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Liao Wenfeng: A Rhythmical Flower

Liao Wenfeng: A Rhythmical Flower

Liao Wenfeng, born 1984 in Jiangxi Province, China, graduated from the Total Art Studio of the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou in 2006. Since 2012 he lives in Berlin, where he completed a Masters degree at the Institute for Art in Context, University of the Arts, Berlin. In his artistic practice he works with video, GIF animation, photography and drawings to investigate the construction of visual play spaces between objects, the body and ideas in an everyday life context.

Duration : 2m
Maturity Level : all

Liao Wenfeng: A Breeze

Liao Wenfeng: A Breeze

Liao Wenfeng, born 1984 in Jiangxi Province, China, graduated from the Total Art Studio of the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou in 2006. Since 2012 he lives in Berlin, where he completed a Masters degree at the Institute for Art in Context, University of the Arts, Berlin. In his artistic practice he works with video, GIF animation, photography and drawings to investigate the construction of visual play spaces between objects, the body and ideas in an everyday life context.

Duration : 40s
Maturity Level : all

Liao Wenfeng: Emerging Clouds out of an Empty Hand

Liao Wenfeng: Emerging Clouds out of an Empty Hand

Liao Wenfeng, born 1984 in Jiangxi Province, China, graduated from the Total Art Studio of the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou in 2006. Since 2012 he lives in Berlin, where he completed a Masters degree at the Institute for Art in Context, University of the Arts, Berlin. In his artistic practice he works with video, GIF animation, photography and drawings to investigate the construction of visual play spaces between objects, the body and ideas in an everyday life context.

Duration : 1m
Maturity Level : all

Liao Wenfeng: An Uncertain Encounter is a Beautiful Disaster

Liao Wenfeng: An Uncertain Encounter is a Beautiful Disaster

Liao Wenfeng, born 1984 in Jiangxi Province, China, graduated from the Total Art Studio of the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou in 2006. Since 2012 he lives in Berlin, where he completed a Masters degree at the Institute for Art in Context, University of the Arts, Berlin. In his artistic practice he works with video, GIF animation, photography and drawings to investigate the construction of visual play spaces between objects, the body and ideas in an everyday life context.

Duration : 1m
Maturity Level : all

Liao Wenfeng: The Sunrise in a Bath Room

Liao Wenfeng: The Sunrise in a Bath Room

Liao Wenfeng, born 1984 in Jiangxi Province, China, graduated from the Total Art Studio of the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou in 2006. Since 2012 he lives in Berlin, where he completed a Masters degree at the Institute for Art in Context, University of the Arts, Berlin. In his artistic practice he works with video, GIF animation, photography and drawings to investigate the construction of visual play spaces between objects, the body and ideas in an everyday life context.

Duration : 55s
Maturity Level : all

William Kentridge: Ubu Tells the Truth

William Kentridge: Ubu Tells the Truth

Kentridge’s short animated films are typically made from a series of large-scale charcoal and pastel drawings which the artist repeatedly alters and interchanges as his narrative progresses. Ubu Tells the Truth marks an important change in technique, as Kentridge has combined images from documentary films and photographs together with moving puppets as well as his animated drawings. This film was made from a basis of thirty drawings.

Duration : 7m
Maturity Level : all

William Kentridge: Second-Hand Reading

William Kentridge: Second-Hand Reading

Artist William Kentridge explores such topics as apartheid and colonialism through his drawings, prints, and films. The flip-book film Second-hand Reading was constructed from the successive filming of drawings on the pages of old books – a second-hand reading of those books. The seven-minute film is an investigation of race relations through an immersive combination of drawings and music, set to a soundtrack of piano and vocals composed by South African anti-apartheid activist/musician Neo Muyanga.

Duration : 7m
Maturity Level : all

William Kentridge: Tango for Page Turning

William Kentridge: Tango for Page Turning

William Kentridge is a South African artist. His work addresses contentious political systems such as colonialism and apartheid through powerful allegorical imagery and theater. Kentridge gathers and transforms materials - texts, drawings, scraps of paper, sound, and myriad other media - in order to generate ideas and discover meaning. The stop-motion animated film Tango for Page Turning is part of Kentridge’s acclaimed multimedia chamber opera Refuse the Hour. The opera and related works explore the metaphysical implications of standardized world time, Einstein’s theory of relativity, black holes, and string theory. Music by [©Philip Miller,https://www.philipmiller.co.za/]

Duration : 3m
Maturity Level : all

When Reason Sleeps

When Reason Sleeps

In The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters, Francisco Goya opens a window into the unconscious mind. Through ikonoTV’s slow unfolding, shadows deepen, and winged creatures emerge from the dark, swirling around the sleeping figure. The silence heightens the tension and this is not just a dream, but a warning. Goya’s etching, part of his Los Caprichos series, becomes a timeless meditation on imagination unmoored from reason. It is haunting, poetic, and unsettlingly human. This work can be seen at [The Museo Nacional del Prado,https://www.museodelprado.es/en/the-collection/art-work/the-sleep-of-reason-produces-monsters/e4845219-9365-4b36-8c89-3146dc34f280].

