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In Part 1 of this two-part program on the natural phenomenon of light and its representation in art, Austrian art historian Sir Ernst Gombrich discusses illumination, shadows, and the direction of light source.
September 22
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Explore Jackson Pollock’s Autumn Rhythm with Met curator Brinda Kumar and discover what it reveals about artistic intention and staying true to oneself.
Brinda Kumar
September 17
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This film offers a rare look into the life and work of the artist Lillian Bassman, who helped introduce an avant-garde sensibility to the American newsstand.
July 23
Discover Kiki de Montparnasse’s influence on Man Ray’s photography as much more than a muse.
Mark Braude
October 10, 2025
Discover the foundational history of jive culture in the United States as a form of expression.
Brent Hayes Edwards
July 18, 2025
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In 1961, 23-year-old Michael C. Rockefeller made two trips to New Guinea where he met with Asmat elders and artists.
May 28, 2025
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Join artist Angelina Pwerle as she describes the significance of the bush plum, the subject of her painting, Bush Plum Dreaming.
May 28, 2025
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Watch this intimate interview with artist Noŋgirrŋa Marawili (c. 1939–2023), filmed at her home in Yirrkala, Arnhem Land.
May 28, 2025
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Meet Yolŋu artists Gunybi Ganambarr and Wukun Wanambi as they explore the relationship and tension between medium and landscape.
May 28, 2025
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The archaeology of rubbish.
August 13, 2024