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Showing 1 - 10 of 10 titles with a criteria of Subject is Museum Studies

The Destruction of Memory

Explores the loss of priceless artwork, artifacts and historical sites through war and terrorism.

Icarus Films | 2016 | 85 minutes

Fang

A whole century of Western attitudes towards African culture packed into 8 minutes

Icarus Films | 2001 | 8 minutes

The Grand Masters of the Chauvet Cave

The paintings and drawings of the Chauvet cave – made 36,000 years ago and discovered 20 years ago in the south of France – are the oldest human artistic expression to date. Their strength and modernity changed radically all the ideas we had on prehistorical art.

Andana Films | 2015 | 52 minutes

The Hermitage Dwellers

This kaleidoscope of people and events in the great museum unfolds into a poignant account of Russia's painful 20th century transformed by the 'dwellers' intimate relationship with the art.

Icarus Films | 2003 | 73 minutes

I.M. PEI

Architect I.M. Pei returns to his home city of Suzhou, China to build a modern museum that complements the architecture of the 2,500 year-old city and sets a course for modern Chinese architecture.

Bullfrog Films | 2010 | 53 minutes

Leninland

The world's largest museum devoted to Lenin offers a 'true Soviet-era experience.' But can it survive in the new Russia?

Icarus Films | 2013 | 52 minutes

The Next Big Thing

The contemporary art world is changing dramatically. How are collectors, museum directors, dealers and artists responding to transformations in the market?

Icarus Films | 2014 | 57 minutes