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24/06/2011

Today's programme includes a review of a retrospective of one of the most popular painters of the 20th Century, the Belgian René Magritte and an interview with Djo Munga.

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Today's programme includes a review of a retrospective of one of the most popular painters of the 20th Century, the Belgian René Magritte and an interview with Djo Munga.

Rene Magritte
Golconda 1953
The Menil Collection, Houston
Copyright: Charly HERSCOVICI, Brussels-2011

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18 minutes

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Mon 27 Jun 201112:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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  • Magritte

    Laura Cumming reviews Tate Liverpool's massive retrospective and finds herself both amused and moved by an enduringly popular artist.

    Duration: 06:05

  • Djo Munga

    We talk to the Congolese director whose new film has already won six awards from the African Movice Academy.

    Duration: 09:02

Broadcasts

  • Fri 24 Jun 201121:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Sat 25 Jun 201102:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Mon 27 Jun 201108:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Mon 27 Jun 201112:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online