A portrait of the life, work and legacy of the world's most popular artist. Featuring fans and artists, Monet's descendants, and footage of the top secret, high risk, logistical nightmare of moving 80 huge Monet paintings across the Atlantic.; Claude Monet; The story of Alfred Lion and Francis Wolff - two Jewish immigrants who founded Blue Note Records, the record label that helped bring jazz music to the mainstream.; Alfred Lion; Art Blakley; jazz; Blue Note Records; This OVATION original documentary follows his life, beginning with his Depression-era days working for the WPA through the optimism and Cold War paranoia that laced the 1950s.; Salvador Dali; Jackson Pollock; picasso; Ken Vandermark, avant-garde improvisational jazz musician and recipient of a 1999 MacArthur Genius Grant, spends every waking moment composing, arranging and performing his music - proving in his own way that he can make a living through his passion.; improvisation; Ken Vandermark; jazz; John Paget's documentary explores the world of Elvis impersonators as both a tribute to a cultural icon and a fascinating competition among skilled performers. ; Ovation TV; Almost Elvis; Donald Judd was one of America's leading artists and critics as a proponent of the minimalist art movement. A graduate of Columbia University in philosophy, and later a masters in art history specializing in Renaissance and contemporary art.; Marfa Texas; Ovation TV; Donalsd Judd; Jools Holland enjoys the sights and sounds of Havana, including performances by Rubén González, Compay Segundo and pop vocalist Des'ree. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; music; Travel; Ovation TV; World; Jools Holland; Illustrated with stunning performance sequences, this documentary is a fascinating study of the world-class violinist at a crucial period in his career. ; violin; Maxim Vengerov; The Los Angeles County Museum of Art's Broad Contemporary Art Museum. Opening February 15th!; lacma; Broad Contemporary Art Museum; A look at the devastating damage and tedious restoration of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi following an earthquake.; Lost Frescos; Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi; Travel around the world in a quest for the Amber Room, which was stolen by the Nazis from the palace of Russia's Peter the Great. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; Ovation TV; Amber Room; Art; Jools Holland explores a cross-section of American music through performances of blues, gospel and boogie woogie. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; music; Koko Taylor; chicago; Ovation TV; blues; An in-depth look at the exhibition which explores five fundamental human emotions through art. An examination of the art exhibition created which was created to explore the five fundamental human emotions: love, anguish, awe, triumph and joy. ; Georgia Okeef; Rings of Passion; On Later... with Jools Holland, Ep. 20/7 with performances by: Dave Brubeck, Moby, Femi Kuti, Sugababes, Damien Rice and Badly Drawn Boy; Moby; Jools Holland; Each episode of this new series will present performances and interview segments from special Artists Den concerts -- noted for both the caliber of the artists performing and the unique settings. The carefully chosen venues complement each artist.; Artists Den; An innovative new music series featuring acclaimed artists performing in extraordinary settings. This episode features Aimee Mann at the Cathedral of St. Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles.; Artists Den; Ovation TV; Aimee Mann; Cathedral of St. Vibiana; An innovative new music series featuring acclaimed artists performing in extraordinary settings. This episode features Swell Season (from the film Once) at the Good Shepherd Center Chapel in Seattle.; Marketa Irglova; Artists Den; Falling Slowly; Glen Hansard; Executive-produced by Clint Eastwood, this portrait of one of the most influential jazz musicians of the twentieth century features classic film footage of legendary pianist from the '60s, recent friends interviews, relatives, and musical colleagues.; Thelonius Monk; Live from the Artists Den in the Prince George Ballroom Under the sculpted, neo-Renaissance ceiling of the Prince George Ballroom in Manhattan, KT Tunstall performed before an intimate Artists Den audience.; Prince George Ballroom; KT Tunstall; Jamie Catto of the band Faithless and Duncan Bridgeman embark on a project meant to unite the world through song.The two bring together the universal elements of a diverse range of music worldwide. ; Ovation TV; 1 Giant Leap; A profile of Alan McGee who produced stars such as Oasis and Primal Scream. Presented by www.OvationTV.com ; music; Alan McGee; SexPistols; Jeasus and Mary Chain; documentary; Oasis; Ovation TV; An innovative new music series featuring acclaimed artists performing in extraordinary settings. This episode features Swell Season from the film "Once" at the Good Shepherd Center Chapel in Seattle.; Artists Den; once; Good Shepherd Center Chapel; The Swell Season; A special master class with the King of the Blues. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; music; B.B. King; Ovation TV; The true story of how forty women were able to survive their imprisonment at Auschwitz extermination camp by performing classical music for Nazi officers and fellow prisoners.; Bach in Auschwitz; Jools Holland enjoys the sights and sounds of Havana, including performances by Rubén González, Compay Segundo and pop vocalist Des'ree. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; music; Travel; Ovation TV; World; Jools Holland; In this documentary, filmmaker Robert Mugge and late rock writer Robert Palmer travel to the deep South in 1990 to find the heart of country blues, a music genre considered by many today to be dead.; Robert Palmer; Deep Blues; R.L. Burnside; Robert Mugge; Junior Kimbrough; Jessie Mae Hemphill; Jools Holland explores a cross-section of American music through performances of blues, gospel and boogie woogie. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; music; Koko Taylor; chicago; Ovation TV; blues; In this documentary, filmmaker Robert Mugge and late rock writer Robert Palmer travel to the deep South in 1990 to find the heart of country blues, a music genre considered by many today to be dead.; Robert Palmer; Deep Blues; R.L. Burnside; Robert Mugge; Junior Kimbrough; Jessie Mae Hemphill; A profile of Dusty Springfield, the late blue-eyed queen of soul.; Dusty Springfield; Burt Bacharach; Definitley Dusty; Krall performs songs from the album she co-wrote with husband Elvis Costello, The Girl in the Other Room, along with a unique selection of standards.; Diana Krall; A behind-the-scenes glance at the painstaking process that the singer/songwriter and team went through to craft the Grammy Award-winning album, The Diary of Alicia Keys. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; music; people; Ovation TV; Alicia Keys; Highlights in this performance profile include archival footage of Dizzy Gillespie with Louis Armstrong and Cab Calloway. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Dizzy Gillespie; An interview with the singer/songwriter known for her unique music that falls somewhere between the orchestrated meditations of Kate Bush and the stripped-down poetics of Joni Mitchell.; Tori Amos; A profile of the singer whose melodious voice and timeless style have made her universally loved. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ella Fitzgerald; Ovation TV; Josh Ritter at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County for Live Artists Den; Josh Ritter; Artists Den; Composer John Adams makes political statements through his work as well, from controversial operas, such as Nixon in China and The Death of Klinghoffer (which deals with the hijacking of the Achille Lauro). Presented by www.OvationTV.com; John Adams; Ovation TV; A celebration of rock 'n' roll great Chuck Berry's sixtieth birthday, looking back on his career and featuring his concert at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis, Missouri. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Chuck Berry; Ovation TV; Old, Weird America: This special is on how artist Harry Smith's collection of folk music recordings in the 1940's paved the way for the folk revival of the 60's features by Beck, Elvis Costello, and Sonic Youth. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Harry Smith; Ovation TV; This episode focuses on the traditional compositions for a love scene and how some composers have avoided or reinvigorated the cliches in order to create some of the most emotional examples of film music.; Love; Music Behind the Scenes; Anthony Minghella; seduction; Stephen Frears; Baz Lerman; A look at what home rule of Hong Kong means to the Chinese culminates in a performance of Tan Dun's commemorative symphony.; Tan Dun; Hong Kong Symphony; YoYo Ma; Exploring the evolution of music, this episode focuses on the invention of recorded sound. ; Thomas Eddison; Howard Goodall; Grammophon; Irish DJ Dave Fanning interviews Michael Stipe and Mike Mills of R.E.M.; REM; Michael Stipe; Mike Mills; With his revolutionary style and unique spiritual outlook on life and music, Coltrane is known by many as the most influential jazz musician of the second half of the century. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; John Coltrane; Interviewed by Dave Fanning, the Neville Brothers represent the essence of half a century of New Orleans music distilled within one family unit.; Neville Brothers; Filmed in the late 1960s, this rare collection of concert and documentary footage offers a look back at a giant of American music. