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The $150,000 Banana

The $150,000 Banana

Season 6 Episode 18
11:51
Why Is This Woman in the Jungle?

Why Is This Woman in the Jungle?

Season 6 Episode 19
11:59
Art Therapize Yourself

Art Therapize Yourself

Season 6 Episode 20
12:00
The Case for Video Games

The Case for Video Games

Season 6 Episode 22
12:45
What Makes a Masterpiece?

What Makes a Masterpiece?

Season 6 Episode 23
12:35
Creativity is Overrated

Creativity is Overrated

Season 6 Episode 25
9:55
Art That Brings Me Comfort

Art That Brings Me Comfort

Season 6 Episode 26
11:38
Art Made in Adversity

Art Made in Adversity

Season 6 Episode 27
6:14
Art That Was Never Finished

Art That Was Never Finished

Season 6 Episode 29
9:32
The Definition of Art

The Definition of Art

Season 6 Episode 31
13:04
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The Art Assignment

Is Instagram Changing Art?

Season 6 Episode 17

Many of us who make and appreciate art spend loads of time on Instagram. How is it changing the way we interpret and interact with art? And is it actually changing the art that gets made? Let's find out.

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