Art on TV from July 26 to August 1: Basquiat, UNESCO Sites, and Ancient Egypt

From July 26 to August 1, Rai Storia, Rai 5, and Sky Arte will present a journey through art and culture via documentaries and in-depth features dedicated to great artists, works of art, and iconic sites. From Renaissance artists to contemporary art, and from UNESCO sites to ancient civilizations, these programs explore Italian and international cultural heritage.

On Rai Storia, the week kicks off on Monday, July 27, at 8:05 p.m. with a new episode of “Italian UNESCO World Heritage Sites,” dedicated to Venice and its lagoon, one of the most famous and iconic cultural landscapes recognized by UNESCO.

Tuesday, July 28, features a double feature. At 9:30 a.m., *Italia: viaggio nella bellezza* returns with the episode *Aosta, City of Augustus*, a journey to discover the Roman ruins and historical heritage of the capital of the Aosta Valley. In prime time, at 8:05 p.m., “Italian UNESCO World Heritage Sites” will feature an in-depth look at the Early Christian Monuments of Ravenna, masterpieces of late-antique mosaic art.

On Wednesday, July 29, at 6:40 a.m., the episode of *Italia: A Journey Through Beauty dedicated to “Aosta, City of Augustus,” while at 8:05 p.m ., “Italian UNESCO World Heritage Sites” takes viewers to Puglia with a focus on the Trulli of Alberobello, a unique example of traditional rural architecture.

On Thursday, July 30, at 8:05 p.m., the UNESCO segment is dedicated to Castel del Monte, the famous castle built by Frederick II in Puglia, known for its octagonal layout and the allure of its complex symbolism. Later in the evening, at 11:15 p.m., “Italia: viaggio nella bellezza ” returns with the episode “Aosta, City of Augustus.”

Anyone who missed the broadcast can catch it on Friday, July 31, at 3:00 p.m., when Rai Storia will once again air *Italia: viaggio nella bellezza*, dedicated to the archaeological and monumental heritage of Aosta.

On Rai 5, the art-focused programming begins Sunday, July 26, at 11:30 p.m. with *Italia: viaggio nella bellezza*, featuring the episode *La stravagante maniera*. *Palazzo Te and the Genius of Giulio Romano*, an in-depth look at Mantua’s Mannerist masterpiece and the artist who shaped its identity.

On Wednesday, July 29, at 5:49 p.m., “Generazione Bellezza” airs the episode “Parco Jalari and the Seed of Beauty,” dedicated to the Sicilian park-museum born from a community’s vision and now a model for promoting the region through culture, art, and memory.

The week’s main event is on Saturday, August 1, at 12:28 p.m., when Art Night presents the documentary *Basquiat – Rage and Glory*, dedicated to one of the most influential figures in contemporary art. The film traces the life and artistic career of Jean-Michel Basquiat, from his emergence on the New York scene in the 1980s to his rapid rise as an international icon.

The week concludes on Sunday, August 2, at 11:30 p.m. with a new broadcast of *Italia: A Journey Through Beauty* and the episode *The Extravagant Manner: Palazzo Te and the Genius of Giulio Romano*, for those who wish to rediscover one of the finest examples of Italian Mannerism.

On Sky Arte, the programming kicks off on Sunday, July 26, with a marathon of *Great Masters*: at 1:00 a.m., the episode dedicated to Antonello da Messina airs; at 1:30 a.m., the one on Paolo Uccello; at 2:00 a.m., the episode on Pinturicchio; and at 2:35 a.m., the one dedicated to Titian. At 8:50 a.m., the documentary *St. Peter’s and the Papal Basilicas of Rome* airs, a journey through art and history enriched by previously unseen footage of Michelangelo’s *Pietà* and the dome of St. Peter’s. In the afternoon, the same episodes of *Great Masters* return: Antonello da Messina at 1:20 p.m., Paolo Uccello at 1:55 p.m., Pinturicchio at 2:30 p.m., and Titian at 3:05 p.m. At 3:40 p.m., *Lotto and Berenson: Crossed Destinies. The Rediscovery of an Italian Renaissance Master* airs, exploring the relationship between Lorenzo Lotto and art critic Bernard Berenson. The evening continues at 8:10 p.m. with *Oliviero Toscani: Chi mi ama mi segua*, a portrait of the famous Italian photographer, and at 11:00 p.m. with *Jeff Koons: A Private Portrait*, dedicated to the American artist.

