Jerry Saltz as
Episodes 20
Self-Reflexive
Flip through shots of the contestants creating innovative cover art for a classic novel to be judged by author Jonathan Santlofer!
Read MoreThe Shape of Things to Come
The artists must use a trash heap as their canvas, and Jon Kessler joins the judging panel.
Read MoreJudging a Book by Its Cover
The artists must create innovative cover art for a classic novel.
Read MoreA Shock to the System
Artists must create a memorable piece that reflects important personal issues.
Read MoreArt That Moves You
The artists must create a piece inspired by their drive through Manhattan.
Read MoreOpen to the Public
Artists must creat a large-scale, outdoor installation piece.
Read MoreChild's Play
Artists must create a work that symbolizes the moment their artistic expression began.
Read MoreOpposites Attract
Paired artists create works about opposing forces.
Read MoreNatural Talents
Artists draw inspiration from their surroundings at a nature preserve.
Read MoreThe Big Show
The finalists are sent home to prepare a solo exhibition.
Read MoreKitsch Me If You Can
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.
Read MoreArt Movement
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.
Read MoreMake it Pop
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.
Read MoreBack to School
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.
Read MoreRipped From the Headlines
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.
Read MoreStreet Dealers
The artists are challenged to leave their mark on New York with a work that embodies the subversion of street art.
Read MoreLa Dolce Arte
The artists have to transform Fiat 500 Automobile parts in to art pieces.Performance artist and automotive designer Liz Cohen joins as guest judge.
Read MoreExile on Main Street
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.
Read MoreThe Big Show
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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