AMERICAN MASTERS | PBS

A PBS show about distinctively American people: the people that made our culture, the people that changed our history. pbs.org/americanmasters

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Now that you've explored his story, it's time to see his work. 

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What are your favorite pieces by this innovative artist? 

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Exclusive interviews with art world luminaries describe the thriving New York art scene within which Elizabeth Murray challenged and captivated viewers. 

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Explore the story of one of America’s most popular, but least understood, artists. 

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2018 marks the 30th anniversary of Basquiat’s untimely death. 

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It took less than a decade for Basquiat to go from anonymous graffiti artist to an epoch-defining star. 

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Elizabeth Murray on Using Bold Colors

Elizabeth Murray broke barriers in the art world by putting content into abstraction. Premieres Friday, September 7 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)

What sets Elizabeth Murray's work apart? Her use of fantastic screaming color. 🎨

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When you peel back the layers of Andrew Wyeth, what will you find?

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Andrew Wyeth's Visits to the Kuerner Farm

The freedom and intimacy of visiting the Kuerner family’s farm was an important inspiration for Andrew Wyeth’s work. Premieres Friday, September 7 at 10 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)

Have you seen Andrew Wyeth's paintings from the Kuerner family farm? They hold a significance in his work that is deeper than anticipated.

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Eva Hesse changed the course of the art world and women’s place in the picture. 

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Uncover  the story of one of America’s most popular, but least understood, artists. 

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Elizabeth Murray’s paintings still defy efforts at categorization. 

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Neil Simon was one the world’s most successful playwrights.

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You know his moving work, now it’s time to meet the man

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Deepen your understanding of this extraordinary artist, not only in terms of her innovative work, but also the life that provided the fertile soil for her achievements.

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Who Was Eva Hesse? 3 Things You Should Know About the Trailblazing Artist |ALL ARTS

One of the most important figures in postminimalism, Eva Hesse ushered in a new wave of art while working in New York City in the late 1950s and ’60s.