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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
Five Favorite Works of Art with Mike Rugnetta

Five Favorite Works of Art with Mike Rugnetta

Season 3 Episode 32
8:24
Public Art Trip: New York City

Public Art Trip: New York City

Season 3 Episode 33
7:39
The Art of Complaining - The Guerrilla Girls

The Art of Complaining - The Guerrilla Girls

Season 3 Episode 34
8:55
The Guerrilla Girls Get Shut Out At Frieze Art Fair

The Guerrilla Girls Get Shut Out At Frieze Art Fair

Season 3 Episode 35
3:00
Art Trip: London

Art Trip: London

Season 3 Episode 36
12:31
Peter Liversidge - Proposals

Peter Liversidge - Proposals

Season 3 Episode 37
8:12
Cases for Political Art

Cases for Political Art

Season 3 Episode 38
12:07
Landscape Archaeology with Mariam Ghani and Erin Ellen Kelly.

Landscape Archaeology with Mariam Ghani and Erin Ellen Kelly.

Season 3 Episode 39
8:48
The End of Art Assignments

The End of Art Assignments

Season 3 Episode 40
4:26
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The Art Assignment

The Case for Performance Art

Season 3 Episode 28

Dubious of performance art? Break into a cold sweat when you realize it’s about to begin? There’s a reason. Here we present you with a brief history of performance art and attempt to sway you to its potential charms. Let us know if you buy it.
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Lost Childhood Object - Lenka Clayton
9:23
Season 2 Episode 25
Lost Childhood Object - Lenka Clayton
We visit Lenka Clayton, an artist who finds meaning in ordinary, everyday objects.
I Could Do That
5:40
Season 2 Episode 24
I Could Do That
So you look at a work of art and think to yourself, I could have done that.
HERETHERE - Jon Rubin
9:34
Season 2 Episode 23
HERETHERE - Jon Rubin
This week we meet with Jon Rubin, whose practice often focuses on cultural exchange.
Surface Test - Kim Beck
8:32
Season 2 Episode 22
Surface Test - Kim Beck
You probably made rubbings in elementary school, but not like these.
Embarrassing Object - Geof Oppenheimer
7:08
Season 2 Episode 20
Embarrassing Object - Geof Oppenheimer
This week's assignment comes to you from Chicago based artist Geof Oppenheimer.
The Case For Mark Rothko
4:19
Season 2 Episode 19
The Case For Mark Rothko
Rectangles after rectangles after rectangles.
Become a Sci-Fi Character - Desirée Holman
8:25
Season 2 Episode 18
Become a Sci-Fi Character - Desirée Holman
We sit down with artist Desirée Holman to talk about her current project, Sophont.
Make a Rug Highlights
3:29
Season 2 Episode 17
Make a Rug Highlights
We review some of the best responses to the 'Make a Rug' assignment.
Boundaries - Zarouhie Abdalian
6:43
Season 2 Episode 16
Boundaries - Zarouhie Abdalian
We come to you this week from San Francisco's Exploratorium.
The Case For Andy Warhol
3:41
Season 2 Episode 15
The Case For Andy Warhol
What's the deal with Warhol, and is he worth your time and consideration?
Make a Thing - Jonn Herschend & Will Rogan
7:05
Season 2 Episode 14
Make a Thing - Jonn Herschend & Will Rogan
This week, consider the meaning of physical objects in an increasingly digital world.
The Muster - Allison Smith
7:43
Season 2 Episode 12
The Muster - Allison Smith
Today we visit artist Allison Smith in her Oakland, California studio.
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