iwonder, the on-demand documentary streaming service, is offering a range of new titles in May, featuring artists, artwork and photography.
Among the new titles are documentaries exploring Islamic art, the life and work of a little-known photographer, and the complexity of some of the world’s most enigmatic artists.
Launching on May 6, just in time for King Charles III’s coronation, is ‘Royal Paintbox’. In this documentary, presented by the monarch himself, viewers are given a window into the artistic history of the Royal Family, as well as an insight into the king’s own passion for painting. The film features rarely seen artworks by members of the Royal Family and offers contributions from various experts in the field.
‘The Man Who Shot New York’ explores the life and work of Harold Feinstein, a masterful but largely unknown photographer, and will be launched on May 16. The documentary offers an insight into his humanist eye, which captured the essence of life in all its forms, and features rediscovered photographs from his final years.
On May 18, ‘Islamic Art: Mirror of the Invisible World’ will be launched. Narrated by Academy Award-winner Susan Sarandon, the documentary explores Islamic culture and heritage through the lens of art, revealing the diversity and variety of Islamic art across nine countries and over 1,400 years of history.
For fans of art and artists, iwonder offers a range of documentaries exploring the complexity and contradictions of the most enigmatic and absorbing artists in recent history.
‘Living for Art’, launching on May 16, provides an insight into the real lives and struggles of contemporary artists around the world, while ‘Whistler: For Art’s Sake’, launching on May 18, examines the life of James McNeill Whistler, one of the most intriguing and important artists in America.
Other documentaries launching in May include ‘A Genuine Forger’, which tells the story of master forger Guy Ribes, and ‘Basquiat: Rage to Riches’, exploring the life and work of Jean-Michel Basquiat, one of the greatest artistic legends of the 20th century.
Also launching is ‘Whiteley’, a visual journey into the life and legacy of one of Australia’s most celebrated artists, Brett Whiteley.
