Art in the Twenty-First Century provides access to the most innovative artists of our time, revealing how artists engage the culture around them and how art allows viewers to see the world in new ways.
EPISODE 1
Place
The influence that place has had on the art of Richard Serra, Sally Mann and others. Featuring an introduction by Laurie Anderson.
EPISODE 2
Spirituality
The use of spirituality by James Turrell, Ann Hamilton and John Feodorov. Featuring an introduction by S. Epatha Merkerson.
EPISODE 3
Identity
The search for identity in a multicultural world, as seen in the art of Maya Lin and others. Featuring introductions by Steve Martin and William Wegman.
EPISODE 4
Consumption
How artists Andrea Zittel, Michael Ray Charles and others view consumerism. Featuring an introduction by John McEnroe.
Stories
Artists Trenton Doyle Hancock, Kiki Smith, Do-Ho Suh and Kara Walker.
Loss and Desire
Artists Collier Schorr, Gabriel Orozco and Janine Antoni.
Susan Sollins
Susan Dowling