Skip to main content

Up Next

Art and Empathy

Art and Empathy

Season 6 Episode 10
16:02
What Did Monet Eat in a Day?

What Did Monet Eat in a Day?

Season 6 Episode 12
21:34
How to Sound like you Understand Art

How to Sound like you Understand Art

Season 6 Episode 13
12:30
The Case for Impressionism

The Case for Impressionism

Season 6 Episode 14
12:41
My Top 40 Art Reflections

My Top 40 Art Reflections

Season 6 Episode 15
9:25
Why Do Corporations Buy Art?

Why Do Corporations Buy Art?

Season 6 Episode 16
10:23
Is Instagram Changing Art?

Is Instagram Changing Art?

Season 6 Episode 17
11:16
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
Having a Coke with Frank O'Hara

Having a Coke with Frank O'Hara

Season 6 Episode 21
15:29
The Case for Video Games

The Case for Video Games

Season 6 Episode 22
12:45
Back to Show
The Art Assignment

Whose Migrant Mother was this?

Season 6 Episode 9

Dorothea Lange captured this iconic photo known as Migrant Mother in 1936. But who was the woman pictured? And how did she and her family feel about its existence in the world? Guest host John Green introduces you to Florence Owens Thompson, her family, and her story.

Support Provided By
Season
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
Active loading indicator