Making of The Spanish Gallery – The UK’s First Gallery of Spanish Art | Documentary by Alan Fentiman

🎥 Filmmaker: Alan Fentiman | Location: Bishop Auckland, County Durham, UK

Discover how a forgotten bank in Bishop Auckland was transformed into The Spanish Gallery, the UK’s only museum dedicated to Spanish Golden Age painting. This in-depth documentary follows the design, restoration, and curatorial work behind the gallery, which features masterpieces by El Greco, Zurbarán, Velázquez, and Murillo, alongside innovative facsimiles and immersive exhibits.

Filmed and directed by Alan Fentiman, a documentary filmmaker based in Newcastle upon Tyne, the video highlights the architectural restoration of a dilapidated 19th-century building, the installation of rare Spanish paintings, and the collaboration with international institutions like the Hispanic Society of America and the National Gallery.

In this video, you’ll learn:
• The history of Auckland Castle and its Zurbarán paintings
• How cutting-edge technology recreates lost masterpieces
• What makes Bishop Auckland a new hub for Spanish art and cultural tourism
• Behind-the-scenes insights from curators, conservators, and designers
• The cultural importance of making Spanish Baroque art accessible to UK audiences

About the filmmaker:
Alan Fentiman creates arts and heritage documentaries across the North East of England. With clients including the BBC, Durham Cathedral, and Adobe, his films are known for their visual style and focus on storytelling within local communities.

Visit https://www.alanfentiman.co.uk
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