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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...
Genre:Documentary
Network:PBS

Season 6 Ratings Summary

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

  • Change
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    #1 - Change

    Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 4/13/2012

    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.

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  • Boundaries
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    #2 - Boundaries

    Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 4/20/2012

    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.

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  • History
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    #3 - History

    Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 4/27/2012

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

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  • Balance
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    #4 - Balance

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 5/4/2012

    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.

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