Itzhak Perlman and Alan Alda’s Friendship
Itzhak Perlman and Alan Alda on "Garbage Pail Soup,” the similarities between acting and musicianship and getting older.
Itzhak Perlman Plays "Theme From Schindler’s List"
Violinist Itzhak Perlman plays the theme from Schindler’s List for Amnon Weinstein as they discuss the importance of the violin for Jewish people in Nazi internment camps.
Itzhak Trailer
This inspiring new documentary provides an intimate and unprecedented look into the remarkable life of Itzhak Perlman, widely considered the world’s greatest violinist.
Basquiat and Warhol's Portrait
Artists discuss how Jean-Michel Basquiat painted a portrait of himself with Andy Warhol minutes after taking Polaroids together.
Basquiat's Childhood Accident
Jean-Michel Basquiat and his sister Lisane on his childhood car accident and how he became influenced by the famous book, Gray's Anatomy.
Jean-Michel Basquiat Trailer
One of the most influential American artists of the 20th century, Jean-Michel Basquiat was a rock star of the early ’80s New York art scene.
Elizabeth Murray on Being an Artist and Mother
Elizabeth Murray made no concessions, refusing to choose between motherhood and a successful career.
Elizabeth Murray on Using Bold Colors
Elizabeth Murray broke barriers in the art world by putting content into abstraction.
Andrew Wyeth on "Christina's World"
Andrew Wyeth's shares the story behind "Christina's World," one of his most iconic and powerful paintings.
Andrew Wyeth on Visiting the Kuerner Farm
The freedom and intimacy of visiting the Kuerner family’s farm was an important inspiration for Andrew Wyeth’s work.
Andrew Wyeth Trailer
Through unprecedented access to Wyeth’s family members, including sons Jamie and Nicholas Wyeth, and never-before-seen archival materials from the family’s personal collection and hundreds of Wyeth’s studies, drawings and paintings, American Masters presents the most complete portrait of the artist yet — bearing witness to a legacy just at the moment it is evolving.
Why Eva Hesse Felt Like a Misfit
Eva Hesse on why she always felt different, alone and apart from others.
Eva Hesse on Painting
Eva Hesse let go of all self-imposed curbs on her painting, giving her the confidence to show and sell her work.
Artists Flight Series Promo
Four documentaries explore the lives of iconic visual artists Eva Hesse, Elizabeth Murray, Andrew Wyeth and Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Eva Hesse Trailer
One of the few women recognized as central to the New York art scene, she had over 20 group shows scheduled for 1970 in addition to being chosen for a cover article in ArtForum Magazine.
Remembering Neil Simon
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Neil Simon reflects on his fantasies and career while shooting a game of pool in Simply Simon: Not Just For Laughs
(1989).
Elizabeth Murray Trailer
This intimate portrait of maverick painter and printmaker Elizabeth Murray explores the relationship between her family life and career, and reconsiders her place in contemporary art history.
The Science of Hitting
Ted Williams created a chart that breaks down the science behind the perfect hit in his book, "The Science of Hitting."
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