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  • The Midas Touch The Quest for Immortality (Season 1, Episode 3)
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The Midas Touch

The Quest for Immortality (Season 1, Episode 3)
TV Episode | Documentary
Anthony Sampson looks at why the extremely rich spend their wealth on paintings and art, and examines the psychology of money makers, and asks whether they are trying to buy recognition, power or immortality. Also considered are the huge ...See moreAnthony Sampson looks at why the extremely rich spend their wealth on paintings and art, and examines the psychology of money makers, and asks whether they are trying to buy recognition, power or immortality. Also considered are the huge art price explosion and the viewing of art as a market investment. Written by BFI See less
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Mick Gold
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Updated Feb 4, 1990
Release date
Feb 4, 1990 (United Kingdom)

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