ArtNation

Synopsis

Host Denim Richards showcases the remarkable stories and celebrated work of dancers, actors, sculptors, photographers, musicians and other artists.

First Air Date: 2023-03-07

Last Air Date: 2023-04-25

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Networks: Smithsonian Channel

Top Cast

Denim Richards as Presenter

Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Americana (2023-03-07)

A look at artists in film, dance, and sculpture whose works are uniquely American, including ballerina Misty Copeland, actress Nicole Kidman, and more.
Ep. 2: Resolve (2023-03-14)

Viola Davis reflects on her childhood and career, Leslie Stahl reports on classes for young ballet dancers with disabilities, and Lauren Ridloff shares her story as a deaf actress.
Ep. 3: Earthworks (2023-03-21)

Theo Jansen discusses his kinetic sculptures, the Recycled Orchestra in Paraguay uses instruments made from scrap materials, and actor Willem Dafoe reflects on portraying Vincent van Gogh.
Ep. 4: Ambition (2023-03-28)

Mark Bradford reflects on his journey from hairstylist to acclaimed abstract artist, an Italian piano maker shares his craft, and Stephen King explains how he keeps his creative spark.
Ep. 5: Unsung (2023-04-04)

A young composer and musician sheds light on her prodigious talent, a teenage a cappella group serenades the streets of Madagascar, and Stanley Tucci reflects on his multifaceted career.
Ep. 6: Rebels (2023-04-11)

Artist Ai Weiwei reflects on his confrontation with China's regime, Spike Lee describes his frustrating history with the Academy Awards, mysterious street artist JR risks jailtime, and more.
Ep. 7: Deception (2023-04-18)

Pablo Picasso's handyman claims the artist gifted him his early drafts, the myth of whiteness in classical sculptures is debunked, actor Daniel Craig talks "James Bond" and beyond, and more.
Ep. 8: Design (2023-04-25)

Alessandro Michele breathes new life into Gucci, Betsey Johnson reflects on her career as a free-spirited fashion designer, Lisa Hunt discusses her passion for screen printing, and more.