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A Collaboration with Son Lux

A Collaboration with Son Lux

Season 2 Episode 30
1:26
Fake Flyer - Nathaniel Russell

Fake Flyer - Nathaniel Russell

Season 2 Episode 31
8:23
What is ArtPrize?

What is ArtPrize?

Season 2 Episode 32
1:53
Object Empathy - Diana Shpungin

Object Empathy - Diana Shpungin

Season 2 Episode 35
7:34
Fierce Women of Art

Fierce Women of Art

Season 2 Episode 36
8:34
Present Perimeter - Jonathan Nesci

Present Perimeter - Jonathan Nesci

Season 2 Episode 37
7:06
News Photographer - Alec Soth

News Photographer - Alec Soth

Season 2 Episode 38
9:08
Art Trip: Twin Cities

Art Trip: Twin Cities

Season 2 Episode 39
5:22
Caption Contest - David Rathman

Caption Contest - David Rathman

Season 2 Episode 41
7:59
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The Art Assignment

Paper Weavings - Michelle Grabner

Season 2 Episode 29

Michelle Grabner is curator, critic, professor, and artist who works in multiple mediums, but much of her work centers around pattern and color. Her assignment asks you to recall an activity you may have done in kindergarten and explore it’s potential as a design project.

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