With the exhibition “Tilda Swinton – Ongoing”, Tilda Swinton shares her artistic journey, creative collaborations, and special archival footage dedicated to Derek Jarman with audiences at the Eye Filmmuseum.
Oscar-Winning Actress Tilda Swinton Returns with a Striking Project at Eye Filmmuseum
Oscar-winning actress, artist, and fashion icon Tilda Swinton is making a powerful return with a striking new project that adds a new dimension to her artistic journey—following her announcement of a break from cinema at the Berlin Film Festival.
In the exhibition Tilda Swinton – Ongoing, specially curated for the Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam, Swinton will share her creative partnerships and artistic universe with visitors. The exhibition will be on view from September 28, 2025, to February 8, 2026.
Tilda Swinton – Ongoing
Tilda Swinton is a boundary-pushing artist known for her creative collaborations with some of the world’s leading directors and artists. Tilda Swinton – Ongoing highlights her unique position in the worlds of cinema and art, with a focus on her creative process.
For this exhibition, Swinton worked closely with prominent figures from the film world, including Pedro Almodóvar, Luca Guadagnino, Joanna Hogg, Jim Jarmusch, and Apichatpong Weerasethakul. She also collaborated with fashion historian and curator Olivier Saillard on a performance- and installation-based project. Additionally, photographer Tim Walker created a project exploring Swinton’s roots and personal archive.
Director Derek Jarman, who passed away in 1994 and holds a significant place in Swinton’s artistic career, is also at the heart of the exhibition. Swinton will unveil never-before-seen 8mm archival footage from Jarman, sharing his artistic legacy with audiences.
Tilda Swinton: A Great Privilege for Me
With this exhibition, Eye Filmmuseum places the actor’s role in the creative process at center stage. Contrary to the often passive perception of actors merely executing a director’s vision, Swinton emerges here as an active creator and co-author. The exhibition reveals how she transforms friendships and artistic bonds into powerful sources of inspiration.
Speaking about the significance of the exhibition and her creative partnerships, Tilda Swinton says:
“Eye offered me the opportunity to reflect on over 40 years of artistic practice and to revisit the creative friendships that have nourished me. In this exhibition, we share the artistic relationships that have fed me the most. It’s like following breadcrumbs through a forest, adding new leaves to old trees. Being invited into such a world of friendship and art is a great privilege for me.”
Tilda Swinton – Ongoing not only showcases the artistic legacy of a remarkable performer, but also illustrates how friendship and long-standing collaborations can shape and transform an artist’s creative world. The exhibition will be accompanied by film screenings and talks, offering visitors a deeper look into Swinton’s artistic vision.