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Jonny Cash; An innovative new music series featuring acclaimed artists performing in extraordinary settings. This episode features Ben Harper on a 700 acre farm in Manchester, Tennesee.; 2007 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival; ben harper; This series offers an entertaining journey into this crucial aspect of all great movies. This episode will focus on how music can enhance a narrative to gain the best comedic effect. Featuring interviews with directors Terry Gilliam and Jim Abrahams.; Terry Gilliam; Jim Abrahams; Anne Dudley; Henry Mancini; Performances by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Manic Street Preachers, Kings of Leon, Fried, Willy Mason and Brendan Power. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; music; Manic Street Preachers; performance; Kings Of Leon; Jools Holland; fried; Ovation TV; Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds; Willy Mason and Brendan Power; Mixing gender stereotypes, Catholic imagery and erotic fantasies, the recording artist has come up with an art form all her own. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; madonna; An innovative new music series featuring acclaimed artists performing in extraordinary settings. This episode features Fountains of Wayne on a 100-year-old ship in New York¿s South Street Seaport.; South Street Pier; nyc; fountains of wayne; Piking Ship; Illustrated with stunning performance sequences, this documentary is a fascinating study of the world-class violinist at a crucial period in his career. ; violin; Maxim Vengerov; Irish DJ Dave Fanning interviews heavy metal group Metallica. This series features Irish DJ Dave Fanning's interviews with today's hottest musical acts. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; Metalica; rock; Ovation TV; Music Behind the Scenes is the definitive look at the way music has become an integral part of movie-making. Each episode looks at specific movie genres and uses a wealth of instantly recognizable film footage, archive clips and interviews.; Music Behind the Scenes; Lalo Schifrin; Mission Impossible; I Won't Die For Any Man This hard-edged series probes for the true story of country music in America today. This episode profiles newly-minted star Mindy McCready, top-selling star Reba McEntire and legend Tammy Wynette.; Mindy McCready; reba mcentire; Naked Nashville; Tammy Wynette; An onstage party with one of today's most popular folk singers, recorded live at Glasgow's Armadillo Concert Hall. ; Glasgow Armadillo Concert Hall; Nancy Griffith; Gabriel proves why he has been a musical tour-de-force for the past four decades in this concert filmed at the Fila Forum in Milan. Featuring stunning theatrics, Gabriel performs favorite songs including Sledgehammer, Red Rain, and Solsbury Hill.; Peter Gabriel; Ovation TV; The Jazz Age: a time when dance bands rose in popularity in the wake of the loosening grip of Victorian morality.; Burt Bacharach and Hal David; Bessie Smith; Elvis Costello; The Bee Gees; Noel Gallagher; BING CROSBY; Robert Johnson; Stephen Sondheim; Louis Armstrong; abba; Brian Wilson; billy holiday; kylie minogue; Ray Charles; Tim Rice; Frank Sinatra; Producer Pop: A new generation of record buyers dictate the direction of songwriting in the Fifties.; BING CROSBY; Robert Johnson; Bessie Smith and BB King; Louis Armstrong; Frank Sinatra; Formed in 1988 at Oxford University, Radiohead has enjoyed one of the most loyal of fanbases in alternative rock. Their unconventional use of three guitars, together with the angst-ridden lyrics of lead singer Thom Yorke and their unique sound.; Thom Yorke; Dave Fanning; Radiohead; Irish DJ Dave Fanning interviews Anthony Kiedis and Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. ; Red Hot Chili Peppers; Musicians including Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Paul McCartney and the Seline Dion, join Sir George Martin to demonstrate the color and depth that harmony adds to music.; Seline Dion; paul mccartney; Sir George Martin; Rhythum of Life; Billy Joel; Stevie Wonder; More than just a band, Jacques has led Tiger Lillies into theatrical performances. Shockheaded Peter, adapted from a collection of 19th century stories, won the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment, and Best Supporting Performance award for Jacques.; Shockheaded Peter; Ovation TV; Tigerlillies; Martyn Jacques; A profile of the late country music star. Includes performances of Stand By Your Man, D.I.V.O.R.C.E. and The Bottle. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; music; Ovation TV; World; Tammy Wynette; A comprehensive study of the extraordinary life of the innovative band leader, actor, cultural ambassador and jazz musician.; music; people; Ovation TV; Louis Armstrong; jazz; This series of seven concerts, filmed in beautiful Ayshire, Scotland with hosts Aly Bain and Jay Ungar, is definitely a must-see for all Celtic music ; Ovation TV; Transatlantic Sessions; A creative collaboration, capturing the spirit of Guthrie's life and music. Featuring Billy Bragg, Natalie Merchant and Wilco. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; Woody Guthry; music; Ovation TV; World; A Ovation TV original special, four acclaimed photographers discuss the impact their work has on their lives and on culture as a whole: Albert Maysles, Sylvia Plachy, Andrew Moore and Timothy Greenfield-Sanders.; Andrew Moore; Sylvia Plachy; Gregory Crewdson; Albert Maysles; Timothy Greenfield-Sanders; In this Ovation TV original special, acclaimed photographers Albert Maysles, Sylvia Plachy, Andrew Moore and Timothy Greenfield-Sanders discuss the impact their work has on their lives and on culture as a whole.; Andrew Moore; Sylvia Plachy; Albert Maysles; Timothy Greenfield-Sanders; Ovation TV proudly presents the winners of the first FRAMED FOTOHUNT Contest. ; FOTOHUNT; framed; Art photographer Gregory Crewdson, shares insight into his techniques and philosophy.; Gregory Crewdson; Close Up: The Art of Photography; photography; Explores the art of the cinematographer over the first hundred years of film, with examples from such masterpieces as "The Great Train Robbery," "Gone With the Wind," "In Cold Blood," and "Days of Heaven".; Caleb Deschanel; Sandi Sissel; Spike Lee; Orson Wells; Greg Toland; Vilmos Zsigmond; This profile follows famed photographer David LaChapelle as he shoots Alicia Keyes for Vogue, works on a Vanity Fair assignment with Elton John, and recalls backstage stories about his most iconic photographs.; david lachapelle; madonna; Fay Dunaway; Elton John; Alicia Keys; Photographer and artist Cindy Sherman uses her self-portraits to highlight stereotypes of women that exist in film and magazines. In an extended interview, she talks about her artistic inspiration, the evolution of her photographic style.; Cindy Sherman; jamie lee curtis; This six-part series is a gorgeous, in-depth history of photography, and an exploration of what makes a truly great photograph. This episode looks at the inventions of photography and the way in which it became an integral part of the modern world.; George Eastman; Camera Obscura; Edward Muybridge; Henry Fox Talbot; Jacques-Henri Lartigue; An in-depth history of photography, and an exploration of what makes a truly great photograph. This episode examines the work of some of the most influential modern photographers: Alexander Rodchenko, August Sander, Man Ray and Walker Evans.; Man Ray; Alexander Rodchenko; August Sanders; Eugene Atget; Bill Brandt; Walker Evans; photography; This six-part series is a gorgeous, in-depth history of photography, and an exploration of what makes a truly great photograph. This episode examines how photographers dealt with dramatic and tragic events like D-Day, the Holocaust and Hiroshima.; Tony Vaccaro; Susan Meiselas; kodak; leica; Shomei Tomatsu; Robert Cappa; An exploration of what makes a truly great photograph. This episode relives the journeys that produced some of the "greatest paper movies" ever, including Robert Frank's odyssey through 50s America.; Joel Myerwitz; Garry Winigrand; Martin Parr; William Eggelston; William Kline; John Gossage; Ed Ruscha; This six-part series is a gorgeous, in-depth history of photography, and an exploration of what makes a truly great photograph. This episode is about the pictures that photographers take of other people and the pictures they take of themselves.; Nan Goldin; Tony Vaccaro; Martin Par; diane arbus; Annie Lebovitz; Walker Evans; Larry Clark; Araki; Richard Avedon; Cecil Beaton; Sally Mann; A gorgeous, in-depth history of photography, & an exploration of what makes a truly great photograph. This episode asks what a photograph is worth these days.; Edward Steichen; Genius of Photography; American photographer and journalist Eve Arnold delves into her relationship with Marilyn Monroe, whom she photographed possibly more than any other photographer. This documentary explores the general relationship between a photographer and her livin; The Los Angeles County Museum of Art's Broad Contemporary Art Museum. Opening February 15th!; lacma; Broad Contemporary Art Museum; Bringing back the passion.; passion; Art; Art historian Sandrine Voillet reveals the tempestuous history, immortal beauty and Bohemian soul of the city she adores. She visits the Louvre and meets Willy Ronis, one of the greatest French photographers.; Willy Ronis; paris; Honoré Daumier Georges-Eugène Haussmann Nadar Restaurant Ovation; Sandrine Voillet; One of the preeminent sculptors of our era, Richard Serra (American, b. 1939) has long been acclaimed for his challenging and innovative work, which emphasizes materiality and an engagement between the viewer, the site, and the work. ; Ovation TV; Richard Serra; This documentary on abstract artist Mark Rothko focuses on the artist's demands for the perfect setting for the exhibition of his work. