NEW YORK, NY.- Art21 announces the premiere of “Human Nature,” the next episode of its acclaimed documentary series Art in the Twenty-First Century on PBS. The episode features internationally renowned artists Lenka Clayton, Josh Kline, Delcy Morelos, and Sin Wai Kin. “Human Nature” investigates our impact on the world around us, probes the social and economic systems that define our daily lives, and explores how we relate to one another. Whether working in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, or London, England, the four artists in this episode reflect critically and optimistically on the shared project of humanity.
Directed by Ian Forster, produced by Andrea Chung, series produced by Nick Ravich, and curated by Tina Kukielski and Jurrell Lewis, the episode premieres Wednesday, June 10th. It will be available to watch on Art21.org, YouTube, and PBS Digital Platforms.
An advance screening of “Human Nature” will be presented on Thursday, May 28th, at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Robin Williams Center in Midtown, Manhattan. Tickets are available here.
As the leading independent producer documenting the art of our time, Art21 offers intimate portraits of artists at crucial moments of creation, inviting audiences to experience the artistic process in ways not available in more traditional exhibitions.
From her studio in Bogotá, Colombia, to her exhibitions around the globe, Delcy Morelos creates monumental earthworks that immerse viewers in the natural world and emphasize the urgent need for a deeper connection to the earth. Josh Kline uses speculative fiction to highlight the impact of technological advancement, class division, and the climate crisis on the world around us. Lenka Clayton playfully subverts commonplace tools and domestic rituals, working alongside her husband, children, and her Pittsburgh community to call attention to the beauty and wonder in the everyday. Deconstructing tropes of narrative storytelling, Sin Wai Kin creates a vibrant cast of characters and surreal worlds in highly crafted video works that disrupt seemingly fixed categories of human experience, such as gender, reality, and time.
"It can feel like our connection to the environment and to each other is distant and frayed beyond repair,” says director Ian Forster, “but filming with these incredible artists gave me hope. Their work doesn't just remind us of these important bonds, it helps restore them."
“Human Nature” will premiere on June 10, 2026. A dual media player on Art21.org will accompany the premiere, offering descriptive audio for each artist segment to enhance accessibility for blind and low-vision audiences. As part of its broader commitment to digital inclusion, Art21 recently completed a WCAG 2.0 audit of its website and continues to improve its accessibility for all visitors.
Major underwriting for Season 12 of Art in the Twenty-First Century is provided by The Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation, Lambent Foundation, Agnes Gund, Melony and Adam Lewis, National Endowment for the Arts, Teiger Foundation, Sarah Arison, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Dealer Tire, Arts, Equity, & Education Fund™, The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation, Elyse and Lawrence B. Benenson, Stephanie and Tim Ingrassia, and Tim and Lauren Schrager Family Foundation.
