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S11E2

Bodies of Knowledge

June 23, 2023

Finding inspiration outside the studio, a group of acclaimed contemporary artists use history, science, and politics as the raw material to create potent sculptures, paintings, drawings, and public works.

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Season 11

Extended Preview
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Extended Preview
S11E1

Twelve of America's most innovative artists rise to the challenge of our current moment.

Everyday Icons
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Everyday Icons
S11E1

Four contemporary artists breathe new life into humanity's artforms, icons and monuments.

Season 10

Borderlands
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Borderlands
S10E3

Featuring artists Tanya Aguiñiga, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Richard Misrach, and Postcommodity...

Beijing
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Beijing
S10E2

Featuring artists Guan Xiao, Liu Xiaodong, Song Dong, Xu Bing, and Yin Xiuzhen.

London
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London
S10E1

Featuring artists John Akomfrah, Phyllida Barlow, Anish Kapoor, and Christian Marclay.

Season 9

San Francisco Bay Area
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San Francisco Bay Area
S9E3

Feat. Creative Growth Art Center, Katy Grannan, Lynn Hershman Leeson, & Stephanie Syjuco.

Johannesburg
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Johannesburg
S9E1

Featuring artists David Goldblatt, Nicholas Hlobo, Zanele Muholi, and Robin Rhode.

Berlin
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Berlin
S9E2

Featuring Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg, Olafur Eliasson, Hiwa K, and Susan Philipsz.