beyond belief and turned to Netflix only to be disappointed? Scrolling through a load of uninteresting tittles that you have seen one too many times? I, like you, have also been bored beyond belief and have one to many times looked to Netlfix for salvation with no avail, until now. I have managed to collate all the best art, design and fashion documentaries so you don’t have too. You can thank me later.
1. Abstract : The art of design (2017) is a 8 episode series delving into the beauty of design in specialised theme. Themes include Illustration, footwear, stage design, Architecture, automotive design, graphic design, photography and interior design. I found this documentary to be very enjoyable and would highly recommend you watch it. It also has a great cast including photographer Platon. 10/10 rating.
2.The 100 year show (2015) is a short documentary following the late success of Cuban minimalist artist Carmen Herrera. A documentary touching on her life as a female artist in the 50’s and 60’s where women were not taken seriously as atists. This short and heart warming documentary shows Carmens rise from non-recognition to being a widely collected artist shown in the top galleries across the top cities.
3.Jeremy Scott : The peoples designer (2015) Documentary of the life of fashion designer Jeremy Scotts life. From humble beginnings growing up on a farm in Missouri to his rise as creative director of Moschino. Interesting and inspiring watch.
4. The first Monday in May (2015) Is a documentary about the power and collaboration of Art and Celebrity particularly focusing on the behind the scenes making of the metropolitan Museums 2015 Met Gala chinas looking through the looking glass Event featuring vogues very own Ana Wintour, Rhianna, Karl Lagerfield and more.
5. The true cost (2015) is an eye opening documentary focusing on the realities of the world of fashion and garment industry. Taking a deeper look into the negative effect fast fashion plays on the third world and the world at large. I would highly recommend anyone to watch this documentary as there are not many like it. I did shed some tears at this one so heads up. 10/10 rating from me.
6.Iris (2014) documentary following the life of 93 year old fashion icon Iris Apfel, i feel like many people may have already watched this one but just incase your the person that hasn’t your welcome. Id give this documentary a 9/10 it is very inspiring and a reminder to all to just be yourself.
7. If you’re interested in the beauty of Architecture then check out Architecture: top 10 . There is 1 season consisting of 10 episodes which go through the design of bridges, transport megastructures, Museums and galleries, TV towers, stadiums, Memorials and monuments and so on. Or you can skip straight to episode 4 on the architecture of museums and galleries, which i found the most interesting. Overall good background noise.
8. Secrets of Selfridges Directed by Sam Taplin in a 54 minute documentary (2015) depicting the history of the iconic london store Selfridges, which is, surprising, more interesting then it sounds.
And there you have it, the most recent art and design related documentaries I’ve seen recently.
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