Series·2022·1 season

Simon Schama Meets

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While making Simon Schama’s History of Now, Simon met several of the most influential contemporary artists working in the world today. In this series of extended interviews, Simon meets Ai Weiwei, Nadya Tolokonnikova and Margaret Atwood, to uncover the personal motivations behind their work and activism, their sense of why art matters, and their unique perspectives on the state of the world today.

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Ai WeiweiE1 · 30 min

Simon Schama meets celebrated Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, who speaks candidly about his life and work, and his determination to preserve truth and memory.

Nadya TolokonnikovaE2 · 28 min

Simon Schama meets Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova, who speaks about her fight to preserve freedom of expression in Putin’s Russia.

Margaret AtwoodE3 · 30 min

Simon Schama meets renowned Canadian author Margaret Atwood to discuss how art and writing can play a crucial role in solving some of the world’s most pressing issues.

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