Tag Archives: Art and Artists

Leonardo da Vinci and Ken Burns Dazzle on PBS

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Judith Trojan

“This is the story of the most curious man in history.” Painter, draftsman, writer, designer, architect, inventor, philosopher, scientist, mathematician, military and aeronautical engineer, philosopher, cartographer, geologist, botanist, anatomist, physicist. Clearly, there was more to the man than the “Mona … Continue reading →

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My Life as a Turkey Makes Timely Return to PBS Nature

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Judith Trojan

“I realized that this was going to be a very personal, emotional ride for me, and not just a science experiment.”—Joe Hutto, wildlife artist & naturalist. What better way to usher in the Thanksgiving holiday than with a film about … Continue reading →

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Gloria Vanderbilt Documentary to be Rebroadcast on HBO

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Judith Trojan

  “She was always the youngest one in the room,” recalls CNN anchor Anderson Cooper of his mom, Gloria Vanderbilt.  Fashion designer … artist … author … heiress … and mom Gloria Vanderbilt passed away this week (6/17/19) at the … Continue reading →

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Remembering Perry Miller Adato 1920-2018

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Judith Trojan

“I don’t think you can teach anybody anything, whether it’s about art, architecture, literature, or social issues unless you entertain them. You simply cannot lecture people.  You have to involve them emotionally: make them laugh, excite them or make them … Continue reading →

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American Masters Celebrates Bambi Artist Tyrus Wong

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Judith Trojan

“Tyrus Wong’s story is a prime example of one of the many gaping holes in our society’s narrative on art, cinema and Western history,” said writer/producer/director Pamela Tom. “By telling his story, I wanted to shine a light on one … Continue reading →

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Gloria Vanderbilt and Anderson Cooper Leave Nothing Left Unsaid in New Doc

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Judith Trojan

“I could always tell as a kid that there was this sadness to her,” says CNN anchor Anderson Cooper of his mom, Gloria Vanderbilt, in the fascinating and poignant new feature-length documentary, Nothing Left Unsaid: Gloria Vanderbilt & Anderson Cooper, produced … Continue reading →

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