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Rothko; The opening of the new Hellenistic, Etruscan, and Roman galleries¿an entire wing housing over 5,300 objects in more than 30,000 square feet¿completes the reconstruction and reinstallation of the permanent galleries of Greek and Roman art.; Greek and Roman Exhibition; Ovation TV; MET Museum; A definitive account of the life and work of the most enigmatic and influential artist of the late twentieth century. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Andy Warhol; Ovation TV; Art historian Sandrine Voillet reveals the tempestuous history, immortal beauty and Bohemian soul of the city she adores. In this episode, she looks at decadence and class divisions led to on of history's bloodiest civil wars.; paris; chocolate; salon; Sandrine Voillet; catacombs; Christian Lacroix; The MCA celebrates its 40th year of presenting innovative and compelling exhibitions, performances, collections, and educational programs in Chicago. As one of the nation's largest contemporary art facilities, the MCA is celebrating in high-style wit; museum of contemporary art; Ovation TV; Siqueiros was a leader of the Mexican Mural Movement, and was the most politically active of all the Muralists. This fast-paced documentary communicates the visceral impact of his art and the stormy, iconoclastic personality of the man himself.; David Alfaro Siqueiros; Robert Hughes; Ovation TV; Takashi Murakami is considered the new Warhol for the 21st Century. His art looks superficial and commercialized, but host Ben Lewis goes to Tokyo and discovers that behind it lies a theory about the history of Post-War Japan.; Takashi Murakami; Art Safari; Ben Lewis; An in-depth look at the exhibition which explores five fundamental human emotions through art. An examination of the art exhibition created which was created to explore the five fundamental human emotions: love, anguish, awe, triumph and joy. ; Georgia Okeef; Rings of Passion; In collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery of London, actress Fiona Shaw explores the role of British portraiture, from medieval times to today.; The British Face; Fiona Shaw; A look at the devastating damage and tedious restoration of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi following an earthquake.; Lost Frescos; Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi; The Life of a Masterpice: Little Dance Aged Fourteen This program explores why the unconventional sculpture by Degas caused such a furor when first exhibited in 1881.; The Little Dancer; Ovation TV; Dega; A rare interview with the late American artist whose graphic style and bold scale are unmistakable. The influential American artist Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) was one of Pop Art's pioneers. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Roy Lichtenstein; A look at the Photorealistic art of the unique contemporary American artist. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; artists; Ovation TV; Chuck Close; Art; Featuring artwork by: Cheryl Smith-Clifton, Brad Maurice Carney, Diane Leon, Tom Hubbard; Cheryl Smith-Clifton; My Art; Tom Hubbard; Diane Leon; Brad Maurice Carney; Robert Hughes examines treatment of the Aborigines - past and present - by white Australians.; Beyond the Fatal Shore; Ovation TV; australia; Other than that it's hard to define, Live Art may have elements in common with performance arts such as experimental drama or dance, but it moves beyond the conventions and usual boundaries of these other genres.; Ovation TV; Beware Live Art; Annie Liebovitz has shot some of the most iconic celebrity images in American history. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Annie Liebovitz; This documentary looks at the rich heritage left by the Moors, who ruled southern Spain for eight centuries. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Andalusia; Art; documentary; Travel; architecture; Ovation TV; World; Featuring: Cara Bloch, Russell Black, Lynette Wood, Hank Rondina; Russell Black; My Art; Cara Bloch; Hank Rondina; Lynette Wood; Robert Hughes, the world's foremost commentator on art, explores the world of the Spanish artist.; goya; Robert Hughes; Ovation TV; Art that was 'headbuttingly impossible to ignore' is how Charles Saatchi describes the work he started to collect in the early 1990s. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; Ovation TV; Charles Saatchi; Art; Saatchi Collection; Featuring: Cameron Hampton, Damon Arney, Neil Lavey and Olimpia Cerda Tarraso.; Cameron Hampton; My Art; Olimpia Cerda Tarraso; Damon Arney; Neil Lavey; Christo in Paris gives viewers a chance to judge for themselves, presenting the Pont Neuf project from its planning stages to the final wrapping in September of 1985. The Pont Neuf bridge was enveloped in a woven fabric, including all 12 arches.; Ovation TV; Christo in Paris; Architectural historian Dan Cruickshank takes a look at this war-torn region and what remains of its cultural heritage. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; Dan Cruickshank; Travel; Ovation TV; kabul; Art; Featuring: Linda Huber, Elizabeth Hull, Karl Culbertson and Hugo Tillman; Elizabeth Hull; Karl Culbertson and Hugo Tillman; My Art; Linda Huber; Travel around the world in a quest for the Amber Room, which was stolen by the Nazis from the palace of Russia's Peter the Great. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; Ovation TV; Amber Room; Art; The artist speaks about the ideas that prompted her best-known sculptures including Plinth which established a shimmering presence in London's Trafalgar Square during the summer of 2001. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; Rachel Whitread; sculpture; Ovation TV; Art; Wright is remembered as the world-famous architect who revolutionized American architecture, but his success was almost destroyed by scandal and personal tragedy. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Frank LLoyd Wright; Around the World In 80 Treasures explores the temples of Angkor Vat, an ancient civilization in Cambodia.; Angkor Wat; In 1981, a 21-year-old senior at Yale beat out more than fourteen hundred other architects in the competition to design the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Vietnam Memorial; Maya Lin; Ovation TV; Featuring: Vlado Ketch, Julia (Anne) Phelps, Harry Gruenert and Diane Caudle; Julia (Anne) Phelps; Harry Gruenert and Diane Caudle; My Art; Vlado Ketch; Dan takes us inside a Great Pyramid, but there's a major setback when the electric lights go out while he is in its deepest chamber. ; Dan Cruickshank; mali; Around the World in 80 Treasures; Egypt; The Los Angeles County Museum of Art's Broad Contemporary Art Museum. Opening February 15th!; lacma; Broad Contemporary Art Museum; The Harlem School of the Arts offers a broad music curriculum, including instruction in all the instruments of the orchestra, piano, organ, guitar and voice. Studies in music theory and ear training are also available.; HSA; Harlem School for the arts; This episode of Art & the City is sponsored by the New York Times; New York Times; Art & the City is an Ovation TV original series. Travel and design writer David Keeps hosts a specially curated tour of the artists, galleries and museums of some of the world's great cities. In this episode David explores Chicago.; chicago; David Keeps; Art & the City; An Ovation TV Original Series - Host David Keeps uncovers discoveries of arts, architecture and design in highly regarded attractions as well as uncovered corners throughout the US and Europe. In this episode, David explores the scene in Los Angeles.; Los Angeles; David Keeps; Art & the City; Art & the City is an Ovation TV original series. Travel and design writer David Keeps hosts a specially curated tour of the artists, galleries and museums of some of the world's great cities. In this episode David tours London.; Art & the City; David Keeps; Art & the City is an Ovation TV original series. Travel and design writer David Keeps hosts a specially curated tour of the artists, galleries and museums of some of the world's great cities. In this episode David explores New Orleans.; new orleans; David Keeps; Art & the City; Art & the City is an Ovation TV original series. Travel and design writer David Keeps hosts a specially curated tour of the artists, galleries and museums of some of the world's great cities. In this episode David visits New York City.; New York; David Keeps; Art & the City; Art & the City is an Ovation TV original series. Travel and design writer David Keeps hosts a specially curated tour of the artists, galleries and museums of some of the world's great cities. In this Episode David travels to Paris.; paris; David Keeps; Art & the City; The Disney Concert Hall is an architectural marvel, as David explains while he examines the therorys behind Frank Gehry's creation.; Los Angeles; David Keeps; frank gehry; Art & the City; David Keeps serenades this public artwork in this bonus webisode.; Damiån Orteg; David Keeps; David Keeps learns to paint in this bonus webisode.; Fabien Verschaere; David Keeps; David Keeps explores the making of " Emergency" with Melanie Schiff in the Art and the City bonus webisode.; Melanie Shiff; David Keeps; David Keeps captures a performance by Delta Blues Artist, Little Freddy King in this Art and the City bonus webisode.; Little Freddy King; David Keeps; David Keeps