The BEST episodes of Work of Art: The Next Great Artist season 2

Every episode of Work of Art: The Next Great Artist season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Work of Art: The Next Great Artist season 2!

This competitive series brings together 14 aspiring artists to compete for a solo show at a nationally recognized museum and a cash prize. Each week they are presented with a new challenge to prove their talent and skills.

Last Updated: 11/14/2024Network: BravoStatus: Ended

8.09

33 votes

#1 - The Big Show

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/21/2011

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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7.27

33 votes

#2 - Back to School

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/2/2011

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.

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7.26

34 votes

#3 - Art Movement

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/19/2011

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.

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7.24

33 votes

#4 - Exile on Main Street

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/14/2011

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.

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7.22

32 votes

#5 - La Dolce Arte

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/30/2011

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

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7.18

33 votes

#6 - Kitsch Me If You Can

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/12/2011

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.

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7.17

35 votes

#7 - Street Dealers

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/16/2011

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

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7.06

33 votes

#8 - Ripped From the Headlines

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/9/2011

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.

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7.03

31 votes

#9 - Make it Pop

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/26/2011

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.

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7.03

33 votes

#10 - Sell Out

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/7/2011

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.

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