In the early 1980s the German artist Sigmar Polke became a dedicated scholar of pigment manufacture. He favoured highly toxic, banned or otherwise exotic substances, but as a modern day alchemist he shrouded his knowledge in mystery.
Introduction to the film screening by special guests from Polke’s family who will discuss his relationship to film and Christof Kohlhöfer will also discuss his collaboration with Polke.
From dazzle ships to Whistler, the Liverpool Biennial has taken over the city. In this video TateShots takes a tour of the UK's largest international contemporary art festival