discusses the concept and theory behind Jamie Shovlin's colorful and thought provoking sculpture.; Jamie Shovlin; David Keeps; David Keeps explores Canines of the Soviet Space Program at The Museum of Jurassic Technology.; Museum of Jurassic Technology; David Keeps; David Keeps discovers the Cat's Cradle in The Tea Room at the Museum of Jurassic Technology.; Museum of Jurassic Technology; David Keeps; David Keeps visits the Dark Horse Lounge and Dining Room. Chris Carbon explains the Dark Horse style of healthy dining in the pub atmosphere.; David Keeps; Chris Carbon; Dark Horse Lounge; David Keeps smples a delicious treat in this bonus webisode.; David Keeps; David Keeps takes a look at architectural fragments with Erin Hogan in the Art and the City bonus webisode.; Erin Hogan; David Keeps; David Keeps visits with Terrance Sanders to talk about Post Katrina New Orleans in this Art and the City bonus webisode.; Terrance Sanders; David Keeps; David Keeps vistits the Anna Kustera Gallery in this bonus webisode.; Anna Kustera Gallery; David Keeps; David Keeps shares his philosophy for getting rich doing Fine Art in this bonus webisode.; David Keeps; David Keeps discusses the public art of New Orleans with Doug MacCash in this bonus webisode.; Doug MacCash; David Keeps; This Ovation TV original is an exploration of a question that has entertained, frustrated and inflamed passionate and even casual -- art lovers forever: Is "it" art, or is "it" not art?; Ovation TV; Art or Not; A unique documentary profile of dancer, choreographer and filmmaker Philippe Decouflé. ; Philippe Decouflé; Olympics; More than just a band, Jacques has led Tiger Lillies into theatrical performances. Shockheaded Peter, adapted from a collection of 19th century stories, won the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment, and Best Supporting Performance award for Jacques.; Shockheaded Peter; Ovation TV; Tigerlillies; Martyn Jacques; An irreverent and clever musical performance inspired by a well-known American reality competition where two families swap a spouse for a week.; Kombat Opera; Ovation TV; A look at what home rule of Hong Kong means to the Chinese culminates in a performance of Tan Dun's commemorative symphony.; Tan Dun; Hong Kong Symphony; YoYo Ma; Krall performs songs from the album she co-wrote with husband Elvis Costello, The Girl in the Other Room, along with a unique selection of standards.; Diana Krall; Filmed in the late 1960s, this rare collection of concert and documentary footage offers a look back at a giant of American music. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Jonny Cash; This concert features performances by Emmylou Harris and Kathy Mattea.; kathy mattea; Emmylou Harris; Transatlantic Sessions; A performance by leading tenors Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo, José Carreras and Roberto Alagna. ; Plácido Domingo; Luciano Pavarotti; Ovation TV; José Carreras; Roberto Alagna; Gabriel proves why he has been a musical tour-de-force for the past four decades in this concert filmed at the Fila Forum in Milan. Featuring stunning theatrics, Gabriel performs favorite songs including Sledgehammer, Red Rain, and Solsbury Hill.; Peter Gabriel; Ovation TV; Thanks to the courage and determination of the few teachers and dancers who survived the killing fields, the Royal Ballet has been reborn.; Royal Ballet of Cambodia; A performance of Puccini's romantic, yet tragic opera, filmed at the Glyndebourne Festival Opera.; Ovation TV; Manon Lesaut; A behind-the-scenes look at the collaboration of famed contemporary choreographer William Forsythe and the Frankfurt Ballet. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; Frankfurt Ballet; dance; Ovation TV; William Forsythe; choreography; Composer John Adams makes political statements through his work as well, from controversial operas, such as Nixon in China and The Death of Klinghoffer (which deals with the hijacking of the Achille Lauro). Presented by www.OvationTV.com; John Adams; Ovation TV; A look back at the man who was regarded as one of the world's leading contemporary playwrights. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Aurthur Miller; Ovation TV; The energy, style and culture of 1950's New York is captured in the Broadway music of Bernstein.; Ovation TV; Leonard Bernstine; Irek Mukhamedov appears in a ballet choreographed for him by Sir Kenneth MacMillan. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; performance; Sir Kenneth MacMillan; Judas Tree; Irek Mukhamedov; dance; Ovation TV; A special master class with the King of the Blues. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; music; B.B. King; Ovation TV; A British production of Chekhov's Ivanov, featuring Ralph Fiennes, travels to Moscow's Maly Theatre. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; Ivanov; Ralph Fiennes; Theatre; A celebration of rock 'n' roll great Chuck Berry's sixtieth birthday, looking back on his career and featuring his concert at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis, Missouri. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Chuck Berry; Ovation TV; Performance by the Aussie tap group that has taken the world by storm by combining the strength and power of male workmen with the precision and talent of tap dancing. ; Ovation TV; Tap Dogs; Performances by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Manic Street Preachers, Kings of Leon, Fried, Willy Mason and Brendan Power. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; music; Manic Street Preachers; performance; Kings Of Leon; Jools Holland; fried; Ovation TV; Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds; Willy Mason and Brendan Power; This concert, recorded in 1975, features extended versions of tracks from the pair of albums "Changes One" and "Changes Two" that were released in 1974. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; music; Ovation TV; Charles Mingus; jazz; Isabelle Fokine, granddaughter of groundbreaking choreographer Michel Fokine, struggles to create authentic performances of Fokine's original compositions with the Kirov Ballet. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; documentary; Ovation TV; dance; Fokine; Irish DJ Dave Fanning interviews heavy metal group Metallica. This series features Irish DJ Dave Fanning's interviews with today's hottest musical acts. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; Metalica; rock; Ovation TV; Kabuki theatre began as an easily accessible popular entertainment at a time when Japan¿s other main theatrical tradition, Noh, was targeting a more refined audience. Kabuki¿s first form was as an all-female creation led by Okuni in 1603.; Ovation TV; Kabuki; John Paget's documentary explores the world of Elvis impersonators as both a tribute to a cultural icon and a fascinating competition among skilled performers. ; Ovation TV; Almost Elvis; Other than that it's hard to define, Live Art may have elements in common with performance arts such as experimental drama or dance, but it moves beyond the conventions and usual boundaries of these other genres.; Ovation TV; Beware Live Art; An historic exploration of the world of ventriloquism that takes a look at the "dummies" and their alter egos--ranging from pros who use their skill as motivational tools at trade shows to voice throwers who promote religious credos.; Ovation TV; ventriloquism; The true story of how forty women were able to survive their imprisonment at Auschwitz extermination camp by performing classical music for Nazi officers and fellow prisoners.; Bach in Auschwitz; Highlights in this performance profile include archival footage of Dizzy Gillespie with Louis Armstrong and Cab Calloway. 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Ultimately, their strained working relationship leads them to create one of their greatest successes. ; Ovation TV; Topsy-Turvy; This series of seven concerts, filmed in beautiful Ayshire, Scotland with hosts Aly Bain and Jay Ungar, is definitely a must-see for all Celtic music ; Ovation TV; Transatlantic Sessions; Treating turntables and mixers as instruments, Grandmaster Flash used his new sound to bring The Message out of the Bronx. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Grand Master Flash; Ovation TV; This Ovation TV original is an exploration of a question that has entertained, frustrated and inflamed passionate and even casual -- art lovers forever: Is "it" art, or is "it" not art?; Ovation TV; Art or Not; An Ovation TV original special that asks artists, art lovers, and casual observers to experience a broad range of visual artwork and determine if it is indeed art or not. www.OvationTV.com ; Mat Gleason; Michael Salerno; Art or Not; Shephard Fairey; Bert Green; Ovation TV; Don Ed Hardy; Taking the skater aesthetic to the street and the gallery. It all started with stickers¿; Ovation TV; Shephard Fairey; Revolutionizing the tattoo in America. ; Don Ed Hardy; OvationTV; Exploring the mysteries of the scribble; Ovation TV; Michael Salerno; Food, yarn, random junk, it all goes into Jason Mecier's celebrity mosaics. ; Ovation TV; Jason Mecier; Transcending traditional categories, Vallance and his meticulously-researched works show up in some unexpected places. ; Ovation TV; Jeffery Vallance; Art or dessert? Hickock takes gelatin molds to a whole new level.; Ovation TV; Liz Hickok; Fine-art pet portraiture with a twist.; Ovation TV; Chris Galligan; A partly-fictional documentary that explores forgery and fakers in the art world. 