Abstract archive: Bridget Riley

11 September 2014

Bridget Riley is an icon of the modernist movement and one of Britain's best known painters. As part of Abstract Season, BBC Arts presents archive interviews with the artist.

Bridget Riley

Abstract archive: Bridget Riley in the studio

This Late Show item from 1992 shows Bridget Riley creating one of her pieces.

Abstract archive: Bridget Riley on the 'thresholds' in her work

From 1992, the artist discusses the effort needed to appreciate her op art paintings.

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