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Season 2 Episode 32
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Object Empathy - Diana Shpungin

Object Empathy - Diana Shpungin

Season 2 Episode 35
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Season 2 Episode 37
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The Art Assignment

Lost Childhood Object - Lenka Clayton

Season 2 Episode 25

This week we visit Lenka Clayton, another Pittsburgh based artist whose work finds meaning in ordinary, everyday objects. For her assignment, she asks you to partner with someone and recreate a lost childhood object, using their memory of the object and the materials you have around you.

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Desktop Monument - Lee Boroson
7:30
Lee Boroson assigns us to create a desktop creation.
How to Critique
6:27
We discuss the conventions of art critique.
Photo a Friend - Tanja Hollander
7:53
We meet up with photographer Tanja Hollander on her epic journey around the world.
Off: Highlights
5:58
We review some of the best responses to the 'Off' assignment.
Find Your Band - Bang on A Can
11:32
We met with experimental musicians Mark Stewart and Julia Wolfe.
Sorted Books - Nina Katchadourian
8:27
Artist Nina Katchadourian takes us on her journey of sorting an old book collection.
Imprint - Sopheap Pich
6:53
We meet Cambodian artist Sopheap Pich and receive the assignment to make an imprint.
What, How, Where: Highlights
6:11
We review some of the best responses to the 'What, How, Where!' challenge.
The Art Assignment: Vidcon Edition
12:41
At VidCon 2014, we ask some of our favorite vloggers and hosts to do an Art Assignment.
Under the Influence - Peggy and Garry Nolanddios
9:53
We visit the Kansas City shop of designer Peggy Noland and talk to her about influence.
How to Learn About Contemporary Art
5:50
In which we talk about ways to find out about contemporary art.
Make a Rug - Fritz Haeg
7:52
We visit Fritz Haeg in Los Angeles and receive the assignment to make a rag rug!
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