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Shockheaded Peter, adapted from a collection of 19th century stories, won the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment, and Best Supporting Performance award for Jacques.; Shockheaded Peter; Ovation TV; Tigerlillies; Martyn Jacques; Los Angeles Gallery owner, Bert Green, discusses some of the artists presnted in the Ovation TV original program Art or Not?, www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Bert Green; John Paget's documentary explores the world of Elvis impersonators as both a tribute to a cultural icon and a fascinating competition among skilled performers. ; Ovation TV; Almost Elvis; Leigh Bowery's life seems to have been an extended performance art piece. After leaving his home in Sunshine, Australia in 1980 for London, Bowery made a name for himself by assembling original and outlandish costumes for his own use as well as...; Ovation TV; Leigh Bowery; An historic exploration of the world of ventriloquism that takes a look at the "dummies" and their alter egos--ranging from pros who use their skill as motivational tools at trade shows to voice throwers who promote religious credos.; Ovation TV; ventriloquism; A definitive account of the life and work of the most enigmatic and influential artist of the late twentieth century. 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A graduate of Columbia University in philosophy, and later a masters in art history specializing in Renaissance and contemporary art.; Marfa Texas; Ovation TV; Donalsd Judd; Christo in Paris gives viewers a chance to judge for themselves, presenting the Pont Neuf project from its planning stages to the final wrapping in September of 1985. The Pont Neuf bridge was enveloped in a woven fabric, including all 12 arches.; Ovation TV; Christo in Paris; An eccentric dance performance which explores the wildly imaginative universe of Philippe Decouflé.; ABRACADABRA; Ovation TV; A celebration of American artist Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) and his idealized paintings.; Norman Rockwell; Ovation TV; Art that was 'headbuttingly impossible to ignore' is how Charles Saatchi describes the work he started to collect in the early 1990s. 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Kabuki¿s first form was as an all-female creation led by Okuni in 1603.; Ovation TV; Kabuki; Kombat Opera Presents is a new series of contemporary musical comedies inspired by major television shows, from the creators of the award-winning musical Jerry Springer ¿ The Opera.; Kombat Opera; Ovation TV; BBC; You don¿t have to know the variations of the Touring, Softail, Dyna or Sportster, let alone recognize a sharknose, batwing, super glide, street bob, low rider or nightster, to know how much Harley Davidson motorcycles are a part of American culture.; harley davidson; Ovation TV; This Ovation TV original is an exploration of a question that has entertained, frustrated and inflamed passionate and even casual -- art lovers forever: Is "it" art, or is "it" not art?; Ovation TV; Art or Not; Later with Jools Holland Ep. 20/7 with performances by: Dave Brubeck, Moby, Femi Kuti, Sugababes, Damien Rice and Badly Drawn Boy; Dave Brubeck; Jools Holland; Ep. 20/7 with performances by: Dave Brubeck, Moby, Femi Kuti, Sugababes, Damien Rice and Badly Drawn Boy; michael palin; Jools Holland; Takashi Murakami is considered the new Warhol for the 21st Century. His art looks superficial and commercialized, but host Ben Lewis goes to Tokyo and discovers that behind it lies a theory about the history of Post-War Japan.; Takashi Murakami; Art Safari; Ben Lewis; A profile of Dusty Springfield, the late blue-eyed queen of soul.; Dusty Springfield; Burt Bacharach; Definitley Dusty; A profile of the author, John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, of fantasy favorites The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings. ; John Ronald Reuel Tolkien; J. R. R. Tolkien; Lord of the Rings; The Hobbit; This dramatic documentary tells the story of the life and tragic death of the man who made being a rebel cool. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; Film; James Dean; Ovation TV; A profile of the late country music star. Includes performances of Stand By Your Man, D.I.V.O.R.C.E. and The Bottle. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; music; Ovation TV; World; Tammy Wynette; Actress Pam Grier narrates this celebration of the famed activist and performer's life. 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Presented by www.OvationTV.com ; music; Alan McGee; SexPistols; Jeasus and Mary Chain; documentary; Oasis; Ovation TV; This documentary on abstract artist Mark Rothko focuses on the artist's demands for the perfect setting for the exhibition of his work. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Rothko; Enjoy this rare interview. "Fast and furious" well describes the life and work of Jean-Michel Basquiat. He was part and parcel of the downtown New York art scene during the 1980s. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Basquiat; Ovation TV; A comprehensive study of the extraordinary life of the innovative band leader, actor, cultural ambassador and jazz musician.; music; people; Ovation TV; Louis Armstrong; jazz; A rare interview with the late American artist whose graphic style and bold scale are unmistakable. The influential American artist Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) was one of Pop Art's pioneers. 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Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Kurt Cobain; Profiles of the Beat Generation's most prominent writers - Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and William S. Burroughs. This program focuses on their personal friendships and their impact on the 1950's and 60's counterculture. www.OvationTV.com; Jack Kerouack; Ovation TV; More than 80 years after F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel was originally published, this program explores why it is still so resonant today. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; Film; Ovation TV; Great Gatsby; Elvis '56 opens a time capsule to reveal the legendary performer as he stands on the brink of superstardom. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Elvis; Old, Weird America: This special is on how artist Harry Smith's collection of folk music recordings in the 1940's paved the way for the folk revival of the 60's features by Beck, Elvis Costello, and Sonic Youth. 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Kevin Spacey narrates, interviews with Brian De Palma, Curtis Hanson, Peter Bogdanovich, Jonathan Demme, & actress Janet Leigh; Dial H for Hitchcock; Alfred Hitchcock; the birds; Janet Leigh; In the 1960s Pop Art scene, Ray Johnson cast a small shadow amongst colleagues such as Andy Warhol. However, his collage work ("moticos"), and the way he decided to distribute it (via the postal service) influenced the future of mail art movement.; Ovation TV; Ray Johnson; With his revolutionary style and unique spiritual outlook on life and music, Coltrane is known by many as the most influential jazz musician of the second half of the century. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; John Coltrane; Whether you're talking films like Frida or Titus, opera, or theater like The Lion King, director Julie Taymor is a true original. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Julie Taymor; In 1966, noted documentarian Albert Maysles films Marlon Brando on the press junket for the film Morituri. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; marlon brando; Ovation TV; Takashi Murakami is considered the new Warhol for the 21st Century. His art looks superficial and commercialized, but host Ben Lewis goes to Tokyo and discovers that behind it lies a theory about the history of Post-War Japan.; Takashi Murakami; Art Safari; Ben Lewis; A definitive account of the life and work of the most enigmatic and influential artist of the late twentieth century. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Andy Warhol; Ovation TV; A rare interview with the late American artist whose graphic style and bold scale are unmistakable. The influential American artist Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) was one of Pop Art's pioneers. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Roy Lichtenstein; Art Safari host Ben Lewis looks at the photorealist sculptures of Conceptualist artist Maurizio Cattelan.; Maurizio Cattelan; Ben Lewis; In the 1960s Pop Art scene, Ray Johnson cast a small shadow amongst colleagues such as Andy Warhol. However, his collage work ("moticos"), and the way he decided to distribute it (via the postal service) influenced the future of mail art movement.; Ovation TV; Ray Johnson; An edgy portrait of contemporary New York painter George Condo and his unique creative process.; Ovation TV; George Condo; A look at the emergence of an underground art form as it developed and how it's popularity gave many artists enormous exposure worldwide.; Anthony Ausgang; I Braineater; The Pizz.; Lowdown on Lowbrow; shag; Robert Williams; Suzanne Williams; Isabel Sameras; Ovation TV; Lisa Petrucci; Art that was 'headbuttingly impossible to ignore' is how Charles Saatchi describes the work he started to collect in the early 1990s. