Francis Bacon: First Impressions - James Birch
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Жыл бұрынJames Birch begins by recalling how, as a child, he knew Francis Bacon, Denis Wirth-Miller and Richard Chopping. From there the story unfolds, encompassing Russian sailors, a Russian spy, and the exhibition of Bacon's work in Moscow in 1988.
'Bacon in Moscow' by James Birch is published in paperback by CHEERIO on 1st June 2023.
In our 'Francis Bacon: First Impressions' series of interviews, each interviewee was asked ‘What were your first impressions upon meeting Francis?’ First Impressions is directed by Harriet Vyner and produced by the Estate of Francis Bacon in partnership with HENI Talks.
@wilfridwood798 Жыл бұрын
what a charming and frank chap, no wonder Francis liked him
@3eyes4watching285 Жыл бұрын
Good memories of a great artist
@btate1281 Жыл бұрын
Yet another superb insight into Francis Bacon's life. Mr Birch's observations are a sheer delight! I do hope there are more lined up in the First Impressions series.
@MrGarryJoseph Жыл бұрын
What comes across for me, during thse insightful interviews, is the veil FB created to protect himself. And his profound intelligence, ambition, humanity, and lonliness.
@Eudaimonia88 10 ай бұрын
Sweet chap... perfect company for Francis.
@MontyCantsin5 Жыл бұрын
16:07:🤣
@pitchforkcustom 10 ай бұрын
"Champagne for my real friends, real pain for my sham friends". that’s all these liggers and laggers are..
@paulabennett4788 13 күн бұрын
Oscar Wilde. 1:57 😂
@adude9882 Ай бұрын
Russia - simply the Eisenstein thing.
@zamiadams4343 6 ай бұрын
Snooker but because lake size un-adult.
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