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Ai Weiwei. "Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads," 2012. Photo courtesy the artist. © 2012 Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.

Art21 New York Close Up

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Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Dec 3, 2012

This week’s roundup has the latest news on Ai Weiwei, Erin Shirreff, Laurie Anderson and other artists featured in Art21’s television programs and online documentaries.

Art21 New York Close Up

NYCU | Liz Magic Laser Talks to the Hand

by Claudine Isé | Nov 20, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

NYCU | Liz Magic Laser Talks to the Hand

by Claudine Isé | Nov 20, 2012

In our latest NYCU short, Liz Magic Laser develops “The Digital Face” (2012), a new performance that examines hand gestures in contemporary presidential State of the Union addresses.

Judy Pfaff. Humming in 5 Parts, 2012. Photo courtesy of the artist and Ameringer McEnery Yohe.

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 22, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 22, 2012

This week’s roundup has news on Eleanor Antin, Judy Pfaff, Rashid Johnson and other artists featured in Art21’s programs and documentaries.

Art21 New York Close Up

NYCU | Erin Shirreff Takes Her Time

by Claudine Isé | Oct 12, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

NYCU | Erin Shirreff Takes Her Time

by Claudine Isé | Oct 12, 2012

Our latest New York Close Up is now live! Watch as Erin Shirreff discusses the creation of her recent video projection, “Lake,” 2012.

© Mary Heilmann; Private Collection, London. Foto Alex Delfanne

Art21 New York Close Up

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 8, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 8, 2012

This week’s roundup has news on An-My Lê, Raymond Pettibon, Kiki Smith and other artists featured in Art21 programs and documentaries.

Walton Ford. The Rolling Stones, Grrr! 2012. Image courtesy of rollingstones.com.

Art21 New York Close Up

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 24, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 24, 2012

This week’s roundup has the latest news on Cai Guo-Qiang, Barbara Kruger, Walton Ford and other artists featured in Art21 documentaries and programs.

Art21 New York Close Up

NYCU | Alejandro Almanza Pereda’s Obstacle Course

by Claudine Isé | Sep 14, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

NYCU | Alejandro Almanza Pereda’s Obstacle Course

by Claudine Isé | Sep 14, 2012

How do artists overcome the hurdles of moving to New York City? Watch Alejandro Almanza Pereda contend with a series of obstacles during his first semester of graduate school at Hunter College.

Kerry James Marshall, If They Come, 2012. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York.

Art21 New York Close Up

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 10, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 10, 2012

This week’s Roundup has news on Bruce Nauman, Laylah Ali, Rashid Johnson and other artists featured in Art21’s programs and documentaries.

Ellen Gallagher. "Bird in Hand," 2006. Image courtesy of Tate Liverpool.

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Polyculturalist Visions Revisited

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 4, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

Polyculturalist Visions Revisited

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 4, 2012

Nettrice Gaskins revisits themes she first explored in her essay on “polyculturalism” for Art21.org’s Ideas series on “The Culture Wars, Redux.”

Carrie Mae Weems. Afro-Chic (video still), 2010. DVD, 5 minutes, 30 seconds. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York. © Carrie Mae Weems.

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 3, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 3, 2012

This week’s roundup has news on John Baldessari, Martha Colburn, Ann Hamilton and other artists featured in Art21 documentaries and programs.

Art21 New York Close Up

NYCU | Close Encounters with Josephine Halvorson

by Jonathan Munar | Aug 17, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

NYCU | Close Encounters with Josephine Halvorson

by Jonathan Munar | Aug 17, 2012

What’s the relationship between an artist and her subject? Watch our latest NYCU film featuring artist Josephine Halvorson.

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NYCU | Diana Al-Hadid’s Studio Boom

by Claudine Isé | Aug 3, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

NYCU | Diana Al-Hadid’s Studio Boom

by Claudine Isé | Aug 3, 2012

How do growing a business and maturing as an artist go hand in hand? Watch our latest NYCU short to find out!

Gabriel Orozco. Astroturf Constellation, 2012. Image courtesy the artist.

Art21 New York Close Up

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Jul 30, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jul 30, 2012

This week’s roundup has the latest news on Gabriel Orozco, Cai Guo-Qiang, Shahzia Sikander, and other artists featured in Art21’s programs.

Kara Walker. Exodus of Confederates from Atlanta. Courtesy of Kara Walker and the Museum of Modern Art, New York City.

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jul 16, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jul 16, 2012

This week’s roundup has the latest news on Kara Walker, Cindy Sherman, Robert Adams and many other artists featured in Art21 programs.

Art21 New York Close Up

NYCU | “David Brooks Tears the Roof Off”

by Claudine Isé | Jul 13, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

NYCU | “David Brooks Tears the Roof Off”

by Claudine Isé | Jul 13, 2012

Watch artist David Brooks and a team of fabricators construct “Desert Rooftops” (2011–12), an Art Production Fund commission for the last undeveloped lot in Manhattan’s Times Square neighborhood.

Julie Mehretu. "Untitled," 2012. Courtesy the artist and Salon 94.

Art21 New York Close Up

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Jul 2, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jul 2, 2012

This week’s Roundup has the latest news on Julie Mehretu, Janine Antoni, Mark Bradford and other artists featured in Art21 programs.

Art21 New York Close Up

NYCU | “Liz Magic Laser Feeeeeeeeeeeeels Your Pain”

by Claudine Isé | Jun 29, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

NYCU | “Liz Magic Laser Feeeeeeeeeeeeels Your Pain”

by Claudine Isé | Jun 29, 2012

Our latest New York Close Up is now live! Watch Liz Magic Laser direct the premiere of “I Feel Your Pain” at the SVA Theater in Chelsea, Manhattan.

