L.A.- To kickstart the series, “Destination Art” is in Los Angeles to discover how this sprawling metropolis has become one of the world’s great centers of art. Conceptual artist John Baldessari discusses his prodigious career, and young painter Gajin Fujita takes us on a tour of East L.A. to explain the use of graffiti in his vibrant panel paintings.

Australia – “Destination Art” touches down in Australia to learn about contemporary indigenous art. We meet conceptual artist and wordsmith Vernon Ah Kee and travel north to Cairns to find out how Rosella Namok’s work is bridging the traditional and modern art worlds.

Italy – “Destination Art” travels to Italy to discover more about its burgeoning contemporary art scene. We meet rising star Patrick Tuttofuoco, who uses architecture as inspiration for his dynamic sculptures and we meet il Padre of contemporary Italian art, Michelangelo Pistoletto.

London – “Destination Art” visits London, home to a thriving, multicultural, contemporary art scene. Yinka Shonibare has an M.B.E. for his artistic achievements but continues to take a dig at the old days of Empire, and Nigel Cooke reveals the secrets of his huge canvases.

Tokyo – “Destination Art” heads to the vibrant city of Tokyo where Asian and Western art styles meet. Photographer Ishiuchi Miyako discusses her captivating work, which explores the passage of time, and we meet one of Japan’s most established sculptures and painters, 77-year-old Yayoi Kusama.

Israel – “Destination Art” visits Israel to focus on the burgeoning contemporary art scene in the 24-hour city of Tel Aviv. David Reeb discusses his highly political paintings of the occupied territories; and we focus on Adi Nes’ spectacular staged photographs of soldiers and the homeless, set against biblical or mythological backdrops. Meanwhile, the International star of Israeli art, Michal Rovner, discusses her first exhibition in Tel Aviv for over 20 years; and we meet the rising stars Eli Petel and Gal Weinstein.

Oslo – “Destination Art” goes Nordic to introduce established and burgeoning artists from the contemporary art scene in Norway. Art meets architecture for a creative collaboration from textile artists Løvaas & Wagle on the stunning new Opera House project based on the water front of Oslo. Meanwhile photographer Tom Sandberg takes us on a journey with his latest collection of stunning images.

Berlin – The “Destination Art” spotlight falls on Berlin, an epicentre of European contemporary art. When the Berlin Wall came down in 1989, the artists moved in, attracted by the city’s bohemian image, affordability and liberalism. “Destination Art” features an eclectic mix of Berlin’s international and indigenous talent. Influential photographer Frank Thiel has documented the rapid rebirth and architectural changes in the reunified Berlin; Norbert Bisky’s violent but pastel scenes deal with disillusion in the utopia of a western world, and Germany’s painting superstar Daniel Richter offers his perspective on the current art scene.

Mexico – “Destination Art” reports on the contemporary art scene in a country of social extremes. Meet Hector Zamora and Francis Alys, two artists who take their inspiration from the lifestyles of the local people, and Betsabee Romero, who turns old car parts into art.

Canada – “Destination Art” travels to Montreal and Toronto in pursuit of the best in contemporary art. There’s haunting stone sculpture from David Ruben, feminist art from Fiona Smyth, unsettling images from Evan Penny and installation art from Jean-Pierre Gauthier.

Moscow – “Destination Art” visits the enthralling city of Moscow, where the rapidly developing contemporary art scene is one to watch. We meet Oleg Kulik, the eccentric star of Russian contemporary performance art, explore the Marxist influences of successful painter and installation artist Dmitri Gutov, review the panoramic photographs and hi-tech bronze sculptures of the AES & F group, and discover more of the everyday realities of Moscow life through the work of video artist and painter Olga Chernysheva.

Cape Town – “Destination Art” travels to Cape Town to meet artists who are working in post-apartheid South Africa. Sculptor and painter Willie Bester reveals why he trawls the city’s junkyards for inspiration, and materials and sound artist James Webb takes us on a tour of Cape Town.

Mumbai - “Destination Art” travels to Mumbai, the fastest moving, most affluent and industrialized city in India. We take a look at its ever-changing landscape through the eyes of two very different artists, Hema Upadhyay and Sudhir Patwardhan.