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Embarrassing Object Empathy

Embarrassing Object Empathy

Season 3 Episode 24
11:21
Exquisite Corpse - Hugo Crosthwaite

Exquisite Corpse - Hugo Crosthwaite

Season 3 Episode 25
9:34
Vanessa Hill of BrainCraft

Vanessa Hill of BrainCraft

Season 3 Episode 27
5:39
The Case for Performance Art

The Case for Performance Art

Season 3 Episode 28
9:09
Combinatory Play - Pablo Helguera

Combinatory Play - Pablo Helguera

Season 3 Episode 29
10:06
The Case for Ai Weiwei

The Case for Ai Weiwei

Season 3 Episode 30
5:53
Self Shape - Tschabalala Self

Self Shape - Tschabalala Self

Season 3 Episode 31
7:20
Public Art Trip: New York City

Public Art Trip: New York City

Season 3 Episode 33
7:39
Art Trip: London

Art Trip: London

Season 3 Episode 36
12:31
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The Art Assignment

The Case for Abstraction

Season 3 Episode 23

For much of human history, people made art by trying to represent the world as it appeared around them. Until about 100 years ago, when a bunch of artists stopped trying to do that. It was shocking then and it still upsets and confounds today.

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We review some of the best responses to the 'Psychological Landscape' assignment.
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We're challenged to see what we find when we turn OFF our screens.
How to Visit an Art Museum
3:21
Seems easy enough, but there are ways to maximize your experience.
Quietest Place: Highlights
5:20
We review some of the best responses to the 'Quitest Place' assignment.
Walk On It - Kate Gilmore
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We visit artist Kate Gilmore in her Brooklyn studio for a very mobile assignment.
Please Break the Law?
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This week Sarah discusses artists Ai Weiwei and Pussy Riot.
What, How, Where - Florian Riviere & Jim Walker
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Take the "What, How, Where!" challenge at www.whathowandwhere.com
Never Seen, Never Will: Highlights
7:51
We review some of the best responses to the 'Never Seen, Never Will' assignment.
Psychological Landscape - Robyn O'Neil
7:50
Robyn O'Neil challenges you to draw a psychological landscape.
Intimate, Indispensable GIFs: Highlights
7:37
We review some of the best responses to the 'Intimate, Indispensable GIF' assignment.
Quietest Place - Jace Clayton
8:29
Jace Clayton challenges you to explore the world in a new way.
Stakeout! Highlights
6:21
We review some of the best responses to the 'Stakeout!' assignment
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