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Better Know the Great Wave

Better Know the Great Wave

Season 4 Episode 6
6:58
Art Cooking: Georgia O'Keeffe

Art Cooking: Georgia O'Keeffe

Season 4 Episode 7
9:19
The Case for Land Art

The Case for Land Art

Season 4 Episode 8
8:55
Art Trip: Marfa

Art Trip: Marfa

Season 4 Episode 10
16:39
Art or Prank?

Art or Prank?

Season 4 Episode 11
8:10
Art Cooking: Frida Kahlo

Art Cooking: Frida Kahlo

Season 4 Episode 12
11:29
Art Trip: Venice Biennale

Art Trip: Venice Biennale

Season 4 Episode 14
20:15
Art Trip: Columbus, Indiana

Art Trip: Columbus, Indiana

Season 4 Episode 16
12:50
Art Cooking: Bone Meal

Art Cooking: Bone Meal

Season 4 Episode 17
15:23
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The Art Assignment

The Case for Copying

Season 4 Episode 5

Sampling, appropriating, borrowing, stealing. Whatever you want to call it, artists have been copying since time immemorial. We look into the history of the practice, and share our theories of why it is done, and what it can offer us.

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Psychological Landscape: Highlights
4:58
We review some of the best responses to the 'Psychological Landscape' assignment.
Off - Lauren Zoll
7:05
We're challenged to see what we find when we turn OFF our screens.
How to Visit an Art Museum
3:21
Seems easy enough, but there are ways to maximize your experience.
Quietest Place: Highlights
5:20
We review some of the best responses to the 'Quitest Place' assignment.
Walk On It - Kate Gilmore
6:43
We visit artist Kate Gilmore in her Brooklyn studio for a very mobile assignment.
Please Break the Law?
7:21
This week Sarah discusses artists Ai Weiwei and Pussy Riot.
What, How, Where - Florian Riviere & Jim Walker
7:43
Take the "What, How, Where!" challenge at www.whathowandwhere.com
Never Seen, Never Will: Highlights
7:51
We review some of the best responses to the 'Never Seen, Never Will' assignment.
Psychological Landscape - Robyn O'Neil
7:50
Robyn O'Neil challenges you to draw a psychological landscape.
Intimate, Indispensable GIFs: Highlights
7:37
We review some of the best responses to the 'Intimate, Indispensable GIF' assignment.
Quietest Place - Jace Clayton
8:29
Jace Clayton challenges you to explore the world in a new way.
Stakeout! Highlights
6:21
We review some of the best responses to the 'Stakeout!' assignment
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