Work of Art: The Next Great Artist - Season 1

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Self-Reflexive

1 - Self-Reflexive

Air Date: June 9, 2010

Flip through shots of the contestants creating innovative cover art for a classic novel to be judged by author Jonathan Santlofer!

The Shape of Things to Come

2 - The Shape of Things to Come

Air Date: June 16, 2010

The artists must use a trash heap as their canvas, and Jon Kessler joins the judging panel.

Judging a Book by Its Cover

3 - Judging a Book by Its Cover

Air Date: June 23, 2010

The artists must create innovative cover art for a classic novel.

A Shock to the System

4 - A Shock to the System

Air Date: June 30, 2010

Artists must create a memorable piece that reflects important personal issues.

Art That Moves You

5 - Art That Moves You

Air Date: July 7, 2010

The artists must create a piece inspired by their drive through Manhattan.

Open to the Public

6 - Open to the Public

Air Date: July 14, 2010

Artists must creat a large-scale, outdoor installation piece.

Child's Play

7 - Child's Play

Air Date: July 21, 2010

Artists must create a work that symbolizes the moment their artistic expression began.

Opposites Attract

8 - Opposites Attract

Air Date: July 28, 2010

Paired artists create works about opposing forces.

Natural Talents

9 - Natural Talents

Air Date: August 4, 2010

Artists draw inspiration from their surroundings at a nature preserve.

The Big Show

10 - The Big Show

Air Date: August 11, 2010

The finalists are sent home to prepare a solo exhibition.