Stories of Art brings together art historian Dr. James Fox and art critic Alastair Sooke to uncover the most inspiring and compelling stories from the history of art.
From the lives of the world’s greatest artists to the turning points that changed art, to the hidden histories of great masterpieces, James and Alastair are your guides to the extraordinary characters and fascinating stories that have shaped art history.
Full of insight, expert opinion and humour, Stories of Art is the ultimate deep dive into the history of art.
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Alberto Giacometti: The Boy from the Mountains (Part 1)27 Jul 2026 · 51mVermeer's First Masterpiece: The Milkmaid20 Jul 2026 · 1h 8mFrida Kahlo: A Star is Born (Part 3)13 Jul 2026 · 56mFrida Kahlo: The Elephant and the Dove (Part 2)6 Jul 2026 · 1h 5mFrida Kahlo: The Girl on the Bus (Part 1)29 Jun 2026 · 50mMichelangelo: The Master of Rome (Part 4)22 Jun 2026 · 1h 1mDavid Hockney Tribute17 Jun 2026 · 33mMichelangelo: The Sistine Chapel Ceiling (Part 3)15 Jun 2026 · 1h 3mMichelangelo: The Making of David (Part 2)8 Jun 2026 · 1h 3mMichelangelo: The Birth of a Genius (Part 1)1 Jun 2026 · 1h 0mThe Bust of Nefertiti25 May 2026 · 1h 16mFrancis Bacon: Triumph and Tragedy (Part 3)17 May 2026 · 53mFrancis Bacon: Post War Success (Part 2)11 May 2026 · 54mFrancis Bacon: The Emerging Artist (Part 1)4 May 2026 · 49mThe Raft of the Medusa by Théodore Géricault27 Apr 2026 · 1h 17mKatsushika Hokusai: The Endless Creative (Part 2)20 Apr 2026 · 54mKatsushika Hokusai: The Man Behind the Wave (Part 1)13 Apr 2026 · 53mArtemisia Gentileschi: Painter to the Medici and Charles I (Part 2)6 Apr 2026 · 46mArtemisia Gentileschi: Talent and Torment (Part 1)30 Mar 2026 · 37mJean-Michel Basquiat: 80s Art Superstar24 Mar 2026 · 1h 10mHans Holbein the Younger: Painter to Henry VIII (Part 2)17 Mar 2026 · 53mHans Holbein the Younger: From Basel to the Tudor Court (Part 1)10 Mar 2026 · 47mMonet and the Birth of Impressionism (Part 2)3 Mar 2026 · 51mMonet and the Birth of Impressionism (Part 1)24 Feb 2026 · 44mIntroducing Stories of Art16 Feb 2026 · 2m
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