Thursdays at 6 pm EST
on Martha's Vineyard
Community Television:

Join us for the 12-episode
TV show 'Art Adventures'!

Hosts and artists Elizabeth Whelan and Adriana Eftimie explore some of the most interesting and intriguing aspects of the art world.

From thefts and forgeries to secret codes and hidden meanings, each episode delves into a different topic, examining the art and analyzing its history and context.

Below you will find the art from each episode, article links, and book and movie recommendations.

Click here to watch all released episodes!

Episode info goes live when episode airs every Thursday at 6pm EST on Martha's Vineyard Community TV - Channel 6

Episode 1
Episode 1 - Art Forgery
What's the difference between a fake and a forgery? Learn about intriguing forgery cases and tell us, would you have been fooled?
Episode 2
Episode 2 - Art Theft
Adriana and Elizabeth discuss some audacious art thefts and the art that got away, in this second episode of Art Adventures.
Episode 3
Episode 3 - Artificial Intelligence
It's a great debate -- is AI-generated art original? Adriana and Elizabeth discuss artificial intelligence in the art world!
Episode 4
Episode 4 - Secret Codes & Symbols
Elizabeth and Adriana reveal hidden symbols and secret codes in art, and share some ideas for hiding codes in your own work!
Episode 5
Episode 5 - Auction Houses
Just how do art auction houses make their money? And what's with the sky-high prices? Adriana and Elizabeth investigate!
Episode 6
Episode 6 - Value of Art
Why do art prices fluctuate and what drives the art market? Elizabeth and Adriana share some great art and guess at its value!
Episode 7
Episode 7 - Myth & Marketing
Do artists live a life of debauchery? What modern art myths persist? Adriana and Elizabeth look at the art and discuss!
Episode 8
Episode 8 - Money Laundering
How is valuable art used to 'launder' money from criminal enterprises? Adriana and Elizabeth explain how it works!
Episode 9
Episode 9 - Artists without Borders
Artists have been on the move for centuries. Elizabeth and Adriana look at the work and lives of artists on the go!
Episode 10
Episode 10 - Destruction of Art
Why do people keep destroying valuable art? Elizabeth and Adriana discuss the reasons and look at work that's been lost!
Episode 11
Episode 11 - Art or Vandalism?
Graffiti and street art -- love it or hate it, Adriana and Elizabeth explore the ways humans 'decorate' their surroundings!
Episode 12
Episode 12 - Offensive Art
What art deserves a fig leaf? Humans have had some funny ideas about art, as Adriana and Elizabeth discover!
Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes -- the Making of Art Adventures
So you want to make your own TV show! Elizabeth and Adriana share some behind-the-scenes stories and production fun!

ART ADVENTURES is for educational purposes only

The content and images presented in this series are for educational and informational purposes only. The content and images may contain copyrighted material owned by a third party, the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. The content and images have been sourced from publicly available materials and this content falls under the 'fair use' provisions as provided for in section 107 of Title 17 of the US Copyright Law of 1976.