The first 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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Candice Lin in "Realms of the Real"

13:31
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2/11/2026

Njideka Akunyili Crosby in "Realms of the Real"

12:24
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2/11/2026

Ragnar Kjartansson in "Realms of the Real"

16:25
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2/11/2026

Tomás Saraceno in "Realms of the Real"

13:00
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2/11/2026

"Realms of the Real"

Trailer

0:30
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1/28/2026

Lubaina Himid in “Between Worlds”

12:37
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10/17/2025

Sophie Calle in “Between Worlds”

13:37
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10/17/2025

Dyani White Hawk in “Between Worlds”

13:52
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10/17/2025

Tuan Andrew Nguyen in “Between Worlds”

14:55
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10/17/2025

"Between Worlds"

54:05

10/17/2025

Season 12 of Art in the Twenty-First Century

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0:30
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8/13/2025

"Between Worlds"

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0:30
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8/11/2025

"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