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Artbound
Masters of Modern Design
Season 10
Episode 1
From the iconic typeface of “The Godfather” book cover to Herman Miller’s Noguchi table, the influence of Japanese American artists and designers in postwar American art and design is unparalleled. While this second generation of Japanese American artists have been celebrated in various publications and exhibitions with their iconic work, less-discussed are the effects of the WWII incarceration.
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56:00
To commemorate KCET's 50th anniversary, Artbound dives into the vaults to uncover groundbreaking arts programming that aired during the 1980s and 1990s.

58:00
Artbound visits Kathy Kobayashi who discusses the Shades of L.A. photography archive at the Downtown L.A. Library.

28:19
To commemorate KCET's 50th anniversary, Artbound dives into the vaults to uncover groundbreaking arts programming that aired during the 1980s and 1990s.

58:00
Artbound’s fifth season kicks off with an exciting collaboration with MOCAtv, featuring all original pieces including Wildflowering L. A.
Earth Month

58:30
"Artbound" travels with Lauren Bon and the Metabolic Studio as they perform "One Hundred Mules Walking the Los Angeles Aqueduct."
59:59
In this episode, Artbound investigates arts practices from communities East of Los Angeles.

58:27
Machine Project recently invited and filmed over 20 artists to create performances that respond to notable architectural sites throughout L.A.

59:35
This episode features three Mexican American DJs form Metralleta de Oro, Hiromi Takizawa’s Ultraviolet installation, Jaime "Germs" Zacarias' tentacle-filled works, Public Matters’ Market Makeover and an an in-studio performance by Chelsea Wolfe.

57:46
Artbound presents a one hour special focused on the avant-garde opera, "Invisible Cities."

54:40
Artbound explores Ted Meyer's "Scarred for Life" art project, photographer Candacy Taylor's focus on salons and diners, Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre's mobile "Duck Truck" and Jeff Speetjens with a variety of marionettes.

56:19
This episode features Paul Turounet, Gary Baseman, Diane Best and a live studio performance by indie band Best Coast.