ART21
Art21 produces features focusing exclusively on contemporary visual art and artists throughout the world, including the Peabody Award-winning biennial series "Art in the Twenty-First Century." Intimate footage allows the viewer to observe the artists at work and watch their process as they transform inspiration into art.
FULL EPISODES (39)
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S10 E3: BorderlandsSet in the region between the United States and Mexico—long a site of ...Set in the region between the United States and Mexico—long a site of political conflict, social struggle, and intense creative ferment—four artists respond to one of the most divisive moments in ... -
S10 E2: BeijingAmid Beijing’s dizzying economic, urban, and cultural transformation, five ...Amid Beijing’s dizzying economic, urban, and cultural transformation, five artists respond to the region's relentless evolution with urgency and ambition, all the while contending with many ... -
S10 E1: LondonBuoyed by London's history of artistic excellence, four artists draw inspiration ...Buoyed by London's history of artistic excellence, four artists draw inspiration from decades of British art while contending with the repercussions of colonialism and xenophobia during a time of ... -
S9 E3: San Francisco Bay AreaThe San Francisco Bay Area is a magnet for artists who are drawn to its ...The San Francisco Bay Area is a magnet for artists who are drawn to its experimental atmosphere, countercultural spirit, and history of innovation. The artists in this hour are united by their ... -
S9 E2: BerlinBerlin has become a haven for artists from all over the world—a free zone ...Berlin has become a haven for artists from all over the world—a free zone where experimentation, individual expression, and international influences converge. The artists in this hour demonstrate ... -
S9 E1: JohannesburgSince the dramatic fall of apartheid in 1994, Johannesburg has emerged as the ...Since the dramatic fall of apartheid in 1994, Johannesburg has emerged as the artistic capital of sub-Saharan Africa. Collectively, the artists in this hour use their work to empower marginalized ... -
S8 E4: VancouverIn small and tightly-knit Vancouver, artists reframe the world through a series ...In small and tightly-knit Vancouver, artists reframe the world through a series of sophisticated illusions. By recreating historical moments, staging photos of vernacular scenes, and crafting ... -
S8 E3: Los AngelesWhile sprawling Los Angeles has world-class museums and art schools, artists ...While sprawling Los Angeles has world-class museums and art schools, artists working in the shadow of the entertainment industry are more "under the radar," affording them the space and time to ... -
S8 E2: Mexico CityIn this episode, artists exit their homes and studios to use the growing ...In this episode, artists exit their homes and studios to use the growing megalopolis as their canvas. The artists present everyday materials as artworks, mine recognizable images for their poetic ... -
S8 E1: ChicagoHow does the city of Chicago inspire the artists who live there? How is the ...How does the city of Chicago inspire the artists who live there? How is the architecture, history, and character of the city interpreted and reflected in the work of Chicago-based artists? Which parts ... -
S7 E4: FictionWhat makes a compelling story? How do artists disrupt everyday reality in the ...What makes a compelling story? How do artists disrupt everyday reality in the service of revealing subtler truths? This episode features artists who explore the virtues of ambiguity, mix genres, and ... -
S7 E3: LegacyWhy do we break with some traditions and perpetuate others? Artists in this ...Why do we break with some traditions and perpetuate others? Artists in this episode use life experiences and family heritage to explore new aesthetic terrain. Featuring artists Wolfgang Laib, Tania ... -
S7 E2: SecretsHow do artists make the invisible visible? What hidden elements persist in their ...How do artists make the invisible visible? What hidden elements persist in their work? Is it the artist's role to reveal them, or not? In this episode, artists share some of the secrets that are ... -
S7 E1: InvestigationHow do artists push beyond what they already know and readily see? Can acts of ...How do artists push beyond what they already know and readily see? Can acts of engagement and exploration be works of art in themselves? In this episode, artists use their practices as tools for ... -
S6 E4: BalanceThis episode features artists whose works explore the distinctions between ...This episode features artists whose works explore the distinctions between balance and imbalance, and demonstrate that the smallest change in a line, a formal element, or a structure can be a radical ... -
S6 E3: HistoryIn this episode, artists play with historical events, explore and expose ...In this episode, artists play with historical events, explore and expose commonly held assumptions about historic ‘truth’, and create narratives based on personal experiences. Featuring artists ... -
S6 E2: BoundariesThis episode features artists who synthesize disparate aesthetic traditions, ...This episode features artists who synthesize disparate aesthetic traditions, present taboo subject matter, discover innovative uses of media, and explore the shape-shifting potential of the human ... -
S6 E1: ChangeHow do artists respond to a world in flux? In what ways do artists act as agents ...How do artists respond to a world in flux? In what ways do artists act as agents of change, and what kinds of aesthetic choices do they make to express it? This episode features artists who bear ... -
William Kentridge: Anything Is PossibleRich in visual imagery and music, this program gives viewers an intimate look ...Rich in visual imagery and music, this program gives viewers an intimate look into the mind and process of William Kentridge, the South African artist whose acclaimed charcoal drawings, animations, ... -
S5 E4: SystemsArtists invent new grammars, systems, and logics in today's supercharged, ...Artists invent new grammars, systems, and logics in today's supercharged, information-based society. Featuring artists Julie Mehretu, John Baldessari, Kimsooja, and Allan McCollum. -
S5 E3: TransformationArtists capture the sensibility of our age by satirizing society and reinventing ...Artists capture the sensibility of our age by satirizing society and reinventing icons of literature, art history, and popular culture. Featuring artists Yinka Shonibare MBE, Cindy Sherman, and Paul ...
