Art documentaries
Hokusai: Old Man Crazy To Paint
You may think you don’t know Katsushika Hokusai, but you do.
His Great Wave is one of the most identifiable works of art on the planet. But who was the creator of this ubiquitous work? As this film discovers, he was a Japanese master who never gave up striving for perfection, despite tragedy and poverty. He influenced Van Gogh, is the father of manga and even has his own Great Wave emoji.
This show is not currently available on BBC Select but browse through the previous titles for more Art documentaries available to stream on BBC Select.
The Man Who Shot New York
More than just a photographer, New Yorker Harold Feinstein had an unquenchable thirst for life.
Some called him a guru. His zen-like attitude and unique, pleasure-seeking outlook on life endeared him to many who crossed his path. But it was only in his final years that Harold Feinstein’s genius as an NYC street photographer came to light.
Accessing his huge archive and using never before seen footage this BBC documentary explores the man who made New York City his muse and lived life to the fullest.
This show is not currently available on BBC Select but browse through the previous titles for more Art documentaries available to stream on BBC Select.
In Search of Frida Kahlo
When musician Emeli Sandé sought inspiration for her first album, she had a tattoo of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo inked on her arm. Now, she travels to vibrant Mexico City to uncover the tumultuous life of this global feminist icon and meet the people who knew her.
How did Kahlo overcame illness, betrayal and a terrible car-crash to establish herself as one of the most iconic artists of all time?
This show is not currently available on BBC Select but browse through the previous titles for more Art documentaries available to stream on BBC Select.