Oct 28, 2007 · 1h
The fourth season begins with romance as the theme grouping the artists profiled here, including photographer Laurie Simmons, media artist Pierre Huyghe, and painters Judy Pfaff and Lari Pittman.
art21
Contemporary artists describe their work and discuss why and how they do it. The programs are grouped according to themes of place, spirituality, identity and consumption. A PBS series, educational resource, archive, and history of contemporary art, Art21: Art in the Twenty-First Century premiered in 2001 and is now broadcast in over 50 countries worldwide. Premiering a new season every two years, Art21 is the only series on United States television to focus exclusively on contemporary visual art and artists.
Created by: Susan Sollins, Susan Dowling
Season 4 Episodes
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Nov 4, 2007 · 1h
“Protest” is the theme. Profiled: painter Nancy Spero, photographer An-My Le, media artist Alfredo Jaar and conceptual artist Jenny Holzer.
Nov 11, 2007 · 1h
Ecology is the theme. Profiled: photographer Robert Adams, and sculptors Mark Dion, Ursula von Rydingsvard and Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle.
Nov 18, 2007 · 1h
Paradox is the theme. Profiled: painter Robert Ryman, filmmakers Mark Bradford and Catherine Sullivan, and media artists Jennifer Allora and Guillermo Calzadilla.
Season 4 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did art21 Season 4 premiere?
art21 Season 4 premiered on October 28, 2007.
How many episodes are in art21 Season 4?
art21 Season 4 has 4 episodes.
What is the first episode of art21 Season 4?
The season opens with Season 4 Episode 1, "Romance". It aired on October 28, 2007.
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