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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
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
The End of Art Assignments

The End of Art Assignments

Season 3 Episode 40
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The Art Assignment

Measuring Histories - Sonya Clark

Season 3 Episode 11

Today we talk to textile artist Sonya Clark, who applies the techniques of textile work to represent her personal and cultural history. Her assignment draws on her insightful approach to histories and asks you to represent yours.

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