art21 (2001)

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 art, Art21: Art in the Twenty-First Century premiered in 2001 and is now broadcast in over 50 countries worldwide. Premiering a new season every two years, Art21 is the only series on United States television to focus exclusively on contemporary visual art and artists.

• First Air Date: 2001-09-21
• Last Air Date: 2023-10-20
• Total Seasons: 11
• Total Episodes: 41
• Episode Runtime: 60 min.
• Network: PBS
• Creator: Susan Sollins, Susan Dowling