This Is Modern Art (1999) Episode 1

This Is Modern Art, a documentary series from 1999, dives into the evolution of contemporary art. It’s a journey through the radical changes that began with Picasso and flowed through the works of Jackson Pollock to Andy Warhol. These artists redefined what art could be, and this series explores that seismic shift.

Episode one starts with a bang. It’s about self-belief and the artist’s role in society. Episode two goes into the shock value of art, how it’s used, and why it matters. By episode three, we’re looking at beauty in art, and what that concept means today.