Stories of Art
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Stories of Art brings together art historian Dr.
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- 1. Frida Kahlo: The Elephant and the Dove (Part 2) · 6 Jul 2026
- 2. Frida Kahlo: A Star is Born (Part 3) · 13 Jul 2026
- 3. Vermeer's First Masterpiece: The Milkmaid · 20 Jul 2026
Vincent van Gogh: The Outcast (Part 1)
10 Aug 2026 · 1h 4m
Why are the paintings of Vincent van Gogh so universally popular? And how close did Vincent come to being a preacher instead of an artist? Join Alastair and James in the first of four episodes charting the life and work of the man who has come to define our id
Alberto Giacometti: The Rise of Stick Man (Part 2)
3 Aug 2026 · 48 min
How does the art of Alberto Giacometti manage to encapsulate the angst of the human condition? And did he really have an affair with one of the greatest film stars of the 20th century - Marlene Dietrich? Join Alastair and James as they wrestle with the mysteri
Alberto Giacometti: The Boy from the Mountains (Part 1)
27 Jul 2026 · 51 min
Why do many regard the Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti as the greatest sculptor of the 20th century? And why did he spectacularly fall out with the leader of the Surrealist movement, André Breton? Join Alastair and James as they explore the austere and often b
Vermeer's First Masterpiece: The Milkmaid
20 Jul 2026 · 1h 8m
Who was Vermeer? And why is his painting of a humble kitchen maid considered one of the greatest achievements of the Dutch Golden Age? Is The Milkmaid laden with hidden religious and erotic meanings, or simply a perfectly realised depiction of everyday life? J
Frida Kahlo: A Star is Born (Part 3)
13 Jul 2026 · 56 min
What led to Frida Kahlo's early death? And with Frida mania in full swing, have we now reached peak Frida? Join Alastair and James in the final episode on the life and work of the great Mexican artist, as they explore her difficult final years and her extraord
Frida Kahlo: The Elephant and the Dove (Part 2)
6 Jul 2026 · 1h 5m
How did Frida Kahlo manage to emerge from the shadow of her husband, the artist Diego Rivera? And how did a dog with a sock in its mouth lead to the discovery of an affair? Join Alastair and James in the second of three episodes about the Mexican artist Frida
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