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; Ovation TV; Charles Saatchi; Art; Saatchi Collection; The Other Boleyn Girl is a movie adaptation of the novel of the same title by British author Philippa Gregory. It is a romanticised account of the life of the 16th-century aristocrat, Lady Mary Boleyn, who was the sister of Queen Anne Boleyn.; Natalie Portman; Scarlett Johansson; Justin Chadwick; Eric Bana; This series explores major movies through time and across the world that define a particular film genre. This episode focuses on Romance and Seduction.; Bigas Luna; Film Genre Romance; A look at Alfred Hitchcock's work, from his early British films to his classic American thrillers and his later TV years. Kevin Spacey narrates, interviews with Brian De Palma, Curtis Hanson, Peter Bogdanovich, Jonathan Demme, & actress Janet Leigh; Dial H for Hitchcock; Alfred Hitchcock; the birds; Janet Leigh; This series explores major movies through time and across the world that define a particular film genre. This episode focuses on Sci-Fi. Includes interviews with producer Jan Harlan, actor Rutger Hauer, and director Peter Bogdanovich. ; Jan Harlan; Ovation TV; Leonard Nemoy; Peter Bogdanovich; Rutger Hauer; A look at the history and evolution of Epic filmmaking.; Spartacus; Ovation TV; Iphgenia; hercules; This episode focuses on the Heist and includes interviews with director Jules Dassin actress Claudia Cardinale and writer/director Mario Monicelli.; Ovation TV; Thomas Crown Affair; This series offers an entertaining journey into this crucial aspect of all great movies. This episode looks at independent films' use of conventional music in unconventional settings. You will hear from directors Spike Lee, David Lynch and more.; Danny Elfman; Music Behind the Scenes; Spike Lee; David Lynch; Ovation TV; Cohen Brothers; Documentary about five film-obsessed New Yorkers who eschew jobs and social lives so that their viewing pleasure will be uninterrupted.; Ovation TV; Cinemania; This series explores major movies through time and across the world that define a particular film genre. This episode focuses on the Western genre, and includes interviews w/late actor James Coburn, screenwriter William Goldman, and Katharine Ross.; Katherine Ross; Sam Peckinpaugh; Sergio Leone; John Ford; Clint Eastwood; A profile on late great animator Ub Iwerks, the creative genius behind "Steamboat Willie" later, and better, known as Mickey Mouse. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Ub Iwerks; In three entertaining and provocative episodes, the legendary filmmaker presents films throughout cinematic history that have had a profound effect on him as a master storyteller and as a movie fanatic. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Martin Scorsese; Ovation TV; Filmmaker extraordinaire Melvin Van Peebles presents a history of African American stereotypes in American cinema, from the dumbed-down domestic roles of the 1920's and 30's to the Blackploitation films of the 70's. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Classified X; Melvin Van Peebles; In 1966, noted documentarian Albert Maysles films Marlon Brando on the press junket for the film Morituri. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; marlon brando; Ovation TV; Music Behind the Scenes is the definitive look at the way music has become an integral part of movie-making. Each episode looks at specific movie genres and uses a wealth of instantly recognizable film footage, archive clips and interviews.; Music Behind the Scenes; Lalo Schifrin; Mission Impossible; Newsreels and home movie footage add to this profile of the 1950's Hollywood glamour queen.; Film; Jayne Mansfield; Ovation TV; This dramatic documentary tells the story of the life and tragic death of the man who made being a rebel cool. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; Film; James Dean; Ovation TV; The untold story of African Americans in Hollywood during the turbulent time of the 1950's Red Scare. Narrated by Morgan Freeman. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; documentary; Morgan Freeman; Ovation TV; More than 80 years after F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel was originally published, this program explores why it is still so resonant today. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; Film; Ovation TV; Great Gatsby; This episode focuses on the traditional compositions for a love scene and how some composers have avoided or reinvigorated the cliches in order to create some of the most emotional examples of film music.; Love; Music Behind the Scenes; Anthony Minghella; seduction; Stephen Frears; Baz Lerman; Whether you're talking films like Frida or Titus, opera, or theater like The Lion King, director Julie Taymor is a true original. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Julie Taymor; In-depth profile of the Academy Award® winning actor and producer best known for his roles in films such as Wonder Boys and Traffic. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; Film; Ovation TV; Michael Douglas; The true story of how forty women were able to survive their imprisonment at Auschwitz extermination camp by performing classical music for Nazi officers and fellow prisoners.; Bach in Auschwitz; This series offers an entertaining journey into this crucial aspect of all great movies. This episode will focus on how music can enhance a narrative to gain the best comedic effect. Featuring interviews with directors Terry Gilliam and Jim Abrahams.; Terry Gilliam; Jim Abrahams; Anne Dudley; Henry Mancini; © Murakami is is a major retrospective of the renownd artist's iconic paintings, his sculptures and his popular designs for Louis Vuitton. Catch the world premiere of kaikaikiki, Takashi Murakami's new animated feature. ; Takashi Murakami; sculpture; © Murakami; moca; kaikaikiki; © Murakami, Oct 29th - Feb. 11, 2008 at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; Los Angeles; © Murakami; moca; The opening of the new Hellenistic, Etruscan, and Roman galleries¿an entire wing housing over 5,300 objects in more than 30,000 square feet¿completes the reconstruction and reinstallation of the permanent galleries of Greek and Roman art.; Greek and Roman Exhibition; Ovation TV; MET Museum; One of the preeminent sculptors of our era, Richard Serra (American, b. 1939) has long been acclaimed for his challenging and innovative work, which emphasizes materiality and an engagement between the viewer, the site, and the work. ; Ovation TV; Richard Serra; The Harlem School of the Arts offers a broad music curriculum, including instruction in all the instruments of the orchestra, piano, organ, guitar and voice. Studies in music theory and ear training are also available.; HSA; Harlem School for the arts; New York International Ballet Competition, Inc. is the premiere program of its kind in the world providing dance education and employment opportunities for young dancers ages 17-24.; Ovation TV; New York International Ballet Competition; Creative director Gerard McBurney, and guests use imagery, narration, and live musical examples to go ¿beyond the score¿ of a single masterwork. We explore the inner structure of the music, its history and social context, and the life of its composer; Gerard McBurney; Chicago Symphony Orchestra; The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust's mission is to engage the public in educational and aesthetic experiences to foster an appreciation of architecture, design and the legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright. ; Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust; Singing City was founded as an integrated choir in 1948 in Philadelphia by Dr. Elaine Brown. ; Singing City; Arts Corps offers free arts education classes to kids in grades K-12. Experienced teaching artists create rich learning environments in education facilities all over King County, fostering our greatest resource: young people.; Arts Corps; Ovation TV; Rich in tradition. Innovative in vision. The CSO is a musical force in Chicago and around the world. More than 150 performances and events a year. 107 talented musicians. Two internationally renowned conductors. Two award-winning composers-in- reside; Chicago Symphony Orchestra; The MCA celebrates its 40th year of presenting innovative and compelling exhibitions, performances, collections, and educational programs in Chicago. As one of the nation's largest contemporary art facilities, the MCA is celebrating in high-style wit; museum of contemporary art; Ovation TV; The New Jersey Theatre Alliance is the consortium of professional, not-for-profit theatres in New Jersey and holds the unique position of being the only statewide arts service organization focused solely on professional theatre.; New Jersey Theatre Aliance; Performing Arts Workshop is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young people develop critical thinking, creative expression, and basic learning skills through the arts.; Ovation TV; Performing Arts Workshop; The Joyce Foundation supports efforts to protect the natural environment of the Great Lakes, to reduce poverty and violence in the region, and to ensure that its people have access to good schools, decent jobs, and a diverse and thriving culture.; The Joyce Foundation; Mo'olelo Performing Arts Company's after school program teaches literacy-through-theater for refugee high school students in San Diego. The program was created in partnership with the International Rescue Committee and the City of San Diego.; Ovation TV; Mo'olelo Performing Arts Company; Video presents interviews with 18 community members. A 2nd grade Hispanic visitor, President of the Chamber of Commerce, a Hatian immigrant, to the Superintendent of Schools and others talking about the effects of the arts in their lives.; Ovation TV; Columbia County Council on the Arts; We invite you to enjoy and experience a southern New Jersey town steeped in the history of American glass making while strolling through its downtown Arts District. You'll find 20th and 19th century buildings and homes of rich architectural history. ; Glasstown Arts