Synopsis
Documentary following Albert Watson over the course of a day photographing the barren, beautiful landscape of the Isle of Skye.
- Programme: What Do Artists Do All Day?
- Series: 2014
- Episode: Albert Watson
- Channel: BBC Four
- Broadcast year: 2014
- Media & Photography
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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