ART21

Arts and Music Series / 11 Seasons

Art21 produces features focusing exclusively on contemporary visual art and artists throughout the world, including the Peabody Award-winning biennial series "Art in the Twenty-First Century." Intimate footage allows the viewer to observe the artists at work and watch their process as they transform inspiration into art.

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Preview: "Johannesburg" from Art21 Season 9

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See the creative processes of artists David Goldblatt, Nicholas Hlobo, Zanele Muholi, and Robin Rhode in "Johannesburg"—the first of three new episodes from Season 9 of the "Art in the Twenty-First Century" series. "Johannesburg" premiered September 21, 2018.

Preview: "Berlin" from Art21 Season 9

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See the creative processes of artists Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg, Olafur Eliasson, Hiwa K, and Susan Philipsz in "Berlin"—the second of three new episodes from Season 9 of the "Art in the Twenty-First Century" series. "Berlin" premiered September 21, 2018.

TRAILER: Season 9 of Art in the Twenty-First Century (2018)

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Trailer for Season 9 (2018) of the Peabody Award-winning "Art in the Twenty-First Century" television series. The season is presented in three parts and reveals the stories of twelve innovators in visual art—and, in a series first, a nonprofit art center.

Preview: "Vancouver" from ART21 Season 8

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View the creative processes of artists Stan Douglas, Brian Jungen, Liz Magor, and Jeff Wall. "Vancouver" from ART21 "Art in the Twenty-First Century" Season 8 premieres Friday, September 23 at 10:00 p.m. Check your local listings.

Preview: "Los Angeles" from ART21 Season 8

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View the creative processes of artists Edgar Arceneaux, Liz Larner, Tala Madani, and Diana Thater. "Los Angeles" from ART21 "Art in the Twenty-First Century" Season 8 premieres Friday, September 23 at 9:00 p.m. Check your local listings.

Preview: "Mexico City" from ART21 Season 8

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View the creative processes of artists Natalia Almada, Minerva Cuevas, Damián Ortega, and Pedro Reyes. "Mexico City" from ART21 "Art in the Twenty-First Century" Season 8 premieres Friday, September 16 at 10:00 p.m. ET. Check your local listings.

Preview: "Chicago" from ART21 Season 8

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View the creative processes of artists Nick Cave, Theaster Gates, Barbara Kasten, and Chris Ware. "Chicago" from ART21 "Art in the Twenty-First Century" Season 8 premieres Friday, September 16 at 9:00 p.m. ET. Check your local listings.

TRAILER: Season 8 of Art in the Twenty-First Century (2016)

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Trailer for Season 8 (2016) of the Peabody Award-winning series, ART21 "Art in the Twenty-First Century". Featured artists include: Natalia Almada, Edgar Arceneaux, Nick Cave, Minerva Cuevas, Stan Douglas, Theaster Gates, Brian Jungen, Barbara Kasten, Liz Larner, Liz Magor, Tala Madani, Damian Ortega, Pedro Reyes, Diana Thater, Jeff Wall, and Chris Ware. Hosted by actress Claire Danes.

Preview: "Fiction" from ART21 Season 7

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View the works and techniques of artists Katharina Grosse, Joan Jonas, and Omer Fast. "Fiction" from ART21 "Art in the Twenty-First Century" Season 7 premieres Friday, November 14 at 10:00 p.m. ET. Check your local listings.

Preview: "Legacy" from ART21 Season 7

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View the works and techniques of artists Wolfgang Laib, Tania Bruguera, and Abraham Cruzvillegas. "Legacy" from ART21 "Art in the Twenty-First Century" Season 7 premieres Friday, November 7 at 10:00 p.m. ET. Check your local listings.

Preview: "Secrets" from ART21 Season 7

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View the works and techniques of artists Elliott Hundley, Arlene Shechet, and Trevor Paglen. "Secrets" from ART21 "Art in the Twenty-First Century" Season 7 premieres Friday, October 31 at 10:00 p.m. ET. Check your local listings.

Preview: "Investigation" from ART21 Season 7

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View the works and techniques of artists Thomas Hirschhorn, Graciela Iturbide, and Leonardo Drew. "Investigation" from ART21 "Art in the Twenty-First Century" Season 7 premieres Friday, October 24 at 10:00 p.m. ET. Check your local listings.

TRAILER: Season 7 of Art in the Twenty-First Century (2014)

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Trailer for Season 7 (2014) of the Peabody Award-winning series, "Art in the Twenty-First Century". Featured artists include: Tania Bruguera, Abraham Cruzvillegas, Leonardo Drew, Omer Fast, Thomas Hirschhorn, Elliott Hundley, Katharina Grosse, Graciela Iturbide, Joan Jonas, Wolfgang Laib, Trevor Paglen, and Arlene Shechet.

U.S. Department of State Honors Five Art21 Featured Artists

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As part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Art in Embassies (AIE) program, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will honor five artists—Cai Guo-Qiang, Jeff Koons, Shahzia Sikander, Kiki Smith, and Carrie Mae Weems—by awarding each with the U.S. Department of State's inaugural Medal of Arts, recognizing each artist's outstanding commitment to international cultural exchange.

History - Preview

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In this episode, artists Glenn Ligon, Mary Reid Kelley and Marina Abramovic play with historical events, explore and expose commonly held assumptions about historic "truth" and create narratives based on personal experiences. 4/27/2012

Trailer: Season 6, Art in the Twenty-First Century

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Trailer for Season 6 of the Peabody Award-winning series, "Art in the Twenty-First Century." Featured artists include: Marina Abramovic, Ai Weiwei, David Altmejd, El Anatsui, assume vivid astro focus, Lynda Benglis, Rackstraw Downes, Glenn Ligon, Robert Mangold, Catherine Opie, Mary Reid Kelley, Sarah Sze, and Tabaimo.

Composer Philip Miller on collaborating with William...

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Composer Philip Miller talks about his long-time collaboration with William Kentridge, scoring and performing original music for the artist's animated films and the multi-channel video installation "I am not me, the horse is not mine" (2009).

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