Turner & Constable - Exhibition On Screen

Witness a clash of fire and water at the Mansfield Palace Theatre Lounge. This event invites artists, creatives, and culture enthusiasts to connect and relax.

This week’s film: Turner & Constable

Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, this unmissable new documentary explores the lives, rivalry, and legacies of Turner and Constable alongside Tate Britain’s groundbreaking exhibition.

Born within a year of each other, Turner and Constable were fierce rivals who transformed landscape painting. Turner’s blazing sunsets and sublime visions of travel stood in stark contrast to Constable’s nostalgic depictions of the English countryside. Their differing approaches – compared at the time to a clash of “fire and water” – whipped audiences into a frenzy of admiration and debate.

With exclusive access to the exhibition, the film offers intimate views of sketchbooks, personal items, and rarely seen works. Leading experts share fresh insights into both artists, revealing unexpected sides to their lives and practices, and showing how together they reshaped British art.

Why attend?

Experience Tate Britain’s landmark exhibition from your cinema seat.

Explore the rivalry and brilliance of Turner and Constable, side by side.

Gain unique insights through exclusive access to personal items, sketchbooks, and expert commentary.

Enjoy tea, coffee, and biscuits while connecting with fellow art lovers in an intimate setting.