Duration : 1m
Maturity Level : all

Still Pilgrim Paradox: Whispers and Wishes

Still Pilgrim Paradox: Whispers and Wishes

A man and a woman on a rooftop. Longing, approaching, conversing, demanding. Courtesy Pool Internationale Tanz Film Platform Berlin.

Duration : 3m
Maturity Level : all

Seasons of the Soul

Seasons of the Soul

The Four Seasons in Russian Paintings is a meditative journey through Russia’s landscapes, as seen by its greatest painters. Through ikonoTV’s silent, slow-paced format, viewers witness spring’s awakening birches, summer’s golden fields, autumn’s fiery forests, and winter’s hushed expanses. Each scene lingers, inviting reflection on nature’s cycles and the emotions they stir. From the lyrical serenity of Isaac Levitan to the luminous contrasts of Arkhip Kuindzhi, this curated montage captures the Russian soul in every season.

Duration : 4m
Maturity Level : all

Faithful Companions

Faithful Companions

Man’s Best Friend is a tender, multi-artist homage to the enduring bond between humans and dogs. Through ikonoTV’s silent, slow-moving montage, scenes from paintings across centuries unfold and loyal hounds at their master’s feet, playful pups in sunlit gardens, watchful guardians beside the hearth. Each frame invites pause and affection, revealing the emotional depth and symbolic richness these animals carry. From regal portraits to humble domestic moments, this is a visual poem to loyalty, warmth, and shared lives.

Duration : 5m
Maturity Level : all

Mirror and Mask

Mirror and Mask

In A Bar at the Folies-Bergère, Édouard Manet offers a poignant reflection on modern life. This slow art video lingers on the quiet figure behind the bar, her expression unreadable, her world doubled in glass. Bottles gleam, a crowd blurs, and the spectacle of Parisian nightlife is rendered with startling clarity and subtle disquiet. Let each surface and gaze unfold, revealing layers of performance, presence, and isolation. This work can be seen at [The Courtauld UK,https://courtauld.ac.uk/highlights/a-bar-at-the-folies-bergere/].

Duration : 2m
Maturity Level : all

Time Suspended

Time Suspended

Paul Cézanne’s The Black Marble Clock (c. 1869–1870) is a still life that captures a moment where time seems to stand still. This slow art video invites viewers to observe the interplay of objects, a dark marble clock, a luminous lemon, a delicate porcelain cup, and an enigmatic sea shell each rendered with meticulous care. The painting’s subdued palette of whites, greys, and blacks is punctuated by sharp accents of yellow and red, creating a harmonious yet contemplative composition. Through this arrangement, Cézanne explores themes of temporality and permanence, inviting a meditative viewing experience.

Duration : 1m
Maturity Level : all

Petals and Presence

Petals and Presence

Édouard Manet’s Vases with Flowers series distills beauty into its simplest, most radiant form. This slow art video lingers on the vivid blooms, roses, peonies, lilacs thast are set against dark backgrounds that enhance their fleeting brilliance. Painted late in his life, these works feel both intimate and elegiac. Each brushstroke is tender, each arrangement a moment of stillness and farewell. Let the flowers unfold quietly, in color, in light, in time. This work can be seen at [The National Gallery of Art,https://www.nga.gov/artworks/52181-flowers-crystal-vase]

Duration : 4m
Maturity Level : all

Arlesian Echoes

Arlesian Echoes

In Ladies from Arles, Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh each portray Provençal women with quiet dignity and bold stylistic voice. This slow art video contrasts their approaches, Gauguin’s symbolic serenity, and Van Gogh’s emotional intensity. Draped in dark clothing and set against simple backdrops, these figures become studies in stillness, memory, and cultural identity. Linger with each expression and gesture, fragments of Arles rendered in color and care. This work can be seen at [The Art Institute of Chicago, USA.,https://www.artic.edu/artworks/19339/arlesiennes-mistral].

Duration : 2m
Maturity Level : all

Painter in the Clearing

Painter in the Clearing

In Portrait of the Painter (1859), John La Farge presents himself poised for artistic exploration, set against the serene backdrop of his family’s estate in Glen Cove, Long Island. This self-portrait reflects La Farge’s innovative approach, drawing inspiration from Japanese prints’ flattened spaces and the tonal techniques of his mentors, Thomas Couture and William Morris Hunt. The composition, influenced by photographic sources, captures the artist as a dedicated landscapist, ready to engage with nature’s nuances. Through this contemplative portrayal, La Farge invites viewers into a moment of introspection and creative anticipation. This work can be seen at [The Metropolitan Museum of Art,https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/11383].

