art21

Season 11

2023 · 3 episodes · 2h 48m in all

Episodes

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   1. Everyday Icons

   7 Apr 2023 · 56 min

   Four contemporary artists breathe new life into some of humanity's oldest artforms, icons and monuments, creating paintings, sculptures, and films out of everyday objects and popular culture. Featuring Michelle Obama portrait painter Amy Sherald.

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   2. Bodies of Knowledge

   23 Jun 2023 · 56 min

   Finding inspiration outside the studio, a group of acclaimed contemporary artists use history, science, and politics as the raw material to create potent sculptures, paintings, drawings, and public works.

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   3. Friends and Strangers

   20 Oct 2023 · 56 min

   Four contemporary artists look inside and outside their immediate circles to find emotional connections and build community. This film showcases playful and poignant sculptures, performances, and more. Includes celebrated filmmaker Miranda July.