Goya: The Painter Who Lost His Head

Francisco José de Goya was one of Spain's great masters of art. Today his paintings have as much impact as they did when they were created. This program weaves a celebration of the great artist while revealing a little-known story about his self-imposed exile from Spain: after 52 years of neglect, Goya's body did not have its head. As we follow a Quixote-like quest to bring Goya back to Spain, and to solve the mystery of the head, we learn of Goya's life and work. Produced by Rafael Diez Gines. 08DR JSCA 60 min. Also available in English.

Antonio Saura: Sauragrams

This is an eclectic and often graphic portrait of Antonio Saura (1930 - 1998), one of Spain's boldest surrealistic painters. Self taught, he became part of the avant-garde El Paso group in Madrid and his work evolved towards a dramatic and forceful expressionism filled with piercing irony. He moved to Paris where he rapidly found international recognition with his well-known series entitled Crucifixions, Crowds and Others. Produced by Jorge Calvo and J.L. Romeo. 08DR CA 30 min. Also available in English.

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