art21 (2001)

Episode Overview

Explore how modern art confronts established ideas about the U.S.-Mexico border. Today's creators view the border as a raw scar, a dramatic stage, a platform for political discourse, a creative workshop, and a complex terrain that embodies both harshness and allure. This episode showcases the works of artists Tanya Aguiñiga, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Richard Misrach, and Postcommodity.