Rialto Cinemas is proud to be the East Bay’s home for two incredible series of documentaries highlighting the work of specific artists and exhibits from the world’s finest museums.  These films provide a cinematic immersion into some of the world’s best loved art shown in extraordinary detail that only HD can capture.

Tickets on sale October 9!

EXHIBITION On Screen

James McNeill Whistler

Tuesday, January 19   12:30pm & 6:30pm
Thursday, February 4   12:30pm

Not Rated

90 mins

Documentary

In an era of great change and great beauty emerged the character of James McNeill Whistler. Considered by some to be one of the great innovators of 19th century art, he was a contemporary of the Impressionists, much admired by Van Gogh and Manet. Boldly experimental and famously witty, Whistler disrupted the strict conventions of Victorian society in pursuit of a new cult of beauty, creating “art for art’s sake” and earning himself a place in the history of great art…MORE INFO

Tue, Jan 19
Thu, Feb 4

12:30, 6:30
12:30

EXHIBITION On Screen

RENOIR & LOVE

Tuesday, February 9   12:30pm & 6:30pm
Thursday, February 25   12:30pm

Not Rated

90 mins

Documentary

Pierre-Auguste Renoir is one of the world’s favourite artists; a founding member of the Impressionist movement and a constantly evolving artist, he is unmatched at depicting human connection. The National Gallery’s blockbuster exhibition brings together vibrant masterpieces which explore love in all its forms, bringing colour and warmth into the cold winter months…MORE INFO

Tue, Feb 9
Thu, Feb 25

12:30, 6:30
12:30

EXHIBITION On Screen

MONET: PAINTING TIME

Tuesday, May 18   12:30pm & 6:30pm
Thursday, June 17   12:30pm

Not Rated

90 mins

Documentary

Exhibition on Screen brings the incredible story of one of the world’s favourite artists to global cinema screens in this spectacular feature documentary, based on Tate Modern’s first ever exhibition focussed solely on Claude Monet – Monet: Painting Time. Immerse yourself in Monet’s iconic masterpieces and his revolutionary use of light and colour. From his famous Water Lily series to Rouen Cathedral…MORE INFO

Tue, May 18
Thu, June 17

12:30, 6:30
12:30