art21 - Season 10 - Eps 1: London
See how British history and modern upheaval collide in the works of today's London artists. Their art rethinks the past, subverts tradition, and is as layered, diverse and dynamic as the centuries-old city in which these artists live. Featuring artists John Akomfrah, Phyllida Barlow, Anish Kapoor, and Christian Marclay.
About art21
Title: art21
First Air Date: 2001-09-21
Last Air Date: 2023-10-20
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 2/10 (from 1 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 11
Total Episodes: 41
Network: PBS
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
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.
