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Series 1

Simon Schama speaks to three influential artists and activists, who share the motivations behind their art and activism and their perspectives on the state of the world today.

Simon Schama speaks to three of the world's most influential contemporary artists and activists: Ai Weiwei, Margaret Atwood and Nadya Tolokonnikova. In these conversations, Simon will uncover the personal motivations behind their art and activism, their sense of why art matters, and their unique perspectives on the state of the world today.

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