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ART21
Secrets
Season 7
Episode 2
How do artists make the invisible visible? What hidden elements persist in their work? Is it the artist's role to reveal them, or not? In this episode, artists share some of the secrets that are intrinsic to their work. Featuring artists Elliott Hundley, Arlene Shechet, and Trevor Paglen.
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55:11
Artists look to friends, family and strangers to find emotional connection and community.
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55:12
Contemporary artists use history, science and politics as the raw material for potent art.
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55:14
Four contemporary artists breathe new life into humanity's artforms, icons and monuments.
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55:20
Featuring artists Tanya Aguiñiga, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Richard Misrach, and Postcommodity
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55:13
Feat. Creative Growth Art Center, Katy Grannan, Lynn Hershman Leeson, & Stephanie Syjuco.
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55:04
Featuring artists David Goldblatt, Nicholas Hlobo, Zanele Muholi, and Robin Rhode.
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55:18
Featuring artists Diana Thater, Liz Larner, Tala Madani, and Edgar Arceneaux.
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55:16
Featuring artists Natalia Almada, Minerva Cuevas, Damián Ortega, and Pedro Reyes.