Art in the Twenty-First Century
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.
- 2001-2026
- 12 seasons
- PBS Home Video
- Documentary
- TV-PG
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.
Season 11 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2023
Episode 1
Everyday Icons
Fri, Apr 7, 2023
Artists Amy Sherald, Daniel Lind-Ramos, Rose B. Simpson, and Alex Da Corte reflect on our daily aesthetics, traditions, and histories and expand our visual vocabulary to reflect a changing society.
Episode 2
Bodies of Knowledge
Fri, Jun 23, 2023
Artists Tauba Auerbach, Hank Willis Thomas, Anicka Yi, and the Guerrilla Girls explore new fields with excitement and curiosity, discover new ways of understanding ourselves, and develop new methods of inquiry.
Episode 3
Friends & Strangers
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
The artists in "Friends and Strangers" are connectors, building upon and supporting the existing groups they participate in and searching for ways to create ever more inclusive forms of community.