Phyllida and Film: ‘The Exterminating Angel’

As part of our ‘Phyllida and Film’ series, join us for a screening of ‘The Exterminating Angel’ (1962), introduced by Jess Flood-Paddock, at Hauser & Wirth Somerset.

Phyllida Barlow’s lively and informed interest in art, literature, music, film and the performing arts was as broad as it was varied. Coinciding with the exhibition, ‘Phyllida Barlow. unscripted’, this film program has been selected by curator Frances Morris, with active involvement from Barlow’s husband Fabian Peake. The films celebrate Barlow’s love of the absurd, of making and creating in new ways, and her curiosity for the world around us.  

Sculptor Jess Flood-Paddock took part in our ‘unscripted’ artist residency this summer, and was a former student of Phyllida Barlow at the Slade School of Fine Art, London, UK. She collaborated with the artist on the group exhibition, ‘Phyllida Barlow and Jess Flood-Paddock,’ The Russian Club, London, UK (2010).

Tickets are free and include a glass of wine or soft drink on arrival. If you are able, we suggest a £7 donation to support our 2024 – 2025 charity partner, Good Company Bruton.

This event will now take place in the Education Lab at the gallery, not King’s Bruton.

Advance booking is essential and seats will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. We recommend an age rating of 13 years and above for all the screenings. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Please note that the gallery and garden will close at 4 pm. Da Costa and Roth Bar will be open until 6 pm. You can consume food and drink from Roth Bar during the film screening or bring your own refreshments.

About ‘The Exterminating Angel’
‘The Exterminating Angel’ (1962), written and directed by Luis Buñuel, is a Mexican surrealist black comedy film. It tells the story of a group of wealthy guests who find themselves unable to leave after a lavish dinner party, and the chaos that ensues. Sharply satirical and allegorical, the film contains a depiction of the aristocracy that suggests they harbor savage instincts and unspeakable secrets.

The film length is 1 hour 33 minutes with no interval. The screening will be in Spanish with English subtitles.

About ‘Phyllida Barlow. unscripted’
The work of Phyllida Barlow (1944 – 2023) takes over Hauser & Wirth Somerset in a celebration of the British artist’s transformative approach to sculpture, marking the 10th anniversary of the arts center that was inaugurated by Barlow’s solo exhibition ‘GIG’ in 2014. The landmark exhibition, curated by Frances Morris, draws on her close working relationship with the artist during her lifetime. ‘Phyllida Barlow. unscripted’ explores the evolution of Barlow’s formal and expressive vocabulary, bringing together singular sculptures, installations, studio maquettes and drawings from her extensive career, some of which will be on public view for the first time.

The exhibition is on view through Sunday 5 January 2025.

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Photographs will be taken at this event for use on the Hauser & Wirth website, social media and in other marketing materials.