World Art Day Collection: stories that shift perspective
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15/04/2026
Art has a way of stopping us mid-scroll. It invites us to pause, to feel, to look again. And on World Art Day this year we’re celebrating the power of art to connect us - across cultures, across generations, and across the everyday moments that shape our lives.
Whether it’s a striking painting, a beautifully composed film scene, or a quiet documentary moment that lingers long after the credits roll, art is everywhere - and it’s for everyone.
🌏 Art that connects
Art doesn’t just hang in galleries. It lives in stories, in landscapes, in people. It’s found in the rhythm of a community, the stillness of a portrait, or the chaos of a city street.
Through film, we get to experience art in motion - where visuals, sound, and storytelling come together to create something truly immersive.
🎬 Watch art come to life
This year, World Art Day has inspired us to celebrate films that explore creativity in all its forms - from fine art and visual storytelling to artists who shape their communities.
Expect:
* Inspiring artist profiles
* Stories of creativity and self-expression
* Documentaries that capture the beauty of everyday life
These are films that don’t just tell stories - they feel like art.
💡 A moment to reflect (and create)
World Art Day also reminds us that creativity isn’t reserved for professionals. It’s in:
* the photos we take
* the stories we tell
* the way we see the world
So whether you’re picking up a camera, sketching in a notebook, or simply watching something that moves you, this is a time for embracing creativity in your own way.
✨ Press play on inspiration
Take a moment today to explore something new, discover a different perspective, or reconnect with the joy of creativity.
Because art doesn’t just reflect the world, it helps us understand it.
🎬 Explore our World Art Day Collection now on Beamafilm
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Delve into the turn-of-the century Vienna artworld and tour through exhibitions of Klimt and Schiele’s legendary works.
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Featuring over 20 specialists, this documentary series explores who we are through the medium of art.
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A new look at Van Gogh, through the legacy of the largest private collector of artworks by the Dutch painter: Helene Kröller-Müller (1869-1939), who, in the early 20th Century, ended up buying nearly 300 of his works.
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Even when the human soul is bound by the Russian regime it finds a way to transcend boundaries through the creation of art and connect the lives of those that view it.
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A look into the love story between post-impressionist painter Gauguin and the French Polynesia.
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The 'Bomb It' docuseries explores the graffiti world through interviews and guerilla footage from around the globe.
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Pierre-Auguste Renoir paints on the French Riviera in 1915 after his wife dies and his son is wounded in a battle. He finds a young woman named Andrée and she becomes his last model.
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"Welcome to Kandos" is a unique documentary about inaugural contemporary art festival Cementa13, which transforms the former cement producing town Kandos in central New South Wales with inspiring results.
A showcase of Impressionist paintings at the Palazzo Bonaparte in Rome.
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For the Teasdales, farming and film-making were an inter-related devotional practice, offering views into the psychological, social and economic complexities of a wondrous and sophisticated rural world.
An extraordinary report on how Hitler looted 'the great beauty' of Europe: the art that was the expression of its culture.
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Born in Livorno, Tuscany, Dedo or Modì, lived a short, tormented life, narrated here from an original point of view, that of his young common-law wife, Jeanne Hébuterne.
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This is the first full length feature documentary about the artist Eric Ravilious, told in his own words through previously unseen private correspondence.
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This film by Malcolm Hossick explores the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci, an unusual and unorthodox painter with a wide range of interests.
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A lonely art expert working for a mysterious and reclusive heiress finds not only her art worth examining.
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An art expert's career is jeopardized by a rediscovered missing painting.
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Join us on a visually stunning journey through the daily life of the magnificent Hermitage museum, and retrace two and a half centuries of legendary art and history.
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This intimate portrait of Karl Lagerfeld breaks through the glass wall and shows the person behind the iconic facade.
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An affectionate portrait of Wellington art dealer Peter McLeavey, who spent over 40 years running his influential Cuba Street gallery.
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The film traces how humans have made art from the earliest recorded times. From pre-Renaissance, to the 21st century, we explore the changes in expression and freedom of art over time.
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An elderly art dealer investigates the history behind an unsigned painting that promises to bring his suffering career to a successful end.
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Challenge yourself to discover what contemporary art is made of, through the dispositive, public activism, and politics surrounding contemporary works.
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America's most influential industrial designers.
A captivating film based on meticulous research taking a fresh look at the different mysteries and often conflicting interpretations surrounding it, its rich mythology and allegories, the sumptuous event it was created for, the impact...
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The National Gallery in London is one of the great museums of the world with over 2400 paintings from the 13th-19th century. Almost every human experience is represented in one or the other of the paintings.
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Seductive, fearless, and outrageous, Marina Abramovic has been redefining what art is for nearly 40 years. Using her own body as a vehicle she creates performances that challenge, shock, and move us.
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A captivating film based on rigorous research providing a detailed, unprecedented exploration of the extraordinary life, achievements and legacy of Raphael (1483-1520), one of history’s most prolific and influential artists of...
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Meow Wolf: Origin Story chronicles the jaw-dropping 10 year journey of an anarchic art collective into a multi-million dollar business.
Street artist Banksy takes to the streets of New York.
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'Rash' is a feature documentary telling a contemporary story of modern urban Australia and artists making it a living host for illegal artwork called street art.
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Indonesian artists fight against a corrupt system.
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"Whiteley" is a visual journey into the private life and creative legacy of Australia’s most iconic artist, Brett Whiteley.
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In this beginner-friendly digital art class, Bluebiscuits guides students through essential tools, programs, and key art fundamentals like color, composition, and shading. By the end, learners will feel confident knowing where to begin with...
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This film by Malcolm Hossick unveils the life of Vincent van Gogh, a largely self-taught artist born in 1853, who became an artist in his late twenties and painted magnificent works, and became a master of his craft.
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A beginner-friendly introduction to the core principles every designer needs. Learn how typography, color, images, and composition work together to create effective visual communication. Whether you're brand new or building...
In this class, teacher Karelia Blum guides you through the power of the Earth element, helping you connect with nature through art and meditation to discover your strengths and transform your weaknesses during a grounding...
Outdoor art and sculpture at its best, A Gallery Without Walls explores the values and thought processes behind New Zealand sculpture art, and showcases artists at this most unique artspace.
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Arts & Culture,History,Literature,Visual Arts,Cultural Studies,Education,Ancient Civilizations,Social Commentary,Biography