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The Myth of the Tortured Artist

The Myth of the Tortured Artist

Season 5 Episode 15
10:20
ART TRIP: DETROIT

ART TRIP: DETROIT

Season 5 Episode 16
17:50
Behind the Banksy Stunt

Behind the Banksy Stunt

Season 5 Episode 17
10:23
Art I Can't Show You

Art I Can't Show You

Season 5 Episode 20
6:24
Art You Can't Get To

Art You Can't Get To

Season 5 Episode 21
7:42
The Case For

The Case for Video Art

Season 5 Episode 22
9:33
The Truth of the Tortured Artist

The Truth of the Tortured Artist

Season 5 Episode 23
7:59
Artists in Love

Artists in Love

Season 5 Episode 24
7:59
These Farmers Weren't Farmers

These Farmers Weren't Farmers

Season 5 Episode 25
8:21
Art + Life Rules from a Nun

Art + Life Rules from a Nun

Season 5 Episode 26
13:12
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The Art Assignment

The Case for Realism

Season 5 Episode 14

What's the point of making realistic paintings when photography can do the trick? We look at the history of artists recreating the world as we see it and ponder why it's still happening.

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We review some of the best responses to the 'Psychological Landscape' assignment.
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Seems easy enough, but there are ways to maximize your experience.
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We review some of the best responses to the 'Quitest Place' assignment.
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We visit artist Kate Gilmore in her Brooklyn studio for a very mobile assignment.
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This week Sarah discusses artists Ai Weiwei and Pussy Riot.
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Take the "What, How, Where!" challenge at www.whathowandwhere.com
Never Seen, Never Will: Highlights
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We review some of the best responses to the 'Never Seen, Never Will' assignment.
Psychological Landscape - Robyn O'Neil
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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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