Sky Arte Documentary Explores Hokusai's Legacy with British Museum Exhibition

A new documentary titled 'Hokusai dal British Museum' premieres on Sky Arte on Thursday, January 26. The film features exclusive access to the British Museum's exhibition 'Hokusai: beyond the Great Wave' and includes insights from curator Tim Clark, scholar Roger Keyes, and artists David Hockney, Grayson Perry, Kate Malone, Maggi Hambling, and Ideguchi Yuki. Presented by art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon, the documentary was filmed in Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom. It uses digital technology to examine Hokusai's prints and paintings in new ways, offering fresh interpretations of his work. Hokusai (born 1760) is celebrated for his iconic print 'The Great Wave,' which has been reproduced as widely as Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. He influenced artists such as Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso, and is considered the father of modern manga.