Season 1

Season 1

2010-06-09
10 Episodes

Episodes

Self-Reflexive

1. Self-Reflexive

2010-06-09

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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

2010-06-16

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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

2010-06-23

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

A Shock to the System

4. A Shock to the System

2010-06-30

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

Art That Moves You

5. Art That Moves You

2010-07-07

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

Open to the Public

6. Open to the Public

2010-07-14

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

Child's Play

7. Child's Play

2010-07-21

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

Opposites Attract

8. Opposites Attract

2010-07-28

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Paired artists create works about opposing forces.

Natural Talents

9. Natural Talents

2010-08-04

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Artists draw inspiration from their surroundings at a nature preserve.

The Big Show

10. The Big Show

2010-08-11

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The finalists are sent home to prepare a solo exhibition.