On Monday, July 27, at 6:30 a.m., Sky Arte presents *Demigods*, a documentary dedicated to the Riace Bronzes and their discovery. At 8:10 a.m., the first episode of the series *The Twilight of the Ancient Kingdom of Egypt* airs. Later in the morning, *Great Masters* returns: at 10:30 a.m. with *Masaccio* and at 11:05 a.m. with *Pontormo*. At 11:40 a.m., the documentary *Klimt’s Kiss*—dedicated to the Viennese master’s famous masterpiece—airs, while at 1:15 p.m. , *Jeff Koons: A Private Portrait* is rebroadcast. Prime time is dedicated to crimes against artistic heritage: at 8:20 p.m. , *Art Raiders – Hunting the Tomb Raiders* tells the story of the Capitoline Triad; at 9:15 p.m., *Art Crimes* reconstructs the theft of Edvard Munch’s *The Scream*; at 10:10 p.m., a second episode of *Art Crimes* delves into the sensational theft of Raphael’s works from the Budapest Museum; at 11:10 p.m., the episode dedicated to Munch returns.

Tuesday, July 28, kicks off at 12:05 a.m. with a rerun of *Art Crimes* on the theft of Raphael’s paintings, followed at 1:05 a.m. by *Art Raiders – Hunting the Tomb Raiders*. At 6:55 a.m. , *Raphael: Prince of the Arts* airs, while at 7:55 a.m., the documentary *The Mysteries of Cleopatra* takes the spotlight. At 8:40 a.m., the series *The Twilight of the Ancient Kingdom of Egypt* continues. Late in the morning, *Great Masters* presents an episode on Giovanni Bellini at 11:15 a.m. and one dedicated to Duccio di Buoninsegna at 11:50 a.m. At 12:25 p.m., *Pellizza, Painter from Volpedo* is scheduled, dedicated to the artist behind *The Fourth Estate*. In the afternoon, *Art Crimes* returns at 1:45 p.m. (Munch) and 2:40 p.m. (Raphael), followed at 3:40 p.m. by the documentary *Munch’s The Scream – The Great Theft*. In prime time, at 9:15 p.m., *Italie invisibili* takes viewers to the Monferrato of the Paleologi family; at 9:50 p.m., it’s the turn of the Orta Riviera, and at 10:25 p.m., the Borromeo Archipelago and Isola Bella. At 11:55 p.m., the episode on Monferrato will be rebroadcast.

On Wednesday, July 29, the reruns of *Italie invisibili* continue: at 12:25 a.m. with the Orta Riviera and at 12:55 a.m. with the Borromeo Archipelago. At 6:00 a.m., Sky Arte presents *Power of Rome*, a journey through the birth of the Roman Empire, followed at 7:30 a.m. by the first episode of the series *Treasures of Ancient Egypt*. At 10:30 a.m., *Great Masters* is dedicated to Duccio di Buoninsegna, while at 11:05 a.m., the episode on Correggio airs. At 11:40 a.m., *Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers* is scheduled. In the afternoon, *Invisible Italy* returns: at 1:55 p.m., *The Monferrato of the Paleologi*; at 2:30 p.m., *The Orta Riviera*; and at 3:05 p.m., *The Borromeo Archipelago*. Finally, at 4:40 p.m., *Ifis Art: The Value of Beauty* airs, focusing on collecting, restoration, and patronage.

On Thursday, July 30, at 6:15 a.m. , “Men and Gods: The Wonders of the Egyptian Museum, ” dedicated to the Egyptian Museum in Turin, is scheduled, followed at 7:45 a.m. by the second episode of “The Treasures of Ancient Egypt.” At 10:40 a.m., *Great Masters* profiles Luca Signorelli, while at 11:15 a.m., it’s Andrea Mantegna’s turn. At 11:50 a.m., *The Dawn of Impressionism: Paris 1874* airs, a documentary dedicated to the birth of the Impressionist movement. In the afternoon, at 4:35 p.m., *Jeff Koons: A Private Portrait* returns. Primetime concludes at 9:15 p.m. with *Arte Povera – Notes on History*, a journey through the key figures and works of the movement that shaped the history of Italian contemporary art.

Art on TV from July 26 to August 1: Basquiat, UNESCO Sites, and Ancient Egypt

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