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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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Never Seen, Never Will - David Brooks
8:35
Season 1 Episode 6
Never Seen, Never Will - David Brooks
The Art Assignment visits artist David Brooks in his Brooklyn studio.
Intimate, Indispensable GIF - Toyin Odutola
7:56
Season 1 Episode 4
Intimate, Indispensable GIF - Toyin Odutola
Toyin Odutola challenges you to create a GIF!
Meet in the Middle: Highlights
3:27
Season 1 Episode 3
Meet in the Middle: Highlights
We review some of the best responses to the 'Meet in the Middle' assignment.
Stakeout! - Deb Sokolow
9:17
Season 1 Episode 2
Stakeout! - Deb Sokolow
The Art Assignment visits Chicago-based artist Deb Sokolow.
Meet in the Middle - Douglas Paulson and Christopher Robbins
9:05
Season 1 Episode 1
Meet in the Middle - Douglas Paulson and Christopher Robbins
Douglas Paulson and Christopher Robbins offer a creative challenge.
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