Filtering through Netflix for a worthwhile art documentary to watch can be rough. Luckily for you, we’ve done all the work. Here’s our list of top 10 Art Documentaries to watch or put in your queue on Netflix.
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compares the life of painters, Picasso and Braque and the advent of Cubism.
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takes a deeper look at the controversy behind the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s acquisition of the Barnes Foundation.
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What caused Francesca Woodman to cut her life short? gives a little insight into her provocative and intimate work through the testimonials of the people closest to Francesca, her family.
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introduces the beginning, prosperous middle and tragic end of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
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chronicles 3 tumultuous years of controversial political artist, Ai Weiwei.
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Postal Clerk, Herb Vogel and Librarian, Dorothy show that you don’t need a vast amount of wealth to appreciate and buy great works of art. looks at the massive art collection that they have accumulated over the years through their sheer devotion of beautiful art.
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documents the life of 80 year old Bill Cunningham and his dedication to fashion.
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Widely considered to be America’s most important designers, Charles and Ray Eames pioneered the design world by dabbling in furniture, photography, interiors, multimedia exhibits, games and much more.
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While New York had an established art scene in the late 1950s, L.A. did not. Walter Hopps and Ed Kienholz decided to change that. By starting Ferus Gallery, they introduced artists like Duchamp and Andy Warhol to the west coast.
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takes a look at the relationship between life companions, Sam Wagstaff and artist Robert Mapplethorpe.
