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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.

2001 |11 Seasons  | 60m |  Documentary

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Seasons List

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Season 1

2001

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Season 2

2003

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Season 3

2005

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Season 4

2007

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Season 5

2009

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Season 6

2012

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Season 7

2014

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Season 8

2016

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Season 9

2018

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Season 10

2020

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Season 11

2023

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Creator

Susan Dowling

Status

Returning Series

Languages

English

Network

PBS