Arts
Journalist Afua Hirsch explores how three very different African countries are throwing off their colonial pasts and...
Trace the complex history of classical African-American singers in opera against the background of racial politics....
Poet Al Purdy's cabin became a mecca for the pioneers of Canadian literature, and now after his passing, art...
Astronaut Alan Bean documents the Apollo missions through out-of-this-world paintings.
Back for a second season, this series reveals the secrets behind high-profile art thefts of the 20th and 21st...
With sculptures in major cities around the world and millions of people enjoying his exhibitions annually, Fernando...
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...
In 1982,French President Mitterand declared that the site of the notorious Bastille prison would be transformed into...
This documentary traces the life and work of C.D. Hoy, one of Canada's most famous early photographers.
Casting agent Marion Dougherty had a knack for discovering and casting talent for landmark films - James Dean,...
Iconic director Werner Herzog gained exclusive access to film inside the Chauvet caves of Southern France, capturing...
Explore the life and career of the worlds most famous cellist, Yo-Yo Ma. Through interviews with Yo-Yo Ma and...
From Los Angeles to Vancouver, this documentary showcases the pioneers of West Coast Modernist Architecture and the...
Six of Britain's greatest, private, country houses throw open their doors to historian Dan Cruickshank and release...
Meet the generation of American singer-songwriters who consider themselves the successors of Johnny Cash, Willie...
Dance legend Darcey Bussell explores the life and story of ballerina Margot Fonteyn, uncovering a personal life that...
Ten short films celebrate authors, writing and the book culture that has helped shaped BC's unique identity.
Bob Dylan is captured on-screen in DA Pennebaker's groundbreaking film, which takes us on his 1965 UK tour- his last...
Join pianist Lang Lang as he tours China, receiving the same treatment usually reserved for pop stars. Aside from...
Revisit the roots of some of the groundbreaking music that came out of LA's Laurel Canyon in the 60s, featuring the...
Professor Joann Fletcher explores what it was like to be a woman of power in ancient Egypt.
Clockwork Orange, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Last Tango in Paris and more. Go behind-the-scenes of some of the...
Garry Winogrand was a renowned documentary photographer who over three turbulent decades became known for his...
In the 50 years since he carved his first totem pole and saw it raised on Haida Gwaii, Robert Davidson has come to...
Waldemar Januszczak looks at the life and work of an artist who became famous for bringing the Tudor age to life.
Monty Python star Terry Jones traces Charlie Chaplin's incredible journey from abject poverty in South London to...
Never before has there been such a personal portrait of Leonard Bernstein as told through his own words. Honest and...
Leslie Caron is one of the last witnesses to the Golden Age of American cinema. Now, discover the secrets of her...
An intimate portrait of the life and career of legendary pianist Menahem Pressler.
The success of Choral Evensong came down to the preferences of a young Queen Elizabeth I, driven by her deep love of...
Canadian architect Raymond Moriyama overcame injustice and went on to design groundbreaking works including the...
Is it possible to be Jewish and enjoy the music of an alleged anti-semite? Pianist-conductor Daniel Barenboim...
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...
Brazil has many famous forms of art, but perhaps the most famous of all is Samba. Join Martinho Da Vila on a journey...
The iconic works of The Group of Seven artists are so familiar to millions of Canadians, but few are familiar with...
The life of legendary folk music pioneer and activist Pete Seeger is chronicled in this remarkable documentary,...
Suzy Klein explores how music in the 19th century influenced industrial, political and technological revolutions,...
Historian Simon Schama explores the enduring and powerful legacy that the Romantics have left on the modern world.
Many artists and musical forms played a role in the creation of rock, but Native American influence is an integral...
In this six-part series, expert writers and performers will revisit the authors' original manuscripts and letters to...
Filmmaker Susan Dangel explores the life and story of Grammy Awarding-Winning guitarist Sharon Isbin, who broke...
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...
The Bette Davis Story takes us on a psychological treasure hunt for the soul of a person so buried in contradiction...
Australian artist Leon Pericles is putting on an exhibition of his life's work, but with his wife and creative...
Follow 29 of the worlds most promising pianists as they descend upon Forth Worth, Texas for the Van Cliburn...
Hollywood icon Errol Flynn lived a short, flamboyant life, but there was a side of Flynn that is less well known -...
This series follows five renowned photographers as they visit traditional communities with whom they have forged...
Art critic and journalist Alistair Sooke dives into the world of Ancient Greek art, demonstrating that it is far...
Victor Cicansky's surrealist pieces, early experimental Funk sculptures, ceramic Mason jars and bronze bonsai trees...
Despite her young career, Vivica Genaux is one of the world's leading proponents of the Baroque and bel canto...
Described as our "our Van Gogh", Thomson's expressive and vibrant paintings of the northern landscape have become...
Largely credited with the introduction of new-wave fashion to the mainstream, British designer and punk icon...
An intimate portrait of Canada's most renowned artist and the expansive landscapes that inspired him.
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...
Poet Al Purdy's cabin became a mecca for the pioneers of Canadian literature, and now after his passing, art...
Victor Cicansky's surrealist pieces, early experimental Funk sculptures, ceramic Mason jars and bronze bonsai trees...
The Country House Revealed
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Marshcourt
Expires on Jun 11
Built for Herbert Johnson, Marshcourt evokes the decadence and frivolity of the bankers' era of dominance.
Australian artist Leon Pericles is putting on an exhibition of his life's work, but with his wife and creative...
Revolution and Romance: Musical Masters of the 19th Century
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Party Like It's 1889
Expires on May 18
Suzy shows us how technological revolutions allowed music to burst out of court, church and concert halls and into...
Treasures of Ancient Greece
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The Classical Revolution
Expires on May 18
Alistair Sooke explores the Ancient Greeks' fascination with the naked human body and how their art forms advanced...
The Country House Revealed
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Easton Neston
Expires on May 21
Don't Look Back
Expires on May 21
Bob Dylan is captured on-screen in DA Pennebaker's groundbreaking film, which takes us on his 1965 UK tour- his last...