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The first series on television in the U.S. to focus exclusively on contemporary visual art and artists, "Art in the Twenty-First Century" is a Peabody Award-winning biennial program that allows viewers to observe the artists at work, watch as they transform inspiration into art, and hear how they struggle with both the physical and visual challenges of achieving their visions.

"Art in the Twenty-First Century" airs on PBS and online in the U.S. Full episodes are available to watch on Art21.org and YouTube.

Created BySusan SollinsSusan Dowling
StatusReturning Series
Original Nameart21
First Air DateSeptember 21, 2001
Last Air DateOctober 20, 2023
Seasons12
Episodes41
Episode Runtime1h 0min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production Companies
NetworksPBS
S12E02

Realms of the Real

The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research, examine the nuances of culture and identity, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. Features artists Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Ragnar Kjartansson, Candice Lin, and Tomás Saraceno.

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