5 Art-related netflix films you can enjoy during social distancing
Having to stay home during this COVID-19 global crisis hasn’t been very easy, but we want to help you make this lockdown period a little bit more enjoyable. So, if #quarantineandchill is part of your plan, here are a few art-related films and series you can enjoy on Netflix.
Abstract
From netflix.com.
From illustration to automotive and shoe design, Abstract explores how art is used in different fields of work. If you’re looking for ideas on the how you can make the most out of your talents, this is the show for you. Get insight from a variety of art professionals on the challenges and wonders of using art for both self-expression and solving people’s problems.
Laerte-se
From netflix.com.
From family acceptation to body changes, this Netflix film dives deep into several aspects of gender-related issues through the journey of the very well-known Brazilian cartoonist and screenwriter, Laerte Coutinho, as a transgender woman. While answering very personal questions, she explains how she used her comic strips to explore this new identity when she was not yet ready to embrace it in real life.
You can also check out the blog post we wrote about Laerte-se last month for more information about this film.
The Creative Brain
From netflix.com.
Even though this film is not directly related to art, it tackles a subject relevant to all artists: human creativity. In this production, neuroscientist, David Eagleman, explores the creative process of several professional innovators who teach us a great lesson: creativity rarely sparks in the warm safety of our comfort zone.
Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski
From netflix.com.
If you’re down for a little bit of history and getting to know more artists, you will enjoy this one. This documentary tells the life story of Polish artist, Stanislaw Szukalski, a self-taught sculptor and painter, who was declared Poland’s greatest living artist in 1936, but had to leave almost all of his work in Poland during the siege of Warsaw to find refuge in the U.S. embassy. Unfortunately, his artworks were either lost in the bombing attacks or destroyed by the occupying Germans.
Interior Design Masters
From netflix.com.
Are we the only ones who enjoy a good competition TV show? We hope not! If you are into this type of shows and interior design, you will like this series. Interior Design Masters follows 10 interior designers who compete against each other to win a design contract with a top London hotel. In addition to the adrenaline you get from the competition, you also get some interior design tips and ideas for your own projects. It’s a win-win, don’t you think?
If you know about any other art-related content other artists might enjoy, don’t hesitate to share with the Atizay Family by using the hashtag #socialdistancingwithatizay.