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Jeremy Deller - the journey to the Venice Biennale

John Wilson charts the progress of artist Jeremy Deller, as he creates works for the British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale - from first thoughts to the grand unveiling in Venice.

John Wilson charts the progress of artist Jeremy Deller, as he creates a range of new work for the British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale. The journey begins in Jeremy's flat, and includes visits to a recording studio and a record pressing plant, before the final unveiling of the works in Venice.

Producer Ekene Akalawu.

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Main image: We Sit Starving Amidst our Gold by Jeremy Deller

Courtesy British Council. Photograph Cristiano Corte. 

Jeremy Deller

Jeremy Deller's British Council commission is at la Biennale di Venezia from 1 June until 24th November and the exhibition will tour national venues in 2014.


Made on the Occasion of English Magic

Jeremy Deller, Made on the Occasion of English Magic, British Pavilion, 55th International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia, 2013

EXHIBITION TOUR VENUES AND DATES

William Morris Gallery, London

Late January to end March 2014

Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, Bristol

April to September 2014

Turner Contemporary, Margate

September to December 2014

English Magic EP

The English Magic EP featuring The Melodians Steel Orchestra will be available from The Vinyl Factory

Film about English Magic

View the short film English Magic that Jeremy made as part of his British Pavilion exhibition. 


Credits

RoleContributor
EditorJohn Goudie
PresenterJohn Wilson
ProducerEkene Akalawu
Interviewed GuestJeremy Deller

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  • Thu 30 May 201319:15

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