The NEW Shock of the New

Synopsis

Twenty-five years ago the renowned art critic Robert Hughes made The Shock of the New, a landmark television series that examined the key cultural movement of the 20th Century. Now he's back to look at more recent work and to question whether modern art can still be shocking in its originality and understanding. In an age of media saturation it's perhaps even harder to tell what is good art and what is bad; but Hughes cuts through the marketing and the hype to reveal the art that is vital and will last; the art which defines the times in which we live. In a film which features interviews with David Hockney, Paula Rego, Jeff Koons and Sean Scully, Robert Hughes makes the case that painting, drawing, and the search for beauty matter more than ever before.

Main Cast

Robert Hughes

Himself

Age : 74 | Popularity : 8%

David Hockney

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 9%

Paula Rego

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Jeff Koons

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 22%

Sean Scully

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Writing	Writer	Robert Hughes
Crew	Presenter	Robert Hughes
Directing	Director	James Runcie
Production	Producer	James Runcie
Camera	Camera Operator	Jeremy Pollard
Department	Role	Name

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