Denim Richards
Presenter
ArtNation (2023)
Season 1
Host Denim Richards showcases the remarkable stories and celebrated work of dancers, actors, sculptors, photographers, musicians and other artists.
Released March 7, 2023
Episode 43 min
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S1E1 - Americana
A look at artists in film, dance, and sculpture whose works are uniquely American, including ballerina Misty Copeland, actress Nicole Kidman, and more.
March 7, 2023, midnight
S1E2 - Resolve
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.
March 14, 2023, midnight
S1E3 - Earthworks
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.
March 21, 2023, midnight
S1E4 - Ambition
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.
March 28, 2023, midnight
S1E5 - Unsung
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.
April 4, 2023, midnight
S1E6 - Rebels
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.
April 11, 2023, midnight
S1E7 - Deception
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.
April 18, 2023, midnight
S1E8 - Design
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.
April 25, 2023, midnight
Network: Smithsonian Channel
Episode Runtime: 43 min.
Season Runtime: 350 min.
Released: March 7, 2023
Last Air Date: April 25, 2023, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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