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The worlds smallest cinema, which makes up part of the Frieze Art Fair |
Arty cinema-lovers get ready for the big Frieze
THIS is the six-seater cinema boldly advertised as the world’s smallest.?Arty cinema-lovers get ready for the big Frieze
It is also surely the first to be wheeled into Regent’s Park. The miniature movie theatre is one of over 1,000 works of art that will be on display in the grounds as party of the annual Frieze Art Fair, which begins on Thursday.
Swedish artist Annika Eriksson is showing films about the park to her modest audience.
Broadcaster Dame Joan Bakewell, who lives close to the park, said: “I like art in public spaces – and as far as I know they are taking precautions as to not damage the grass.
“However, it would be nice if all art lovers could go, so a free day would be nice for people of all incomes.”
At the moment adults have pay more than £20 per day to go to the fair.
However, Dame Joan said the idea of a tiny cinema was “terrific”.
She added: “At the Edinburgh Festival I went to a theatre for just one person, which showed a 15 minute play – I loved it.”
The Royal Parks Agency, which manages the park, has been accused of trying to raise money by hiring out the grounds to commercial events. Areas of the park which are normally free, come with a charge next weekend.
Valerie St Johnston of the Friends of Regent’s Park, said: “It’s annoying for the residents that it takes so long to set up the fair and then take everything down again.
“But the Royal Parks Agency doesn’t get
sufficient government funding so you can’t really blame the parks that they are forced to stage events like that.
“At least the Frieze Art Fair is highly reputable, so it’s not the worst thing.”
Malcolm Kafetz, the chairman of the Friends group, said: “The agency is there to look after the park, not milk it.”
Mr Kafetz has had a sneak preview of Ms Eriksson’s cinema and said it was “cleverly designed”.
But he added: “The film I saw was not impressive – just random stills of the park at night.
“And it won’t just be the smallest cinema in the world, but the longest queues as well.”
The little movie theatre can be found just off the Broad Walk near to the Cow and Coffee Beans’ Café. |
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