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Art & Artisans

Season 9 Episode 908 | 27m 45s

Art transcends borders and generations, emerging from ancient traditions and unexpected spaces. Samantha explores how artists preserve cultural heritage while redefining art today—from a WWII bunker museum in Berlin and Indigenous ghost-net weaving in Australia to neon tube bending along Route 66, artist colonies in former factories, flamenco improvisation, and more.

Aired: 01/08/26 | Expires: 01/08/28
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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