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The Material World

Season 1 Episode 102 | 56m 46s

It’s not only what we make. It’s the materials we make it with that turns stuff into art. Glass is forged into playable cymbals. An array of found objects become breathtaking sculpture. Banana leaves are transformed into fabric for the haute couture runway. Immunofluorescence turns microorganisms into artworks. Folded paper informs nanotechnology for space exploration. All are part of the story.

Aired: 07/11/24 | Expires: 09/16/24
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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