Minneapolis, Minnesota to Chicago, Illinois – Highlights include: Richard Serra’s “Joe” at the Pulitzer Foundation, the world’s largest stucco snowman, Michael Eastman (photographer), and Mies van der Rohe’s Farnsworth House. Oh yeah something about “American Gothic”. The Farnsworth House and the segment on Michael Eastman are both worth the price of admission.
Artland: USA is on the Dish Network on channel 9472.
Leave a CommentArtland: USA is a 12 episode road trip that covers the USA looking at art – anywhere but in New York or Los Angeles. Of course a lot of what is covered is able to be seen in the cultural centers, however seeing them outside of the usual settings is indeed interesting. Here is the basic disclaimer: Art on television is incredibly difficult, and probably impossible to not water down to a certain level. I think Artland: USA does this better than most.
Shown in high definition on the VOOM HD Networks, Artland: USA is a real treat to watch. A lot of the credit goes to the crew – maximizing the wide aspect ratio to it’s fullest extent. The host’s of the show Charles Luxton and Mame McCutchin are personalities that are engaging and not overpowering. A strong choice for a show about traveling in a motor-home.
Week four airs this thursday night and covers the region from Denver to Minneapolis. Highlights will include; Carhenge, The Des Moines Art Center, The Quilt Study Center, The General Mills Art Collection, a vist with photographer Alex Soth, and the Walker Art Center.
What I like is the diverse approach to the subject matter – small museums, artists at work, roadside art, architecture and folk art.
Some previous episodes have covered Marfa Texas and the Chinati Center, The Farnsworth House (Mies van der Rohe) in Plano, Illinios, as well as the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, and Michael Heizer’s Double Negative in Overton, Nevada.
Artland: USA is on the Dish Network on channel 9472.
All photos from Artland:USA
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