Avant-garde art
2 episodes
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Dadaism
Misha Glenny and guests discuss the spirit of the art phenomenon that began in Zurich in 1916 inspired by what the Dadas saw as the absurdity of the war then consuming the world.
19 March 2026
Featuring: Dawn Ades, Ruth Hemus, Stephen Forcer
The Avant Garde's Decline and Fall in the 20th Century
Melvyn Bragg examines the social and aesthetic impact of the Avant Garde and discusses whether it has failed in making painting relevant in the 20th century.
25 February 1999
Featuring: Eric Hobsbawm, Frances Morris