Art:21: Art in the Twenty-First Century

Who are some of today's most fascinating artists? How do they work and why? Meet twenty-one diverse contemporary artists through revealing profiles that take viewers behind the scenes - into artists' studios, homes and communities - to provide an intimate view of their lives, work, sources of inspiration and creative processes. A groundbreaking series, Art:21 - Art in the Twenty-First Cenury is divided into four general themes - Place, Spirituality, Identity and Consumption - which are introduced by celebrity hosts including Steve Martin, Laurie Anderson, S. Epatha Merkerson, and John McEnroe. Powerful and engaging, Art: 21 - Art in the 21st Century Offers true definitions of what art is today, and demonstrates the profound relevance of contemporary art to everyday life. -- Videocassette cover.