Exhibition on Screen: History's Greatest Painters

Every year more people visit art galleries than football stadiums. Rare collections result in queues longer than working days and museums keep their doors open into the wee, small hours to accommodate throngs of visitors. This monumental series takes you into the world's biggest art exhibitions and on location to enjoy, marvel and delight at the stories and works of history's greatest artists.
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Episodes

  1. S2 E1 - Matisse

    April 8, 2015
    53min
    13+
    Audiences are invited to enjoy an intimate, behind-the-scenes documentary about this acclaimed exhibition, "Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs." with contributions from people who knew Matisse and experts such as curators, historians. Plus breathtaking, specially commissioned performances by Royal Ballet principal dancer Zenaida Yanowsky and jazz musician Courtney Pine.
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  2. S2 E2 - Girl with a Pearl Earring

    May 6, 2015
    51min
    13+
    'Girl with a Pearl Earring' by Johannes Vermeer is one of the most enduring paintings in the history of art. Yet the painting itself is surrounded by mystery. This beautifully film seeks to investigate the many unanswered questions associated with this extraordinary piece. Who was this girl? Why and how was it painted? Why is it so revered?
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  3. S2 E3 - Rembrandt

    June 2, 2015
    53min
    13+
    Every Rembrandt exhibition is eagerly anticipated but this major new show hosted by London's National Gallery and Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum was an event like no other. With exclusive, privileged access to both galleries, this film documents this landmark exhibition whilst interweaving Rembrandt's life story with behind-the-scenes preparations at these world famous institutions.
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  4. S2 E4 - Van Gogh

    July 1, 2015
    52min
    13+
    Experience the wonder of seeing Van Gogh's legendary masterpieces on the big screen. With exclusive new research revealing incredible recent discoveries, the Van Gogh Museum has helped craft a cinema experience like no other and a fresh and gripping new biography.
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  5. S2 E5 - The Impressionists

    August 1, 2015
    52min
    13+
    Monet, Cezanne, Degas, Renoir: some of the world's most popular artists. Their works, and that of their contemporaries, fetch tens of millions of dollars around the globe. But who were they really? Why and how exactly did they paint? What lies behind their enduring appeal?
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Directors

Phil Grabsky

Producers

Phil Grabsky

Studio

MagellanTV
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