The Art Assignment
Art Trip: Columbus, Indiana | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
Visit the architectural mecca of Columbus, Indiana, to bask in the mid-century glory of Eliel and Eero Saarinen’s masterpieces and a series of new and innovative installations by renowned designers. We explore the first exhibition of...
Curated Video
Art Basel: A Celebration of Modern and Contemporary Art
Art Basel is a prestigious international art fair held in Basel, Miami Beach, and Hong Kong. Learn how it showcases a diverse range of modern and contemporary artwork by established and emerging artists.
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Better Know: The Starry Night | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
Sure, you've seen Vincent Van Gogh's famed painting The Starry Night before. And maybe you know of him as a tortured soul. But let's take a closer look behind this most recognizable work of art.
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Art Must Be Beautiful
Should art be beautiful? Revisit ancient philosophers' thoughts on beauty and consider why we might be skeptical of beauty today.
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Five Favorite Works of Art with Hannah Hart | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
We met Hannah Hart in her studio to talk about everything from painting to poetry.
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Art + Taxes = The Dirty Truth
It's tax season in the United States, and the art market is one of the many ways rich people game the system to save billions of dollars in taxes each year. Here's how it's done.
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Why Is This Woman in the Jungle?
Artist Henri Rousseau painted The Dream in 1910, and it's imagery of a woman lounging on a sofa in the middle of a jungle was as surreal then as it is today. What is it about this artwork that captivated audiences then and now?
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Play a game of What, How, Where | Florian Rivière & Jim Walker | The Art Assignment
In which we meet Florian Rivière & Jim Walker and play What, How, Where!: http://www.whathowandwhere.com/
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Bring a sound to life. | Jamal Cyrus | The Art Assignment
We meet up with artist Jamal Cyrus in his hometown of Houston, Texas, where we broach the topic of "postmodernism" and are challenged to summon an impossible sound.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Steve Keen's Art Critique - Berlin 2012
Economist Steve Keen's interpretation of performance art pieces at the Institute for New Economic Thinking's Berlin Conference 2012. Performance and Installations by Berlin Performer Stammtisch members and friends Jörn J. Burmester,...
Curated Video
Great Art Cities Explained: Paris
In the second of a new series, James Payne and Joanne Shurvell combine their love of Art and Travel, as they look at less well known museums in cities around the world. In "Great Art Cities Explained: Paris", we look at three small...
Curated Video
The Great Wave by Hokusai: Great Art Explained
In 1639 Japan closed its borders and cut itself off from the outside world. Foreigners were expelled, Western culture was forbidden, and Entering or leaving Japan was punishable by Death. It would remain that way for over 200 years. It...
Amor Sciendi
All Art Is Political: Even Rothko
An analsysis of how art can be used for politics focusing on the art work of Mark Rothko
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Art Cooking: Frida Kahlo | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
We explore the recipes of artist Frida Kahlo, whose work celebrated Mexico's history, vivid colors, and it's FOOD. On the menu: 1) Chiles Stuffed with Cheese aka Chiles Rellenos 2) White Rice with Plantains 3) Nopales Salad 4) Tequila.
Curated Video
Jean-Michel Basquiat's 'Untitled (Skull)': Great Art Explained
In 1982 at the age of just 22 years old, Jean-Michel Basquiat would produce this painting. A powerful and dazzling image that mixes text, colour, symbolism and mark-making in a raw and uncensored explosion. In a single painting, he would...
Curated Video
Picasso’s Guernica: Great Art Explained
Guernica is the most famous anti-war painting in history, and Picasso’s best-known work. It has gone from a piece that was created in protest at the horrific bombing of a small village in northern Spain, to an icon and a universal symbol...
Food Farmer Earth
Alan Kapuler: Scientist, Organic Seed Breeder and Modern Artist
For those who know or know of him, there's another facet to Alan Kapuler's aka Mushroom — life. He's been painting modern art that reflects the major challenges of our times for almost 50 years. A brief summary of his background in...
Espresso Media
In the Footsteps of Cezanne: Exploring Provence and the Impressionist Movement
This video follows the footsteps of artist Paul Cezanne in his beloved Provence, exploring the landscapes and locations that inspired his famous works. From the iconic mountain of Sainte-Victoire to the limestone quarries of Bibemus,...
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What this painting tells us about Frida Kahlo
The artist Frida Kahlo is a larger-than-life icon, known for the masterful self-portraits she made during her turbulent life (1907 - 1954). We take a close look at her painting The Two Fridas (Las Dos Fridas), and consider what it tells...
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The Case for Jackson Pollock | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
You’ve heard of Jackson Pollock and know of his infamous “drip paintings,” but what is it that you’re supposed to do when you look at his work today? Why did it cause shockwaves in 1947, and what does it mean now? We explore the life,...
Amor Sciendi
Guernica: War and Art
We discuss Picasso's great image of Guernica with help from a Subscriber, Andy Hess.
Curated Video
Graffiti: Street Art or Vandalism?
Do you see Graffiti or Street Art? Explore the "pioneering era" of graffiti that took place during the years 1969 through 1974, as well as its enduring appeal today.
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Art or Prank? | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
A pair of glasses on an art gallery floor. Art? Or prank? What about a urinal? We compare recent pranks in art museums to art that uses some of the same strategies.
Indigo Artbox
Paul Cezanne | 60 Second Art History Lesson - MENA
Did you know Paul Cezanne was rejected by the Academy of Art and Paris Salon during his time? Many now consider Cezanne the grandfather of modern art.