It’s fair to say that, with quarantine, many of us are doing more binge-watching than usual. Being stuck in isolation makes passing all your free time on Netflix all the more tempting. However, if you’re looking for more recommendations, why not check out options that will inspire you to get creative while you’re staying at home?
Here are some shows and documentaries about different forms of art that you can watch for when you need that extra dose of creative inspiration:
Abstract: The Art of Design
This docuseries features one designer per episode, exploring the creative process, inspirations, and goals behind their innovations. The show examines how design, of anything from technology and architecture to toys and clothes, shapes how humanity interacts with modern life. It might just be the series you need for ideas on your next big project.
The Chef Show
Jon Favreau and Roy Choi take a more personal approach in this cooking show that’s filled with candid conversations about creativity and history in the culinary world, the stories behind the dishes they taste, and appreciating food as an art. If you love expressing yourself through cooking, then this is the show for you.
Glow Up
This show unpacks makeup’s role in various fields, such as fashion, marketing, film, music, drag, and theater. The challenges in this reality TV competition celebrates the history, culture, and inspiration behind various makeup techniques, trends, and applications. It’s a must-watch for those whose medium of choice is makeup and people who want to learn more about its impact and influences.
Homecoming
This isn’t just a behind-the-scenes look at Beyoncé’s 2018 Coachella performance. As she talks about how she incorporated Black culture and history into her iconic show, this documentary also becomes a love letter to making art that’s bigger than yourself and creating something that echoes and celebrates the experiences of your community.
The Creative Indians
Each episode of this show features an Indian creative who talks about their journey as an artist. The show tackles a diverse set of fields through the lens of these imaginative minds, which include contemporary artists, actors, fashion designers, comedians, architects, and so much more.
Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang
Cai Guo-Qiang is a Chinese artist that uses pyrotechnics as his medium. This documentary follows him as he sets out to finally achieve Sky Ladder, the name of his 1,650-foot pyrotechnic art display that has been canceled multiple times in the past. The film shows how Guo-Qiang explores the various connections and inspirations in his life through his most ambitious and breathtaking project yet.
