In this episode of Showcase;

Shchukin Collection at The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts 01:01

Hello Kitty's 45th Anniversary 06:18

Sherri J. Trahan, Director at Corey Helford Gallery 09:27

Colourless at Water Museum 14:07

Rana Begum One on One 17:56

#HelloKitty #RanaBegum #WaterMuseum

Water pollution and a lack of clean drinking water are two of the most pressing issues in the world today. So, how to protect and make safe this most precious of liquids? 3 young Portuguese artists think they have the answer, taking trash from the city's rubbish dumps and roadsides and turning them into e-motive sculptures.

#Incolour #WaterMuseum #Portugal

Centuries-old Islamic art tradition and 20th-century Russian constructivism share something crucial in common. The abundance of brightly coloured, repetitive, geometric patterns. This artist takes inspiration from both and creates installations that are as minimal as they are playful. Form, colour and light: these are the three properties that constitute British-Bangladeshi artist Rana Begum's holy trinity. In a conversation with Showcase's Aadel Haleem, she talks about her childhood memories of Bangladesh, why she cried when she found out about Brexit and the fear of being pigeonholed as a Muslim artist.

#RanaBegum #Artist #Multicultural

Japan's ambassador of kawaii, Hello Kitty has become a global obsession and spawned a frenzy among collectors. Her image has appeared on everything from planes to pencil cases, made into diamond-encrusted jewellery, and even spawned Hello Kitty-themed cafes. We'll talk to the curator of an exhibition honouring her pinkness 45th birthday, although in cat years she's actually 197. But first, Showcase's Sena Arslan tells us how this feline became so famous.

Sherri J. Trahan, Director at Corey Helford Gallery 02:34

#HelloKitty #Kawaii #Anniversary

During the early 20th century French modern art was considered worthless even among Parisian art circles. But a cloth merchant from Russia boldly sought out the work of these "rejected" artists. They included big names, like Gauguin, Cezanne, and Van Gogh. clearly, Sergey Shukin had a keen sensibility for spotting great art. And soon owned one of the most prominent art collections of all time. Shchukin's vast collection has never been exhibited under one roof until now.

#Shchukin #Collection #Russia

In this episode of Showcase;

Belgrade Street Art 01:05

Sotheby's: Sold to the Highest Bidder 05:23

Bernadine Brocker Wieder, CEO, Vastari 06:36

David Fincher's Cinematic Abyss 09:40

John Bramblitt: Seeing with Hands 13:59

John Bramblitt, Artist and Author 15:09

Akdamar Church 21:57

#AkdamarChurch #JohnBramblitt #StreetArt

Imagine becoming a world-renowned painter after going blind. This sounds impossible, but it's the life story of an American artist from Texas. When John Bramblitt lost his sight eighteen years ago following an illness, his dreams of becoming a teacher were shattered, and he fell into a deep depression. But it was while he was in that dark place that he discovered his passion for art, and has been painting ever since.

John Bramblitt, Artist and Author 00:44

#JohnBramblitt #Painter #Art

It is a city that should be at the top of any Balkan travel list for a million reasons. Belgrade offers monumental architecture, tangible history and nightlife that never stops. Now, there is also an abundance of flamboyant street art to see. Legal and illegal murals are splashed on walls all over the Serbian capital. And so impressive is this art form now, there's even a book in the making to document pieces before they flake off walls or are painted over. Aadel Haleem went to explore.

#Belgrade #StreetArt #Balkan

Perhaps in years to come, a book enshrining Serbian street art may become valuable enough to be up for auction, but not in the league of the sale that just happened. After two hundred and seventy years of selling luxury items, this time Sotheby's put itself up for sale. Considered one of the oldest and largest auction houses in the world, it is set records for selling everything from paintings by Picasso to clothing from Coco Chanel's wardrobe. So what happens now that the auction house is in private hands.

Bernadine Brocker Wieder, CEO, Vastari 00:44

#Sothebys #Auction #ArtInvestments

The Armenian Akdamar Cathedral of the Holy Cross is not only unique because of its location in the middle of the largest lake in Turkey, but also for its rich, millennia-long history, fascinating architecture and because of what it means to millions of people both in Turkey and around the world. Now, for the first time, this holy monument is being honoured 1200 kilometres away from where it stands, with a photography exhibition in Istanbul.

#Armenian #Cathedral #Turkey