On July 6, London's Somerset House opens "Daydreaming with Stanley Kubrick," an exhibition exploring contemporary interpretations of the director's films. Here's a preview of what's on show.
On July 6, London's Somerset House opens "Daydreaming with Stanley Kubrick," an exhibition exploring contemporary interpretations of the director's films. Here's a preview of what's on show.
Paul Insect
There's something of the savage nihilism of "A Clockwork Orange" in Marc Quinn's meditation on the London riots and social unrest, depicted nearly half a century on from Kubrick's film.
"The Creation of History (London, 8 August 2011)" (2012) by Marc Quinn —
There's something of the savage nihilism of "A Clockwork Orange" in Marc Quinn's meditation on the London riots and social unrest, depicted nearly half a century on from Kubrick's film.
Marc Quinn Studio
Polly Morgan used taxidermy for her sculpture, combining Alex's snake in "A Clockwork Orange" and the Brutalist architecture of his surroundings into a work with a violent sexual subtext.
"Metanoia" (2016) by Polly Morgan —
Polly Morgan used taxidermy for her sculpture, combining Alex's snake in "A Clockwork Orange" and the Brutalist architecture of his surroundings into a work with a violent sexual subtext.
Polly Morgan
The astronaut comes in many shapes and sizes in Charlotte Colbert's photos, captured to commemorate the fifteen anniversary of Kubrick's death.
"In and Out of Space" (2013) by Charlotte Colbert —
The astronaut comes in many shapes and sizes in Charlotte Colbert's photos, captured to commemorate the fifteen anniversary of Kubrick's death.
Charlotte Colbert
Airbrush artist Philip Castle is best known for designing the iconic poster for "A Clockwork Orange," has loaned other works inspired by the film to Somerset House.
Part of "Various works" (2016) by Philip Castle —
Airbrush artist Philip Castle is best known for designing the iconic poster for "A Clockwork Orange," has loaned other works inspired by the film to Somerset House.
Warner Bros. Pictures
David Pellam's famous Penguin book cover for Anthony Burgess' "A Clockwork Orange" keeps its 1960s pop art feel despite Paul Insect inserting an altogether more modern subject.
"A Clockwork Britain" (2012) by Paul Insect —
David Pellam's famous Penguin book cover for Anthony Burgess' "A Clockwork Orange" keeps its 1960s pop art feel despite Paul Insect inserting an altogether more modern subject.
Paul Insect
Political collage artist Peter Kennard juxtaposes the war room in "Dr. Strangelove" with modern leaders still engaged in nuclear politics.
"Trident: A Strange Love" (2013-2016) by Peter Kennard —
Political collage artist Peter Kennard juxtaposes the war room in "Dr. Strangelove" with modern leaders still engaged in nuclear politics.
Peter Kennard
The maze from the Overlook Hotel goes industrial with Gavin Turk's "The Shining," throwing mirrored surfaces into the mix to increase the sense of confusion and discomfort.
"The Shining" (2007) Gavin Turk —
The maze from the Overlook Hotel goes industrial with Gavin Turk's "The Shining," throwing mirrored surfaces into the mix to increase the sense of confusion and discomfort.
Gavin Turk/Andy Keate
Doug Aitken gleefully replicates the public pay phone used in an attempt to avert nuclear war in "Dr. Strangelove," hemmed in with claustrophobic mirrored walls.
"Twilight" (2014) by Doug Aitken —
Doug Aitken gleefully replicates the public pay phone used in an attempt to avert nuclear war in "Dr. Strangelove," hemmed in with claustrophobic mirrored walls.
Doug Aitken/Brian Forrest
Inspired by the journey from ape to spaceman in "2001: A Space Odyssey," Mat Collishaw links both the "Moongazer" at the film's start to protagonist Dr. David Bowman at its conclusion.
"A Ω (2016)" by Mat Collishaw —
Inspired by the journey from ape to spaceman in "2001: A Space Odyssey," Mat Collishaw links both the "Moongazer" at the film's start to protagonist Dr. David Bowman at its conclusion.
Mat Collishaw/ Blain Southern
One hundred and fourteen analog radios play requiems from Jarvis Cocker, Beth Orton and Rachel Goswell among others in an eerie chorus of "Dies Irae," a musical motif featured in "The Shining" and "A Clockwork Orange."
"Requiem for 114 Radios" (2016) by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard —
One hundred and fourteen analog radios play requiems from Jarvis Cocker, Beth Orton and Rachel Goswell among others in an eerie chorus of "Dies Irae," a musical motif featured in "The Shining" and "A Clockwork Orange."
Iain Forsyth/Jane Pollard/Toby Farrow