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The NEW Shock of the New

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Twenty-five years ago the renowned art critic Robert Hughes made The Shock of the New, a landmark television series that examined the key cultural movement of the 20th Century. Now he's back to look at more recent work and to question…

DirectorJames Runcie
WriterRobert Hughes
ProducerJames Runcie

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Cast · Directed by James Runcie

RHRobert Hughes
Robert Hughes
Himself
DHDavid Hockney
David Hockney
Self
PRPaula Rego
Paula Rego
Self
JKJeff Koons
Jeff Koons
Self
SS
Sean Scully
Self

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