All Tomorrow's Parties

10 Apr 2013-1 Jan 2000

Overview

Part of The Art of Pop Video Film Season. All Tomorrow's Parties is a journey into the parallel musical universe of the cult music festival of the same name. Described as "a semi-found multi media bricolage shot by over two hundred filmmakers, fans and musicians over the festival's recent history," key contributors include co-director Jonathan Caouette (Tarnation) and cinematographer Vincent Moon (The Take Away Shows, Arcade Fire). Featuring, amongst others, Belle And Sebastian, Grizzly Bear, Sonic Youth, Battles, Portishead, Daniel Johnston, Grinderman, David Cross, Animal Collective, The Boredoms, Les Savy Fav, Mogwai, Slint, Yeah Yeah Yeahs sets out to be a who's who of alt music. Part of the programme for The Art of Pop Video exhibition. Celebrate The Art of Pop Video in the first exhibition of its kind in the UK. More than 100 video clips tell the story of the pop video, marking the medium's substantial contribution to popular culture.