Films

Short films commissioned by the foundation capture Klein’s early success in the textile industry, to current interests in his substantial contribution to twentieth-century design and architecture in Scotland.

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Bernat Klein Foundation - V&A Symposium

This short film shows highlights from our symposium held in December 2023: Illuminating Bernat Klein’s practice spanning design, art, architecture, and enduring multidisciplinary influence today.

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Bernat Klein: Influence & Inspiration

This film was commissioned to capture the exhibition ‘Bernat Klein: Influence and Inspiration’ which showcased contemporary process and practice alongside original work by Bernat Klein.

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Bernat: A short film by Bridie Gane

The film by Bridie Gane, Dancer in Residence 2022, explores weaving as a form of physical connection to Bernat Klein’s creative practice, and his relationship to the Borders landscape.

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Colour, Texture & Destination

This film was commissioned as part of the Colour, Texture & Destination exhibition at Borders Textile Towerhouse from June – December 2021.

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An Explosion of Colour

A short film by Callum Rice, commissioned by the Bernat Klein Foundation, 2022.

Filmed in the National Museum Scotland Archives, John MacKenzie and Keith Hendrie discuss the challenges and excitement of working for "Mr Klein", and their individual contribution in the creation of Bernat Klein's 1960's couture textiles with his space-dyed yarns.

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An Introduction to the Bernat Klein Archive Collections

The largest Bernat Klein archive collection is held by the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, with complementary collections located in the Scottish Borders at Heriot-Watt University (Galashiels) and Borders Textile Towerhouse (Hawick).

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Kestin x Bernat Klein Foundation

The short film captures the story of Kestin’s discovery of Bernat Klein, and the strong parallels between both in their design practice.

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