In addition to our introductory and curriculum links videos, these films are part of The Superpower of Looking lessons.
Each video features a different presenter exploring how they use the skill of looking in their own lives and careers, and are designed to inspire your students and demonstrate the benefits of close looking.
The videos are presented here as a playlist and can be watched on YouTube. You can see all videos in the playlist by clicking on the icon in the top right of the video. They are also embedded within the lesson plans, as listed below.
Gus Casely-Hayford on Kehinde Wiley
Museum director Gus Casely-Hayford shares Kehinde Wiley's Portrait of Melissa Thompson. It forms part of the lesson resource A powerful portrait by Kehinde Wiley.
Michelle Tofi on The Singh Twins
Filmmaker Michelle Tofi explores Lesmahagow Durbar by The Singh Twins. It forms part of the lesson resource A Scottish Sikh hosts a special gathering.
Tonia Daley-Campbell on Ford Madox Brown
Writer, actor and director Tonia Daley-Campbell takes a closer look at The Last of England by Ford Madox Brown. It forms part of the lesson resource A journey across a stormy sea.
Harold Offeh on Lubaina Himid
Artist Harold Offeh visits The Tailor by Lubaina Himid behind the scenes at Manchester Art Gallery. It forms part of the lesson resource Lubaina Himid's portrait of a tailor.
Sathnam Sanghera on Chila Kumari Singh Burman
Writer, journalist and historian Sathnam Sanghera spends some time with Auto-Portrait by Chila Kumari Singh Burman at Wolverhampton Art Gallery. It forms part of the lesson resource A Pop Art self-portrait by Chila Kumari Singh Burman.
Ade Adepitan on Vincent van Gogh
Broadcaster and wheelchair basketball player Ade Adepitan talks about a Vincent van Gogh self-portrait. It forms part of the lesson resource Vincent van Gogh, a selfie and a bandaged ear.
Bob and Roberta Smith on Henri Rousseau
Artist Bob and Roberta Smith on Henri Rousseau's Surprised! It forms part of the lesson resource Surprised by a tiger!
Denise Mina on Henri Matisse
Writer and broadcaster Denise Mina looks at Henri Matisse's The Pink Tablecloth at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow. It forms part of the lesson resource Matisse and a pink tablecloth.
YolanDa Brown on Pieter de Hooch
Musician and broadcaster YolanDa Brown looks at Pieter de Hooch's A Boy Bringing Bread at The Wallace Collection. It forms part of the lesson resource A girl scrubbing pots and pans by Chardin, within the comparison activity.
Rachel Martin-Peer on Joseph Wright of Derby
London taxi driver and tour guide Rachel Martin-Peer explores Joseph Wright of Derby's An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump. It forms part of the lesson resource An experiment by candlelight.
You can also find some of these videos on BBC Teach as part of their Art & Design 7–11 resources.