Art & Artists

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Cave of Forgotten Dreams
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Cave of Forgotten Dreams

Cave of Forgotten Dreams is a 3D documentary by Werner Herzog that explores a remote cave in France known as the Chauvet Cave. This cave is home to many ancient human-made images, tens of thousands of years old. The cave is f...
Helvetica
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Helvetica

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...
Objectified
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Objectified

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...
Simon Schama’s Power of Art
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Simon Schama’s Power of Art

Around the world, certain great works of art exist that transcend time and space to leave a lasting impact on society as a whole. Simon Schama’s Power of Art is a personal, in-depth examination of eight of these transcendenta...
The Mona Lisa Curse
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The Mona Lisa Curse

Art critic Robert Hughes investigates how the world’s most iconic painting, the Mona Lisa, has influenced the art world in this Grierson Award-winning documentary. He explores the radical changes in museums, art production an...
The Art of Russia
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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, spanning from its...
Why Beauty Matters
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Why Beauty Matters

Renowned British writer and philosopher Roger Scruton asserts that beauty is an essential aspect of art and that 20th-century contemporary art is losing its sense of beauty. He believes that beauty is an objective truth rathe...
Art Sleuth
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Art Sleuth

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...
Exit Through The Gift Shop
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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...
NOVA the Film
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NOVA the Film

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...
The Alternativity
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The Alternativity

The Alternativity chronicles a project by British street artist Banksy and Hollywood director Danny Boyle to stage a nativity play at a hotel in Bethlehem, near the West Bank wall. In the storied city of Bethlehem, Banksy fin...
A Brief History of Graffiti
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A Brief History of Graffiti

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...