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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
Art Cooking

Eat Like Andy Warhol

Season 6 Episode 1
17:26
Art About Migration

Art About Migration

Season 6 Episode 2
16:33
Should Art Be Publicly Funded?

Should Art Be Publicly Funded?

Season 6 Episode 3
11:51
What Art tells us about Gender

What Art tells us about Gender

Season 6 Episode 4
14:38
A Video Game about Art?

A Video Game about Art?

Season 6 Episode 5
15:05
What Does Resistance Look Like?

What Does Resistance Look Like?

Season 6 Episode 6
14:02
Art We Launched Into Space

Art We Launched Into Space

Season 6 Episode 7
14:08
How Climate Changes Art

How Climate Changes Art

Season 6 Episode 8
15:40
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The Art Assignment

The Case for Video Art

Season 5 Episode 22

What is video art? How is it any different from all the other moving pictures that are apparently not-art? Let's explore its history and present.

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Lost Childhood Object - Lenka Clayton
9:23
We visit Lenka Clayton, an artist who finds meaning in ordinary, everyday objects.
I Could Do That
5:40
So you look at a work of art and think to yourself, I could have done that.
HERETHERE - Jon Rubin
9:34
This week we meet with Jon Rubin, whose practice often focuses on cultural exchange.
Surface Test - Kim Beck
8:32
You probably made rubbings in elementary school, but not like these.
Embarrassing Object - Geof Oppenheimer
7:08
This week's assignment comes to you from Chicago based artist Geof Oppenheimer.
The Case For Mark Rothko
4:19
Rectangles after rectangles after rectangles.
Become a Sci-Fi Character - Desirée Holman
8:25
We sit down with artist Desirée Holman to talk about her current project, Sophont.
Make a Rug Highlights
3:29
We review some of the best responses to the 'Make a Rug' assignment.
Boundaries - Zarouhie Abdalian
6:43
We come to you this week from San Francisco's Exploratorium.
The Case For Andy Warhol
3:41
What's the deal with Warhol, and is he worth your time and consideration?
Make a Thing - Jonn Herschend & Will Rogan
7:05
This week, consider the meaning of physical objects in an increasingly digital world.
The Muster - Allison Smith
7:43
Today we visit artist Allison Smith in her Oakland, California studio.
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