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art21

2001Returning Series11 Seasons41 Episodes2.0TMDB
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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 5 · Episode 3

Transformation

Oct 21, 2009·1h

Artists who observe and satirize society are featured, including Yinka Shonibare, who's shown creating a piece about the 2008 economic meltdown; Cindy Sherman, who creates photographic series and films in which she portrays various characters; and Paul McCarthy, who pokes fun at cultural icons ranging from Disney characters to Queen Elizabeth II.

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When did art21 Season 5 Episode 3 air?

art21 Season 5 Episode 3 aired on October 21, 2009.

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This episode runs for approximately 60 minutes.

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