How artists are inspired by cinema: 10 lessons from film

From Purple Rain to The Exorcist, we ask several artists to pick a favourite film and share its creative impact.

Photo by Erik Witsoe on Unsplash.

The big screen has influenced generations, profoundly changing the way we see the world and each other. But how has it impacted creative practice in the arts? ArtsHub speaks with a number of artists to discover what films they turn to for inspiration, and how these have influenced them creatively.

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Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's Senior Contributor, after 12 years in the role as National Visual Arts Editor. She has worked for extended periods in America and Southeast Asia, as gallerist, arts administrator and regional contributing editor for a number of magazines, including Hong Kong based Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. She is an Art Tour leader for the AGNSW Members, and lectures regularly on the state of the arts. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Instagram: fairleygina