Duration : 2m
Maturity Level : all

Face and Framework

Face and Framework

In two self-portraits, Paul Cézanne presents not just a likeness but a process of how to see, how to build, how to be. This slow art video lingers on the planes of his face, the sculptural brushwork, and the quiet tension between form and emotion. Neither romanticized nor dramatic, Cézanne’s gaze is analytical and enduring, a mirror of the painter’s pursuit of structure and truth. A face is not just observed, but constructed. This work can be seen at [The National Gallery,https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/paul-cezanne-self-portrait].

Duration : 3m
Maturity Level : all

Sacred and Sensual

Sacred and Sensual

Paul Gauguin’s Te avae no Maria (The Month of Mary, 1899) and Rupe Rupe (Fruit Gathering, 1899) reflect his deep engagement with Tahitian spirituality and daily life. In The Month of Mary, a serene figure stands beneath a blooming tree, embodying a fusion of Christian iconography and Polynesian tradition. Fruit Gathering captures Tahitian women amidst lush foliage, engaged in the timeless act of harvesting. Through vibrant colors and symbolic compositions, Gauguin invites viewers into a contemplative exploration of the sacred and the everyday.

Duration : 2m
Maturity Level : all

A Sunday in the Forest

A Sunday in the Forest

In Déjeuner sur l’Herbe, Chailly, Claude Monet captures a sun-dappled gathering in the forest with warmth and immediacy. This slow art video focuses on the left and central panels, where elegant figures lounge beneath tall trees, bathed in shifting light. Painted en plein air, the scene pulses with fresh air and fleeting impressions. Linger on the soft foliage, the glint of fabric, the rhythm of relaxed conversation, nature and society in quiet harmony. This work can be seen at [The Musée d’Orsay,https://www.musee-orsay.fr/en/artworks/le-dejeuner-sur-lherbe-25651]

Duration : 3m
Maturity Level : all

Light Among Leaves

Light Among Leaves

In Le Déjeuner sur l’Herbe, Claude Monet invites us into a woodland gathering shimmering with filtered sunlight. Unlike Manet’s scandalous scene, Monet’s version is softer an ode to nature and leisurely company. Through ikonoTV’s slow, silent lens, dappled light glides over fabric, faces, and forest floor. Each figure becomes part of the landscape, immersed in a moment of calm. This unfinished masterpiece reveals Monet’s early experiments with light and space, poetic, playful, and deeply atmospheric. This work can be seen at [The Musée d’Orsay,https://www.musee-orsay.fr/en/artworks/le-dejeuner-sur-lherbe-25651]

Duration : 4m
Maturity Level : all

Crossing Paths

Crossing Paths

In Le Pont de l’Europe, Gustave Caillebotte captures the grandeur and anonymity of modern life. Through ikonoTV’s lingering gaze, iron girders and open skies frame a moment of urban choreography, figures passing, never touching, across the vast railway bridge. The geometry is bold, the atmosphere cool, and yet there’s a quiet tension in the distance between people. Caillebotte paints not just a place, but the psychology of the city: beautiful, structured, and solitary. This work can be seen at [The Buffalo AKG Art Museum,https://buffaloakg.org/artworks/197425-%C3%A9tude-pour-le-pont-de-leurope-study-le-pont-de-leurope].

Duration : 3m
Maturity Level : all

The Painter’s Studio

The Painter’s Studio

In The Painter’s Studio, Gustave Caillebotte offers an intimate glimpse into the creative process. Through ikonoTV’s slow art format, the scene unfolds with deliberate grace, revealing the artist’s workspace bathed in natural light. The composition captures the quiet concentration of the painter, surrounded by tools and canvases, emphasizing the solitude and dedication inherent in artistic creation. Caillebotte’s meticulous attention to detail and subtle use of color invite viewers to reflect on the discipline and introspection that define the artist’s journey.

Duration : 3m
Maturity Level : all

Choreography of Labor

Choreography of Labor

In The Parquet Planers, Gustave Caillebotte elevates manual labor to quiet poetry. ikonoTV’s slow rhythm reveals the muscular grace of the workers, bent in unison over gleaming wooden floors. Light spills across the polished surface, tracing every gesture and grain with reverence. Caillebotte’s realism is intimate and unvarnished, an ode to craftsmanship and physical effort. This scene, stripped of spectacle, becomes a meditative dance of repetition, precision, and human dignity. This work can be seen at [The Musée d’Orsay,https://www.musee-orsay.fr/en/artworks/raboteurs-de-parquet-105].

Duration : 2m
Maturity Level : all