Work of Art: The Next Great Artist

Work of Art: The Next Great Artist

Work of Art: The Next Great Artist is an American reality competition show that airs on the cable television network Bravo, in which up-and-coming artists compete for a solo exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum and a cash prize of $100,000. The show is produced by Pretty Matches Productions and Magical Elves Productions, the same company that created Project Runway and Top Chef. The series premiered on June 9, 2010. Work of Art was renewed for a second season in September 2010 which began on October 12, 2011.

Seasons

1. Self-Reflexive

Air Date: 2010-06-09

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

2. The Shape of Things to Come

Air Date: 2010-06-16

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

3. Judging a Book by Its Cover

Air Date: 2010-06-23

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

4. A Shock to the System

Air Date: 2010-06-30

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

5. Art That Moves You

Air Date: 2010-07-07

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

6. Open to the Public

Air Date: 2010-07-14

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

7. Child's Play

Air Date: 2010-07-21

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

8. Opposites Attract

Air Date: 2010-07-28

Paired artists create works about opposing forces.

9. Natural Talents

Air Date: 2010-08-04

Artists draw inspiration from their surroundings at a nature preserve.

10. The Big Show

Air Date: 2010-08-11

The finalists are sent home to prepare a solo exhibition.

1. Kitsch Me If You Can

Air Date: 2011-10-12

The artists must use pieces of "bad" art, such as a painting of dogs playing checkers, a velvet cowboy, and a sculptural golden peacock as their canvas.

2. Art Movement

Air Date: 2011-10-19

In the second challenge the artists must use their bodies in the most creative and inventive way to move from one point to the other on a certain parkour.

3. Make it Pop

Air Date: 2011-10-26

Inspired by Andy Warhol's "Campbell's Tomato Juice Box" the next great artists have to create their own piece of pop art. The winner will receive a spread in Entertainment Weekly.

4. Back to School

Air Date: 2011-11-02

The remaining artists are paired with school children and have to create a piece of art inspired by them. Their workplaces areturned into a kid's art classroom.

5. Ripped From the Headlines

Air Date: 2011-11-09

The remaining artists are visiting The New York Times. There they have to find a striking headline in bins of newspapers and create an artwork, which tells the story behind the headline.

6. Street Dealers

Air Date: 2011-11-16

The artists are challenged to leave their mark on New York with a work that embodies the subversion of street art.

7. La Dolce Arte

Air Date: 2011-11-30

The artists have to transform Fiat 500 Automobile parts in to art pieces.Performance artist and automotive designer Liz Cohen joins as guest judge.

8. Sell Out

Air Date: 2011-12-07

The remaining artists are taken by Simon De Pury to the streets of New York, where they have to sell a piece of art to the public. This challenge will be executed working in teams.

9. Exile on Main Street

Air Date: 2011-12-14

The remaining artists are taken to a small town in Hudson Valley. They have to create a classic Americana artifact from materials collected from the town.

10. The Big Show

Air Date: 2011-12-21

The final contestants have been sent home to prepare a full solo exhibition. Climaxing in a large-scale gala opening at Phillips de Pury, the finalists present their collections to the judging panel, complete with guest judge KAWS, to determine who will be “The Next Great Artist.”

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Rating

7.2/10

Release Date

2010-06-09

Episodes

20 (2 seasons)

Status

Canceled

Cast

China Chow

China Chow

Jerry Saltz

Jerry Saltz