Exhibition on Screen: Up close with essential works of art in the world's greatest galleries.
‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ by Johannes Vermeer is one of the most enduring paintings in the history of art. Even today, its recent world tour garnered huge queues lining up for the briefest glimpse of its majestic beauty—in Japan, 1.2 million people came to see the exhibition. Yet the painting itself is surrounded by mystery. Led by host Phil Grabsky, who will be in attendance at our screening, the doc seeks to investigate the many unanswered questions associated with the extraordinary piece. Who was this girl? Why and how was it painted? Why is it so revered? After its world tour, the Girl with a Pearl Earring returned to Mauritshuis in the Netherlands. Enjoying unparalleled exclusive access to this historical gallery, the film takes the audience on a journey as it seeks to answer many of the questions surrounding this enigmatic painting and its mysterious creator Vermeer, creating a gripping detective story and visual feast.
Producer of Exhibition on Screen and co-writer of Girl with a Pearl Earring Phil Grabsky will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&A.
Tickets: $16 (Members: $12, $10, Free)