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art21: art in the twenty-first century

Four contemporary artists breathe new life into some of humanity's oldest artforms, icons and monuments, creating paintings, sculptures, and films out of everyday objects and popular culture. Includes Michelle Obama portrait painter Amy Sherald.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 1101

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About Art21: Art in the Twenty-First Century:

This series focuses on contemporary visual art and artists in the United States.

Each episode profiles three to four artists.

In short segments, featured artists speak directly to the audience in their own words, reflecting on their lives, sources of inspiration, and working processes.

Profiled artists include painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers, installation and video artists, as well as artists working with new media, environmental or public issues, and hybrid forms.

Filmed in their studios, homes, and exhibition spaces, these artists demonstrate the full breadth of artistic practice across the country and reveal the depth of inter-generational and multicultural talent.