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Steve Martin and the Lonely Synchromists

Episode 2 of 30

Radio 3 presents a radiophonic art exhibition, as 30 of the world鈥檚 most creative minds choose their favourite work from the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Ep 2 Steve Martin.

Art critic Alastair Sooke, in the company of some of the leading creatives of our age, continues his deep dive into the stunning works in the Museum of Modern Art's collection, whilst exploring what it really means 鈥渢o see鈥 art.

Today's edition features award-winning comedian and actor Steve Martin - he finds two "lonely" works that speak to him; Stanton Macdonald-Wright鈥檚 Synchromy and Morgan Russell鈥檚 Color Form Synchromy.

Producer: Tom Alban

"The Way I See It" is a co-production of the 大象传媒 and the Museum of Modern Art, New York

Main Image: Stanton Macdonald-Wright, Synchromy, 1917. Oil on canvas, 31 x 24" (78.8 x 61 cm). Given anonymously. The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 346.1949

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Sun 3 May 2020 00:15

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  • Tue 15 Oct 2019 22:45
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