The only series on television in the U.S. to focus exclusively on contemporary visual art and artists, Art in the Twenty-First Century is a Peabody Award-winning biennial program that allows viewers to observe the artists at work, watch as they transform inspiration into art, and hear how they struggle with both the physical and visual challenges of achieving their visions.

Art in the Twenty-First Century airs on PBS in the U.S. Watch full episodes on Art21.org and through PBS streaming apps.

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"Friends & Strangers"

55:11

11/22/2023

Linda Goode Bryant in “Friends & Strangers”

13:43
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10/20/2023

Christine Sun Kim in “Friends & Strangers”

13:37
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10/20/2023

Cannupa Hanska Luger in “Friends & Strangers”

14:41
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10/20/2023

Miranda July in "Friends & Strangers"

14:21
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10/20/2023

Friends & Strangers

Teaser

0:30
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8/16/2023

Bodies of Knowledge

55:12

7/26/2023

Anicka Yi in "Bodies of Knowledge"

11:38
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6/23/2023

Hank Willis Thomas in "Bodies of Knowledge"

14:08
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6/23/2023

Tauba Auerbach in “Bodies of Knowledge”

13:55
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6/23/2023

Guerrilla Girls in "Bodies of Knowledge"

16:41
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6/23/2023

Bodies of Knowledge

Teaser

0:30
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5/25/2023

Everyday Icons

55:13

5/10/2023

Daniel Lind-Ramos in “Everyday Icons”

13:57
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4/7/2023

Alex Da Corte in “Everyday Icons”

13:42
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4/7/2023

Amy Sherald in “Everyday Icons”

14:49
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4/7/2023

Rose B. Simpson in “Everyday Icons”

13:40
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4/7/2023

Everyday Icons

Teaser

0:30
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3/6/2023