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Great Art Explained
Trailer: Great Art Explained
Runtime: 26:14 minutes
Quality: HD
First Air Date: May 29, 2020
Last Air date: Apr 26, 2024
Episode: 39 Episode
Season: 5 Season
Great Art Explained Season 1
I'm James Payne, a curator, gallerist and a passionate art lover. I am on a mission to demystify the art world and discover the stories behind the...
Great Art Explained Season 2
I'm James Payne, a curator, gallerist and a passionate art lover. I am on a mission to demystify the art world and discover the stories behind the...
Great Art Explained Season 3
I'm James Payne, a curator, gallerist and a passionate art lover. I am on a mission to demystify the art world and discover the stories behind the...
Great Art Explained Season 4
I'm James Payne, a curator, gallerist and a passionate art lover. I am on a mission to demystify the art world and discover the stories behind the...
Great Art Explained Season 5
I'm James Payne, a curator, gallerist and a passionate art lover. I am on a mission to demystify the art world and discover the stories behind the...
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