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The Best Episodes of art21 Season 6

Every episode of art21 Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of art21 Season 6!

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    art21 Season 6 Episode 1 - Change
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    #1 - Change

    S6:E1

    The Season 6 premiere focuses on Chinese contemporary artist Ai Weiwei, Ghanian sculptor El Anatsui and American photographer Catherine Opie, whose works often share thematic similarities, including a focus on transformation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. art21 Season 6 Episode 2 - Boundaries
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    #2 - Boundaries

    S6:E2

    Examining the works of sculptor David Altmejd, Japanese animation artist Tabaimo and avante-garde sculptor Lynda Benglis, which explore the shape-shifting potential of the human figure through taboo subjects and the innovative use of media.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. art21 Season 6 Episode 3 - History
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    #3 - History

    S6:E3

    Glenn Ligon, Mary Reid Kelley and Marina Abramovic, whose works examine historic events and often challenge assumptions about them, are profiled.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. art21 Season 6 Episode 4 - Balance
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    #4 - Balance

    S6:E4

    The Season 6 finale focuses on oil painter Rackstraw Downes, minimalist painter Robert Mangold and sculptor Sarah Sze. Their works explore the space that lies between art and existence, the seeing and the knowing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Change" is the best rated episode of "art21" season 6. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/13/2012. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Boundaries".