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Become Someone Else - Tameka Norris

Become Someone Else - Tameka Norris

Season 1 Episode 45
6:44
Art Trip: Los Angeles

Art Trip: Los Angeles

Season 3 Episode 17
8:52
Art Trip!

Art Trip: PST: LA/LA

Season 4 Episode 20
20:17
Art Cooking

Eat Like Andy Warhol

Season 6 Episode 1
17:26
The Case For Andy Warhol

The Case For Andy Warhol

Season 2 Episode 15
3:41
Vehicular Palette - Jesse Sugarmann

Vehicular Palette - Jesse Sugarmann

Season 3 Episode 18
10:49
Assembly Line - Bob Snead

Assembly Line - Bob Snead

Season 2 Episode 1
8:46
The Case for Jackson Pollock

The Case for Jackson Pollock

Season 4 Episode 21
10:30
Art About Migration

Art About Migration

Season 6 Episode 2
16:33
The Case For Mark Rothko

The Case For Mark Rothko

Season 2 Episode 19
4:19
Artistic Alchemy - Brandan Odums

Artistic Alchemy - Brandan Odums

Season 2 Episode 3
8:36
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The Art Assignment

The Case for Performance Art

Dubious of performance art? Break into a cold sweat when you realize it’s about to begin? There’s a reason. Here we present you with a brief history of performance art and attempt to sway you to its potential charms. Let us know if you buy it.

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Walk On It: Highlights
3:19
We review some of the best responses to the 'Walk On It' assignment.
Desktop Monument - Lee Boroson
7:30
Lee Boroson assigns us to create a desktop creation.
How to Critique
6:27
We discuss the conventions of art critique.
Photo a Friend - Tanja Hollander
7:53
We meet up with photographer Tanja Hollander on her epic journey around the world.
Off: Highlights
5:58
We review some of the best responses to the 'Off' assignment.
Find Your Band - Bang on A Can
11:32
We met with experimental musicians Mark Stewart and Julia Wolfe.
Sorted Books - Nina Katchadourian
8:27
Artist Nina Katchadourian takes us on her journey of sorting an old book collection.
Imprint - Sopheap Pich
6:53
We meet Cambodian artist Sopheap Pich and receive the assignment to make an imprint.
What, How, Where: Highlights
6:11
We review some of the best responses to the 'What, How, Where!' challenge.
The Art Assignment: Vidcon Edition
12:41
At VidCon 2014, we ask some of our favorite vloggers and hosts to do an Art Assignment.
Under the Influence - Peggy and Garry Nolanddios
9:53
We visit the Kansas City shop of designer Peggy Noland and talk to her about influence.
How to Learn About Contemporary Art
5:50
In which we talk about ways to find out about contemporary art.
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