art21 Season 12 Episode release dates & where to watch
Premiered
Friday, October 17, 2025
Ended: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
When does art21 Season 12 come out?
art21 Season 12 premiered Friday, October 17, 2025 on PBS and ended Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The season has 2 episodes.
Season 12 of Art in the Twenty-First Century features twelve of today’s most acclaimed contemporary artists as they use art to address the pressing questions of our time. Viewers observe the artists at work, watch as they transform inspiration into art, and hear how they struggle with both the physical and aesthetic challenges of achieving their visions. This landmark season builds upon a quarter century of shaping how audiences experience art and artists today.
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art21 Season 12 release schedule
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1. Between Worlds The internationally acclaimed artists in “Between Worlds” work at intersections and crossroads, using their artistic practices to make sense of complex histories of colonization and migration, find common ground between cultures, and break down divides that otherwise seem fixed. Features artists Sophie Calle, Lubaina Himid, Tuan Andrew Nguyen, and Dyani White Hawk. |
Friday · 1 year ago |
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2. Realms of the Real The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research, examine the nuances of culture and identity, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. Features artists Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Ragnar Kjartansson, Candice Lin, and Tomás Saraceno. |
Wednesday · 9 months ago |
art21 Season 12 guest stars
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Sophie Calle
Herself
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Lubaina Himid
Herself
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Tuan Andrew Nguyen
Himself
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Dyani White Hawk
Herself
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Ragnar Kjartansson
Himself
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Candice Lin
Herself
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Tomás Saraceno
Himself
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Njideka Akunyili Crosby
Herself
art21 Season 12 FAQ
When does art21 Season 12 come out?
art21 Season 12 premiered Friday, October 17, 2025 on PBS.
How many episodes are in art21 Season 12?
art21 Season 12 has 2 episodes.
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