15 Must-See Artist Biopics
July 31, 2016Posted by Caitlin Bray
A piece of artwork is very often imbued with new meaning when you learn more about the life of the artist who created it. With such richly textured experiences, artists’ personal lives add context to their work… and can make for fascinating cinema. Here are our top picks for artist biopics that let you dive into the personal experiences of these creative geniuses.
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About the Author
Caitlin Bray is the Senior Marketing Manager at Saatchi Art. She studied History and Art History at Yale University. Her mother is a fine artist and her dog is a mystery mutt named Louise.
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