Great Artists: In Their Own Words
 

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‘A fascinating insight into the mind of creative geniuses, as articulate as they are original.’

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Picasso, Dali, Matisse, Magritte - founders of modern art and among the greatest visual artists who ever lived. They've inspired millions of words of print and endless speculation. But what did the artists themselves say about their own lives and work?

 

This unprecedented film reveals exceptionally rare and revealing original interviews with some of the titans of 20th century art. From Marcel Duchamp explaining the inspiration behind his famous urinal sculpture to Picasso painting live on glass for the camera, from Magritte describing the suicide of his mother to Matisse confessing to the pain he suffered from decades of rejection, they give

astonishing glimpses into the creative processes and private lives of the men and women who smashed conventions and remade art for the modern world.

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Featuring footage previously believed lost and rediscovered for the documentary, this is a lavishly illustrated journey into some of the most exceptional creative minds in history.

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‘Thrilling… an endless treasure box of ‘I can’t believe they have that on film’ moments.’'

London Times

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