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Cave of Forgotten Dreams
Cave of Forgotten Dreams takes viewers on a journey into the Chauvet Cave in Southern France, home to some of the oldest known human-painted images. Directed by Werner Herzog, it provides a rare glimpse into this restricted s...
Objectified
Objectified delves into the complex relationship between humans and manufactured objects, exploring the world of industrial design and the people who shape our everyday products. Directed by Gary Hustwit, it examines the crea...
Simon Schama’s Power of Art
Simon Schama’s Power of Art presents an in-depth examination of the works of eight influential artists spanning four centuries. This eight-part series, narrated and presented by historian Simon Schama, focuses on a sing...
The Mona Lisa Curse
The Mona Lisa Curse presents art critic Robert Hughes’ perspective on the transformation of the art world over the past half-century. Hughes argues that the 1963 American tour of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa mark...
Exit Through The Gift Shop
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...
Why Beauty Matters
In Why Beauty Matters, renowned British writer and philosopher Roger Scruton asserts that beauty is an important aspect of art and that 20th century contemporary art is losing its beauty. He believes that beauty is an objecti...
The Art of the Steal
The Art of the Steal chronicles the controversial relocation of the Barnes Foundation’s art collection from Merion, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia. This move, which took place in 2012, was the culmination of a decades-lon...
The Alternativity
The Alternativity brings together the talents of renowned filmmaker Danny Boyle and the elusive street artist Banksy. It chronicles the ambitious project of staging an unconventional nativity play in Bethlehem, a city under I...
The Art of Russia
The Art of Russia shares the incredible story of Russia’s artistic heritage, guided by historian Andrew Graham-Dixon. This three-part series uncovers the mystery, variety, and history of Russia’s unique art, spann...
Forest, Field & Sky: Art Out of Nature
Forest, Field & Sky: Art Out of Nature takes viewers on a captivating journey through six distinct British landscapes, showcasing the intricate relationship between art, nature, and human creativity. Presented by Dr. Jame...
A Brief History of Graffiti
A Brief History of Graffiti traces the evolution of this controversial art form from ancient times to the present day. Presented by art historian Dr. Richard Clay, it takes viewers on a journey through time and across contine...