art21

Season 11

TV-PG
The only series on television in the US to focus exclusively on contemporary art and artists, "Art in the Twenty-First Century" is a Peabody Award-winning biennial program following artists at work as they transform inspiration into art.

3 Episodes

  • Everyday Icons
    E1
    Everyday IconsFour 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.
  • Bodies of Knowledge
    E2
    Bodies of KnowledgeFinding 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.
  • Friends and Strangers
    E3
    Friends and StrangersFour 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.

 

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