By Lucinda Parfett
Since the lock down began this has meant that many company's such as theatres and art galleries have had to close their doors. However, many of these places around the world are offering online access to various art forms. Here are our top ten:
No.1
Northen Ballet - 1984
This adaption of George Orwell's book 1984 is available to stream on YouTube until May 3rd.
No.2
Cirque du Soleil
Here you can see some incredible performances that will be continue to be uploaded until May 29th. You can also click here to see more of their previous performances!
No.3
TATE - virtual exhibitions
On Tate's YouTube page you can see many videos that have been uploaded of their exhibitions at their various galleries. Here is one of our personal favourites - Andy Warhol.
No.4
NETFLIX -Music Documentaries
Netflix is currently offering a month long free trial to it's subscription service. With artists such as Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and Beyoncé and more currently featuring music documentaries on the streaming service.
No.5
Vatican Museum and Art Gallery - Online
The Vatican is one of many museums and galleries that is currently offering online tours and experiences. To find out more about the artwork residing in the Vatican click here.
No.6
Amazon Prime - Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway
Streaming on Amazon Prime, 'Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway' offer behind the scenes interviews with the cast of the Broadway show. Amazon Prime is currently offering a 30 day free trial, perfect to watch all of the exclusive behind the scenes stories currently on there!
No.7
BBC iplayer - Antony Gormley: How Art Began
There is currently an art documentary streaming on BBC iplayer about the origins of art that could make an interesting watch! Click here to find out more!
No.8
The British Library - Art and anarchy in British comics
For over thirty years The British Library has been collecting and digitising works of art and history in their online free to access database. There is currently an exhibition looking into the history of comics in the UK. To find out more click here.
No.9
The National Theatre - The Twelfth Night
The National Theatre has been uploading full copies of it's plays and theatre productions straight to YouTube! Have a look at 'The Twelfth Night' below, a Shakespearean comedy.
No.10
The Online Art Show
And Lastly, The Online Art Show. Here a collection of different artists works have been compiled into this archive which is being updated. Each upload is also linked to the artist so you can find out more about the works!
Thanks for reading, and if you think there's something we've missed from this list then let us know!
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