Art in the Twenty-First Century: Chicago

How does the city of Chicago inspire the artists who live there? How are the architecture, history, and character of the city reflected in their work? Which parts of the city have the most to offer artistically? In this episode from the documentary series Art in the Twenty-First Century, filmmaker Stanley Nelson presents the work of four Chicago artists: Nick Cave, Theaster Gates, Barbara Kasten and Chris Ware. They talk about the ways in which their communities ignite ideas for photographs, sculptures and drawings, and how those communities are invited by the artists to become part of the artworks themselves. In this industrial city dominated by skyscrapers, artists are changing the urban experience by experimentation and by blurring the boundaries between disciplines.