Francis Bacon: First Impressions - Julia Blackburn

In our Francis Bacon: First Impressions series of interviews, each interviewee was asked ‘What were your first impressions upon meeting Francis?’
The series opens with this short film of Julia Blackburn talking about meeting Bacon, in the light of her father's friendship with Bacon.
First Impressions is directed by Harriet Vyner, and produced by the Estate of Francis Bacon in partnership with HENI Talks.

[@timothydaniels504]

I’m currently reading Mark Stevens and Annalyn Swan’s biography of Bacon and watching this series between reads. It really brings everything to life. Thank goodness for daughters. She must have navigated some complicated emotional territory while she pulled together all this information about her father. She’s a charming woman. I have to say that while Francis Bacon must have been a real handful to deal with, you can understand why people liked him so much. Thank you for this series!

[@AlexanderVerney-Elliott-ep7dw]

Love to have witnessed Francis Bacon waltzing in the Colony Room! And what a moving letter. Thank you for this enlightening interview.

[@aysheaahmed348]

This is absolutely priceless ✨✨thankyou for such wonderful content! I could imagine every scene that this lovely lady has desceribed. And such honesty too... amazing

[@TheEstateofFrancisBacon]

Thank you for your kind feedback Ayshea.

[@MrGarryJoseph]

Wonderful idea, first impressions ... as time goes on Francis is even more unique as a personality and artist.

[@TheEstateofFrancisBacon]

Thank you Garry! The next first impression is being edited at the moment and has a Freud connection.

[@iconolater]

Incredible story

[@anthonycifelli666]

fascinating! more please... 🖤

[@TheEstateofFrancisBacon]

Thank you, Anthony. The next short film in the First Impressions series is currently being edited.

[@bingbongtoysKY]

fantastic 💥

[@x9rioxxeM]

Will there be a book of those collected impressions? Would appreciate that

[@Lnch4ALion]

Cool. More content please 😊

[@TheEstateofFrancisBacon]

Thank you Steven. There will be more in our Francis Bacon: First Impressions series.

[@nagolhayze9366]

0:58 A father who was an inhabitant of Sodom .... 🍩🤢 how oddly bizarre.