Art21 - Art in the 21st Century - Season 8

How does the city of Chicago inspire the artists who live there? How is the architecture, history, and character of the city interpreted and reflected in the work of Chicago-based artists? Which parts of the city are most moving and motivational? In this episode, artists reveal the ways in which their communities ignite ideas for photographs, sculptures, and drawings, and how those communities are.

In this episode, artists exit their homes and studios to use the growing megalopolis as their canvas. The artists present everyday materials as artworks, mine recognizable images for their poetic potential, and take their art to the streets. Featuring artists Natalia Almada, Minerva Cuevas, Damián Ortega, and Pedro Reyes.

Diana Thater's video installations; Liz Larner's abstract sculptures; Tala Madani, satirical paintings; Edgar Arceneaux examines history through drawing and performance.

Liz Magor makes casts of objects; installation artist Stan Douglas, Brian Jungen creates sculptures with consumer goods; photographer Jeff Wall.