Art & Artists

To many, graffiti may seem like a modern form of petty vandalism. A Brief History of Graffiti, however, explains why that descriptor is wrong on all counts. Art historian Dr Richard Clay explores the scribbles humans have car...

Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour provides an in-depth look at the life and work of China’s most politically outspoken artist. The BBC production follows Ai Weiwei’s journey from his childhood during the Cultural Revolution t...

Art Sleuth presents a series of short documentaries that investigate famous artworks using a detective-like approach. It employs various analytical methods to decode the visual elements within each artwork. These include exam...

This documentary explores the life and work of one of America’s greatest cartoonists, Eldon Dedini. His work appeared in various publications, including The New Yorker, Esquire and Collier’s, but he is best known for his full...

Exit Through the Gift Shop follows the journey of Thierry Guetta, an eccentric French shopkeeper and amateur filmmaker, as he becomes entangled in the world of street art. Initially, Guetta sets out to film street artists at...

Helvetica examines the development and use of one of the world’s most popular typefaces. Directed by Gary Hustwit, the film is the first of a trilogy examining elements of contemporary design. Hustwit spoke to numerous design...

Modern Masters explores the lives and works of four iconic 20th-century artists: Andy Warhol, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí. Hosted by art critic and journalist Alastair Sooke, this four-part BBC series showc...

NOVA the Film captures the vibrant atmosphere of the inaugural NOVA Contemporary Culture Festival, held in São Paulo, Brazil, in 2010. It showcases the creativity and energy of more than 140 artists who participated in this g...

Objectified delves into the complex relationship people have with manufactured goods and the individuals who create them. It examines the designers behind everyday objects and how extensively these items are used in people’s...