art21 (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Series · ★ 5.5
Released in 2001, art21 is a documentary series.
What it’s about. The first series on television in the U.S. to focus exclusively on contemporary visual art and artists, "Art in the Twenty-First Century" is a Peabody Award-winning biennial program that allows viewers to observe the artists at work, watch as they transform inspiration into art, and hear how they struggle with both the physical and visual challenges of achieving their visions. "Art in the Twenty-First Century" airs on PBS and online in the U.S. Full episodes are available to watch on Art21.org and YouTube.
Who’s in it. art21 stars Claire Danes as Herself - Host, Sophie Calle as Herself, Lubaina Himid as Herself and Tuan Andrew Nguyen as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, art21 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Living Amazon Channel and Thirteen and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch art21 page.
If you liked it. Fans of art21 tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch art21 (2001)?
- In US, art21 is available to stream on PBS Living Amazon Channel and Thirteen, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is art21 worth watching?
- art21 holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in art21?
- art21 stars Claire Danes, Sophie Calle, Lubaina Himid, Tuan Andrew Nguyen and Dyani White Hawk.
- When was art21 released?
- art21 was released in 2001.