District; Ovation TV; 2006 production of The Taming of the Shrew, set in the Wild,Wild West. Kate and Petruchio have just been married and the fun is about to begin.; Ovation TV; Shady Shakespeare Theater Company; Short documentary about the history of the orchestra. Mostly interviews by the founder and music director, Paul Freeman, and others.; Ovation TV; Chicago Sinfonietta; Underage Cabaret Program with 9th and 10th graders at The Renaissance Charter School in NY.; Ovation TV; Creative Forces; Arts Wisconsin is the only organization advocating for EVERY Wisconsin artist and arts organization, leading the way at the intersection of the arts and culture, civic engagement, educational enhancement, and economic advancement.; Ovation TV; Arts Wisconsin; Communities are in motion, even at points of calm. Journey through Calumet: Communities in Motion in Southeast and Northwest Indiana, is a story of the action residents have taken and the triumphs they have achieved in the Calumet region.; Ovation TV; Center for Cultural Understanding and Change; A snapshot of the theater company's 20 year history and current programming.; Cornerstone Theatre Co; Ovation TV; The mission of Purdue Convocations is to connect artists and audiences through entertaining and education professional arts programs. ; Ovation TV; Purdu Convocations; Documentary of Dramatic Results award-winning, hands-on, arts-based programs. Specifically "Math in a Basket" and "Write-On Arts."; Ovation TV; Dramatic Results; African-American Shakespeare Company was introduced in 1994 to provide an opportunity and a place for minority actors to hone their skills and talent in mastering some of the world's greatest classical roles.; African-American Shakespeare Company; Intro into ETM. How the program works and why it is important to provide music education.; Ovation TV; Education Through Music; Since its inception, CCAP has been transforming the lives of Chicago's young people by creating communities of learning in and through the arts. ; Ovation TV; Center for Community Arts Partnerships; A brief overview of The Dance COLEctive; Ovation TV; The Dance COLEctive; The Brante Project, takes the viewer through the creative process of developing the work "Written on the Body."; Ovation TV; The Dance COLEctive; Behind the scenes look at how artists create their work. 14 one-minute stories of ceramics, painting, jewlry, etc. All artists exhibit at the Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach.; Sawdust Art Festival; Ovation TV; Actor John Mahoney narrates this celebration of the arts in Illinois' economy, education and quality of life. The Illinois Arts Alliance has served as the lead advocate of the arts in Illinois for 25yrs. ; Ovation TV; Illinois Arts Alliance; A promotion video that was completed through a partnership Art World Downtown and Drake High School's Communication Academy in northern CA.; Ovation TV; Artworks Downtown; The Imagine Project, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation, was founded on the principle that there exists within each child a creative energy which must not lie dormant. ; Ovation TV; Imagine Project; Hedwig Dances creates worlds of magical beauty with graceful choreography, masterly gestures, and haunting musical scores. ; Ovation TV; Hedwig Dances; The gallery is a Global - Local (GLOCAL) Art Platform providing an opportunity for Chicagoans to experience the constantly changing international art scene. ; Ovation TV; Gosia Koscielak Gallery; Explains the vision behind their movement for hosting dance events around the world.; Project Dance; Ovation TV; Dance portions of Matthew Diamond's Oscar-nominated 1997 film about the company, "DANCEMAKER"; Ovation TV; Paul Taylor Dance; Clips of three poetry reading events By Al Young, Robert Bly, Mighty Mike McGee.; Poetry Center; Ovation TV; Tells the story of the centers upcoming renovation through an interview with architect Robert A.M Stern and also describes the programs at the Kaufman center through interviews with students and musicians.; Ovation TV; Kaufman Center; The Chicago-based Muntu Dance Theatre performs authentic and progressive interpretations of contemporary and ancient African and African-American dance, music, and folklore. ; Muntu Danc Theatre; Ovation TV; Haddonfield Symphony is one of the only professional orchestras (only 3) in the U.S.; Ovation TV; Haddonfield Symphony; "artSPY w/ Hoong Yee Lee Krakauer" - Topic: Art and Money; Queens Council on the Arts; Ovation TV; PianoForte provides performance opportunities and much-needed exposure to exceptional pianists emerging on the national and international scene, and continues to feature some of Chicago¿s favorite and best-known artists in an intimate setting. ; Ovation TV; Piano Forte; The International Music Foundation was founded: to contribute to the musical education and artistic pleasure of public school children; further development, performance opportunities, building audiences through outreach and to preserve accessibility.; Ovation TV; International Music Foundation; The ground breaking for the auditorium in June 1991 was made possible through the Irvin L. Young Foundation. The Foundation, along with the auditorium, honors an individual whose name had long been associated with philanthropy and humanitarianism.; Irving Young Auditorium; Chicago Dance Crash is a multi-disciplined, contemporary dance company committed to both exploring and exploiting the potential of human response, conflict and athleticism through live performance. ; Chicago Dance Crash; Ovation TV; A non-profit modern dance education center dedicated to making dance available to everyone in a creative and supportive environment. In this videoCMDE teen Repertory Co. performs "Serene Light" by emerging choreographer Janelle Smith Reed.; The Society for the Arts in Healthcare (SAH) is a non-profit corporation in Washington, DC. Founded in 1991, the Society for the Arts in Healthcare is dedicated to promoting the incorporation of the arts as an integral component of healthcare.; Ovation TV; Society for Arts in Healthcare; APCH is a dynamic youth enrichment center founded in 1993. We help inner city youth find their dreams through educational enrichment.; Ovation TV; A Place Called Home; Video of one girls experiences through music provided through Merit School of Music.; Ovation TV; Merit School of Music; This video covers the grand opening of its new center, Joy Faith Knapp Music Center, with faculty student, and special guest interviews.; Ovation TV; Merit School of Music; Education In Dance is an integrated arts enrichment program which provides a meaningful introduction and foundation in the arts for lifetime enhancement. We teach in over sixty public and private schools throughout the New York Metropolitan Area.; Education In Dance; Ovation TV; Introduction to Dance Camera Westdance film festival showcasing several clips from various artists taken from the festival.; Ovation TV; Dance Camera West; Interviews of founders & supporters of CAPE describing the organizations work and its impact on Chicago schools.; Chicago Arts Partnership in Education; Ovation TV; Haddonfield Symphony is one of the only professional orchestras (only 3) in the U.S.; Ovation TV; Haddonfield Symphony; Albany Institute offers learning programs for teachers and students. This Video clip talks about the importance of distance, availably programs and how technology can be integrated into classroom curricula.; Ovation TV; Albany Institute of History & Art; Opening reception & artist interviews fromSanta Clara's 2007 biennial sculptire exhibition. 66 sculptures from 48 artists on display.; City of Santa Clara Cultural Advisory Commision; Ovation TV; Inaside Chicago Dance inspires new perceptions of movement promoting appreciation for dance within the Chicagoland area. ; Ovation TV; Inaside Chicago Dance; The Chicago Classical Recording Foundation is a publicly-supported, not-for-profit organization devoted to promoting the finest musicians, ensembles, and composers in the Chicago area through the production of audiophile-quality recording; Ovation TV; Chicago Classical Recording Foundation; Overview of Queens and the dynamic multi-cultural panorama of the borough.; Queens Council on the Arts; Ovation TV; International Express; Winner for Excellence in Performing Arts, step AFRIKA! is a cultural Council Artist-in-Residence grantee, part of the Step Up to College project, performed at the 2007 Afro Arts festival at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in Belle Glade Florida.; Palm Beach County Cultural Council; Step AFRIKA; Winner for Excellence in Visual Arts, "Imagine the Possibilities...Something for everyone", is the first Capitol Campaign for Perkins Center for the Arts since it's founding. The facility will benefit the entire Southern New Jersey region.; Perkins Center for the Arts; Winner for Excellence in Artist Profiles, "Repetitive acts" is an artist profile on Philadelphia visual artist, Amy S. Kauffman. Submitted by the Painted Bride Art Center of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance.; Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance; Painted Bride Art Center; Amy Kauffman; Performing Arts finalist, "Common Ground", is conceived, choreographed and directed by Fran Spector Atkins, also the Artistic Director of SpectorDance and Founder of Monterey Dance Fest. ; Fran Spector; Spector Dance; Finalist in Artist Profiles, " Sampsonia Way: City of Asylum" is a documentary about Poet Huang Xiang. He is considered to be the pre-eminent post cultural revolution poet of China. ; Huang Xiang; Pittsburgh; City of Asylum; Finalist in Artist Profiles, "The East Hill Singers" are a chorus of inmates and volunteer singers from the community, conducted by Elvera Voth for Arts in Prison Inc. a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization in Kansas City.; East Hill Singers; Arts in Prison Inc; Elvra Voth; Nancy Mies; Finalist in Performing Arts, "The Angels' Cradle" is a 90 minute original work created by the Theater Grottesco ensemble in Sante Fe New Mexico.; Theater Grottesco; Angels' Cradle; Finalist in Visual Arts, "Stories of Community: Self-Taught Art from the Hill Collection", is part of the Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science in Tallahassee, Florida.; Mary Brogan Museum; Finalist in Visual Arts, " A Decade of Progress 1996-2006", is a program from the Center for Arts Education and Magic Box Studios. This documentary chronicles the fragmented history of arts education in New York City.; Center for Arts Education; Deavere Smith; A profile of Allen Ginsberg (1926-97), poet of the Beat Generation and counter-culture hero. Presented by www.OvationTV.com ; Alan Ginsberg; Howl; Ovation TV; In 1981, a 21-year-old senior at Yale beat out more than fourteen hundred other architects in the competition to design the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Vietnam Memorial; Maya Lin; Ovation TV; A definitive account of the life and work of the most enigmatic and influential artist of the late twentieth century. