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The Best Episodes of art21 Season 8

Every episode of art21 Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of art21 Season 8!

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 8 Episode 1 - Chicago
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    #1 - Chicago

    S8:E1

    The Season 8 premiere spotlights artists in Chicago, including Nick Cave, who creates "Soundsuits"; installation artist Theaster Gates; photography-based, multi-medium artist Barbara Kasten; and Chris Ware, who's known for his New Yorker magazine covers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. art21 Season 8 Episode 2 - Mexico City
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    #2 - Mexico City

    S8:E2

    Mexico City artists exit their homes and studios to use the growing megalopolis as their canvas. The artists present everyday materials as artworks, mine recognizable images for their poetic potential, and take their art to the streets.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. art21 Season 8 Episode 3 - Los Angeles
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    #3 - Los Angeles

    S8:E3

    While sprawling Los Angeles has world-class museums and art schools, artists working in the shadow of the entertainment industry are more "under the radar," affording them the space and time to imagine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. art21 Season 8 Episode 4 - Vancouver
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    #4 - Vancouver

    S8:E4

    By recreating historical moments, staging photos of vernacular scenes, and crafting intricate sculptures that trick the eye, artists in Vancouver reveal how everyday images and moments from the past are not always what they seem.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Chicago" is the best rated episode of "art21" season 8. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/16/2016. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Mexico City".