Arts
Astronaut Alan Bean documents the Apollo missions through out-of-this-world paintings.
Combining history and travel, this series gives viewers a tour of the world's most breathtaking man-made treasures....
Musician and advocate Bob Geldof examines the life and work of one of the 20th century's greatest poets, William...
Discover a handful of Africa's artists, from scultpors to painters, to those working in theatre and some that even...
Delve into the creations and inspirations of Asia Pacific's most exciting artists, from China to South Korea to...
Explore the movers and shakers of the European art community as Brilliant Ideas presents the stories of the most...
Discover two of Latin America’s greatest artists, Abraham Cruzvillegas and Damian Ortega. Explore their work and...
From sculptors to painters to performance and beyond, discover some of the UK's most prolific artists with these...
Delve into the minds and studios of some of America's most acclaimed artistic visionaries and find out how they use...
This documentary traces the life and work of C.D. Hoy, one of Canada's most famous early photographers.
From Los Angeles to Vancouver, this documentary showcases the pioneers of West Coast Modernist Architecture and the...
Clockwork Orange, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Last Tango in Paris and more. Go behind-the-scenes of some of the...
In the 50 years since he carved his first totem pole and saw it raised on Haida Gwaii, Robert Davidson has come to...
Loretta Todd profiles four contemporary female artists who seek to find a continuum from traditional to contemporary...
Architect Raymond Moriyama built the new Canadian War Museum. He has created an indelible symbolic experience that...
In an interview he gave before his death, late Canadian painter Jack Bush talks about his life, his work, and the...
Featuring a behind-the-scenes look at some of Yousuf Karsh's most famous images, this film portrays Karsh's singular...
Watch as artists share an inspirational relationship with Canada's vast forests, prairies, mountains, and lakes that...
Leslie Caron is one of the last witnesses to the Golden Age of American cinema. Now, discover the secrets of her...
Based on more than 1000 personally written letters, diary entries and lectures he wrote, we hear the story of world...
A look at the history of neon, tracing its developments in art, architecture and commerce.
This film documents conversations between actresses Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright, and Maggie Smith,...
When the Totem Pole disappeared from the Haida landscape for more than a century, a 22-year-old carver named Robert...
Oscar Peterson's utter dedication to music took him to the pinnacle of international success and the depths of...
When the aging Canada Museum of Science and Technology in Ottawa was suddenly shut down in 2014, it took the...
This documentary explores the life and artistry of Sammy Davis, Jr. - a uniquely gifted entertainer whose trajectory...
In this six-part series, expert writers and performers will revisit the authors' original manuscripts and letters to...
Acclaimed spoken word artist Shane Koyczan prepares for his most personal poem yet as he embarks on a journey to...
This six-part series showcases innovative Canadian photographers from across the creative spectrum.
Rock star and music aficionado Sami Yaffa journeys to the far reaches of the world to explore how music is the only...
Peeks inside the studios and homes of artisans on Gabriola Island, painting a powerful portrait of their craft, way...
This series follows five renowned photographers as they visit traditional communities with whom they have forged...
Largely credited with the introduction of new-wave fashion to the mainstream, British design and punk icon Vivienne...
What's the role of an artist in society? Directors Tara Hungerford and Eric Hogan ask renowned BC artists and...
Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun is modern artist whose artistic influences come from his home in Vancouver, British...
Bob Geldof on W.B. Yeats - A Fanatic Heart
Expires on Oct 14
Musician and advocate Bob Geldof examines the life and work of one of the 20th century's greatest poets, William...
Reboot: A Future Museum
Expires on Oct 12
When the aging Canada Museum of Science and Technology in Ottawa was suddenly shut down in 2014, it took the...
Around the World in 80 Treasures
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Bosnia to France and Home
Expires on Sep 18
Italy provides a treasure trove for Dan Cruickshank, including Rome's Pantheon and the Florentine chapel of the...
The Secret Life of Books
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The Faerie Queene
Expires on Sep 23
Dr. Janina Ramirez unravels Edmund Spenser's Elizabethan epic - The Faerie Queene.