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The Strand is a daily 18 minute programme highlighting the best of what's going in the arts. Wide-ranging and with eclectic interests, The Strand reflects the artistic response to the BBC's news agenda. Presented by Harriett Gilbert and friends, it features discussions, reviews, big-name interviews and location reports as well as live studio performances and Hollywood, Bollywood gossip.

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The Strand Archive: Alex Katz

Alex Katz

08/10/2012

BBC World Service - The Strand Archive, Alex Katz

Alex Katz on originality, muses and the life-enhancing power of the grudge.

Alex Katz - 85 and still painting every day - on originality, muses and the life-enhancing power of the grudge - as he opens at Turner Contemporary, Margate

The best of the world's arts, film, music and literature brought to you every day. Presented by Harriett Gilbert.

Alex Katz
Eight-five and still painting every day, the artist on originality, muses and the life-enhancing power of the grudge - as he opens at Turner Contemporary, Margate.

Argo
We review Argo, directed by Ben Affleck, about a CIA 'exfiltration' specialist who concocts a risky plan to free six Americans who have found shelter at the home of the Canadian ambassador in Tehran. 

Hong Kong Asia Contemporary Art Fair
A new prize for art in Hong Kong hopes to kickstart the arts scene there, which has previously always looked towards mainland China for inspiration and funding.

Photo shows Black Hat (Bettina) 2010 by Alex Katz. © Alex Katz/Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY. Image courtesy Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, Paris - Salzburg.

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