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Hidden Treasures of Australian Art, BBC2&HD, 9pm 25 Feb, 4,11 Mar
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Griff Rhys Jones can be a bit annoying sometimes, but this looks interesting.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00z09hp
“Intrigued by an ancient ceremonial mask displayed in a Cambridge museum, Griff Rhys Jones sets out to discover how magic, taboo and superstition influence the art of the remote Torres Strait Islands off the coast of Australia and whether traditional art can survive in the modern world. Although their ancestors were headhunters, the current inhabitants of these islands are a friendly lot, so Griff joins in with the feasts and fishing expeditions, having cheery chats as he does so. But they're also fiercely protective of their most sacred objects and - a rare sight in a celebrity documentary - absolutely refuse to let him film some of them. "When white people come to the island ..." says one of the elders before making a very expressive, dismissive, hand gesture. What may be simply an interesting work of art to us has serious spiritual meaning to them and so, by adopting a suitably reverential approach, Griff does get to see some powerful examples of tribal art. Just not all of them.
Radio Times reviewer - Jane Rackham”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00z09hp
“Intrigued by an ancient ceremonial mask displayed in a Cambridge museum, Griff Rhys Jones sets out to discover how magic, taboo and superstition influence the art of the remote Torres Strait Islands off the coast of Australia and whether traditional art can survive in the modern world. Although their ancestors were headhunters, the current inhabitants of these islands are a friendly lot, so Griff joins in with the feasts and fishing expeditions, having cheery chats as he does so. But they're also fiercely protective of their most sacred objects and - a rare sight in a celebrity documentary - absolutely refuse to let him film some of them. "When white people come to the island ..." says one of the elders before making a very expressive, dismissive, hand gesture. What may be simply an interesting work of art to us has serious spiritual meaning to them and so, by adopting a suitably reverential approach, Griff does get to see some powerful examples of tribal art. Just not all of them.
Radio Times reviewer - Jane Rackham”
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If you missed this in favour of Benidorm or Embarrassing Bodies, here it is:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00z09hp/Hidden_Treasures_of..._Australian_Art/
Well, you know what these forums are like! Mention something of high quality and hardly anyone responds!