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Andy Warhol; Ovation TV; Actress Pam Grier narrates this celebration of the famed activist and performer's life. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Paul Robeson; Ovation TV; Profiles of the Beat Generation's most prominent writers - Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and William S. Burroughs. This program focuses on their personal friendships and their impact on the 1950's and 60's counterculture. www.OvationTV.com; Jack Kerouack; Ovation TV; With his revolutionary style and unique spiritual outlook on life and music, Coltrane is known by many as the most influential jazz musician of the second half of the century. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; John Coltrane; Filmed in the late 1960s, this rare collection of concert and documentary footage offers a look back at a giant of American music. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Jonny Cash; Old, Weird America: This special is on how artist Harry Smith's collection of folk music recordings in the 1940's paved the way for the folk revival of the 60's features by Beck, Elvis Costello, and Sonic Youth. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Harry Smith; Ovation TV; Whether you're talking films like Frida or Titus, opera, or theater like The Lion King, director Julie Taymor is a true original. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Julie Taymor; Elvis '56 opens a time capsule to reveal the legendary performer as he stands on the brink of superstardom. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Elvis; Composer John Adams makes political statements through his work as well, from controversial operas, such as Nixon in China and The Death of Klinghoffer (which deals with the hijacking of the Achille Lauro). Presented by www.OvationTV.com; John Adams; Ovation TV; Cindy Sherman started pushing the limits of modern art with Untitled Film Stills in the late '70s, and she's still breaking new ground. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Cindy Sherman; Ovation TV; A look back at the man who was regarded as one of the world's leading contemporary playwrights. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Aurthur Miller; Ovation TV; Enjoy this rare interview. "Fast and furious" well describes the life and work of Jean-Michel Basquiat. He was part and parcel of the downtown New York art scene during the 1980s. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Basquiat; Ovation TV; A celebration of rock 'n' roll great Chuck Berry's sixtieth birthday, looking back on his career and featuring his concert at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis, Missouri. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Chuck Berry; Ovation TV; A creative collaboration, capturing the spirit of Guthrie's life and music. Featuring Billy Bragg, Natalie Merchant and Wilco. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; Woody Guthry; music; Ovation TV; World; Kurt Cobain made an impact on the world as the iconic lead singer of Nirvana and the pioneer of grunge rock. In 1994, Cobain disappeared from rehab, and seven days later, he was found dead from a single gunshot wound. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Kurt Cobain; A film biopic about Jean-Michel Basquiat, the controversial American graffiti artist who worked with Andy Warhol. Starring Jeffrey Wright, Benicio Del Toro, and David Bowie as Andy Warhol. Directed by artist Julian Schnabel. www.OvationTV.com; Basquiat; Ovation TV; Filmmaker extraordinaire Melvin Van Peebles presents a history of African American stereotypes in American cinema, from the dumbed-down domestic roles of the 1920's and 30's to the Blackploitation films of the 70's. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Classified X; Melvin Van Peebles; The conga-playing bandleader was also a visionary producer who invented the three-camera shoot, still the sitcom standard over 50 years later. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; desi arnaz; A profile of the singer whose melodious voice and timeless style have made her universally loved. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ella Fitzgerald; Ovation TV; Wright is remembered as the world-famous architect who revolutionized American architecture, but his success was almost destroyed by scandal and personal tragedy. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Frank LLoyd Wright; Treating turntables and mixers as instruments, Grandmaster Flash used his new sound to bring The Message out of the Bronx. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Grand Master Flash; Ovation TV; Annie Liebovitz has shot some of the most iconic celebrity images in American history. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Annie Liebovitz; This OVATION original documentary follows his life, beginning with his Depression-era days working for the WPA through the optimism and Cold War paranoia that laced the 1950s. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Jackson Pollock; This dramatic documentary tells the story of the life and tragic death of the man who made being a rebel cool. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; Film; James Dean; Ovation TV; The energy, style and culture of 1950's New York is captured in the Broadway music of Bernstein.; Ovation TV; Leonard Bernstine; Mixing gender stereotypes, Catholic imagery and erotic fantasies, the recording artist has come up with an art form all her own. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; madonna; A special master class with the King of the Blues. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; music; B.B. King; Ovation TV; This documentary on abstract artist Mark Rothko focuses on the artist's demands for the perfect setting for the exhibition of his work. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Rothko; In 1966, noted documentarian Albert Maysles films Marlon Brando on the press junket for the film Morituri. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; marlon brando; Ovation TV; In three entertaining and provocative episodes, the legendary filmmaker presents films throughout cinematic history that have had a profound effect on him as a master storyteller and as a movie fanatic. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Martin Scorsese; Ovation TV; Before the late 80's, cartoons had never been accused of having cultural importance. Then Matt Groening shook things up with his famously dysfunctional family, The Simpsons. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; In-depth profile of the Academy Award® winning actor and producer best known for his roles in films such as Wonder Boys and Traffic. Presented by www.OvationTV.com.; Film; Ovation TV; Michael Douglas; The sound in Spector's head was much bigger than a small group could ever produce, so he built a Wall of Sound. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; phil spector; A rare interview with the late American artist whose graphic style and bold scale are unmistakable. The influential American artist Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) was one of Pop Art's pioneers. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Roy Lichtenstein; Angels in America playwright Tony Kushner is only too happy to make his audience uncomfortable. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Tony Kushner; Ovation TV; A profile on late great animator Ub Iwerks, the creative genius behind "Steamboat Willie" later, and better, known as Mickey Mouse. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Ub Iwerks; Highlights in this performance profile include archival footage of Dizzy Gillespie with Louis Armstrong and Cab Calloway. Presented by www.OvationTV.com; Ovation TV; Dizzy Gillespie; Starting July 1st - 15th , Ovation TV presents profiles on American Renegades who revolutionised the art world. www.OvationTV.com; artists; television; performance; Art; radio; rock; documentary; Ovation TV; World; About Ovation TV: Originally launched in 1997, Ovation TV re-launched in June 2007 with a focus on entertaining, inspiring and engaging the artist in all of us. The 24-hour channel is the only television network devoted exclusively to art.