Exhibition on Screen
Season 2
TV-G
Exhibition on Screen is a documentary series that explores the history behind works of art. Each episode focuses on a particular iconic piece, revealing the background that led to its creation and the incredible stories that followed it.
Where to Watch Exhibition on Screen • Season 2
5 Episodes
- MatisseE1
MatisseAudiences 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. - Girl with a Pearl EarringE2
Girl with a Pearl Earring'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? - RembrandtE3
RembrandtEvery 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. - The impressionistsE5
The impressionistsMonet, 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?