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The Best Episodes of art21 Season 7

Every episode of art21 Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of art21 Season 7!

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 7 Episode 1 - Investigation
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    #1 - Investigation

    S7:E1

    The Season 7 premiere features Thomas Hirschhorn, who creates an installation with help from public-housing residents; photographer Graciela Iturbide, who focuses on Mexico; and Leonardo Drew, who continually experiments with materials and processes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. art21 Season 7 Episode 2 - Secrets
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    #2 - Secrets

    S7:E2

    Elliott Hundley, Arlene Shechet and Trevor Paglen are featured. Hundley creates collages that both reveal and hide their meanings; Shechet's ceramic work obscures its nature behind surface effects; and Paglen documents the American surveillance state.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. art21 Season 7 Episode 3 - Legacy
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    #3 - Legacy

    S7:E3

    A look at artists inspired by life experiences and family heritage. Included: Wolfgang Laib, who connects the ephemeral and eternal; Tania Bruguera, who explores art, activism and social change; and Abraham Cruzvillegas, who focuses on transformation and decay.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. art21 Season 7 Episode 4 - Fiction
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    #4 - Fiction

    S7:E4

    What makes a compelling story? How do artists disrupt everyday reality in the service of revealing subtler truths? This episode features artists who explore the virtues of ambiguity, mix genres, and merge aesthetic disciplines to discern not simply what stories mean, but how and why they come to have meaning.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 7 Ratings Summary

"Investigation" is the best rated episode of "art21" season 7. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/24/2014. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Secrets".