Alfredo Jaar. An Aesthetics of Resistance, 1992. Image courtesy the artist and Neue Gesellschaft für Bildende Kunst.

Art21 New York Close Up

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Jun 25, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jun 25, 2012

This week’s roundup has the latest news on Alfredo Jaar, Jeff Koons, Martha Colburn, and other artists featured in Art21 programs.

Art21 New York Close Up

Eddie Martinez Is Ready For His New York Close Up

by Nick Ravich | Jun 16, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

Eddie Martinez Is Ready For His New York Close Up

by Nick Ravich | Jun 16, 2012

Hot off the Mac Pro tower (well, hot off the Mac Pro tower yesterday), our latest film: “Eddie Martinez Whistles While He Works.” I have to admit–shooting the material that …

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NYCU | Eddie Martinez Whistles While He Works

by Claudine Isé | Jun 15, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

NYCU | Eddie Martinez Whistles While He Works

by Claudine Isé | Jun 15, 2012

Watch as Eddie Martinez starts a new, seven-by-ten foot canvas, advancing on and retreating from the composition in a process he likens to boxing.

Doris Salcedo. A Flor de Piel 2011 - 2012. Image courtesy the artist and White Cube

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jun 11, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jun 11, 2012

This week’s roundup has news on Doris Salcedo, Do Ho Suh, Paul McCarthy and other artists featured in Art21’s programs.

Art21 New York Close Up

Double Premiere Friday! Mika Rottenberg & Jon Kessler cast all shapes & sizes

by Nick Ravich | Jun 1, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

Double Premiere Friday! Mika Rottenberg & Jon Kessler cast all shapes & sizes

by Nick Ravich | Jun 1, 2012

As promised this Friday’s release is a double premiere—it’s the first film featuring one of New York Close Up’s eight new artists as well as the first film featuring artist …

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NYCU | Mika Rottenberg & Jon Kessler Wanna Make You Sweat

by Claudine Isé | Jun 1, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

NYCU | Mika Rottenberg & Jon Kessler Wanna Make You Sweat

by Claudine Isé | Jun 1, 2012

Our latest New York Close Up is now live! Watch Mika Rottenberg discuss SEVEN, her 2011 performance collaboration with Jon Kessler commissioned for the Performa biennial.

Art21 New York Close Up

Watch Our Trailer: Eight New Artists To Be Featured in New York Close Up!

by Claudine Isé | May 29, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

Watch Our Trailer: Eight New Artists To Be Featured in New York Close Up!

by Claudine Isé | May 29, 2012

Watch the new trailer previewing the eight new artists to be featured in New York Close Up!

Kiki Smith. Chorus at The Last Lot. Photo courtesy Billy Farrell Agency/bfanyc.com.

Art21 New York Close Up

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by Nettrice Gaskins | May 28, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | May 28, 2012

This Memorial Day Weekly Roundup includes news on Kiki Smith, John Baldessari, and other artists featured in Art21’s television and online programs.

Arturo Herrera. Detail from Chicago (2012). ©Arturo Herrera, courtesy Corbett vs. Dempsey.

Art21 New York Close Up

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by Nettrice Gaskins | May 21, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | May 21, 2012

This week’s roundup has the latest news on Arturo Herrera, Jeff Koons, Cindy Sherman and other artists featured in Art21 programs.

Rashid Johnson. Triple Consciousness (2009). Courtesy MCA Chicago. Collection of Dr. Daniel S. Berger, Chicago.

Art21 New York Close Up

The Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Apr 16, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

The Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Apr 16, 2012

This week’s roundup has the latest news on Rashid Johnson, Lynda Benglis, Kalup Linzy and other Art21 artists.

Catherine Sullivan, Ice Floes of Franz Joseph Land, 2003, 35 mm production still, credit: Kacper Skowron.

Art21 New York Close Up

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Apr 2, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Apr 2, 2012

This week’s roundup has news on Catherine Sullivan, Mark Dion, Marina Abramović and other artists featured in Art21 documentaries and programs.

Charles Atlas. Views on Video (2005). Image courtesy the artist.

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Mar 26, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Mar 26, 2012

This week’s roundup has news on Charles Atlas, Elizabeth Murray, William Kentridge and other artists featured on Art21 programs.

Computer rendering for Mystery Circle: Explosion Event for The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, 2012. Courtesy Cai Studio.

Art21 New York Close Up

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Mar 19, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Mar 19, 2012

This week’s roundup features news on Cai Guo-Qiang, Glenn Ligon, Kiki Smith and many more Art21 featured artists.

Allora & Calzadilla. Body in Flight (Delta), 2011, U.S. Pavilion, 54th International Art Exhibition, presented by the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Photo by Andrew Bordwin.

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Mar 12, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Mar 12, 2012

This week’s roundup features the latest news on Allora & Calzadilla, William Kentridge, Cai Guo-Qiang, and other artists featured in Art21’s programs.

Sarah Sze. Finding a Home Fixed Points (2012). Mudam Luxembourg, Courtesy of the artist and Victoria Miro Gallery, London@ Photo: Andres Lejona.

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Mar 5, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Mar 5, 2012

This week’s roundup has news on Sarah Sze, Cindy Sherman, LaToya Ruby Frazier, and other artists featured in Art21’s programs and documentaries.

Charles Atlas. The Illusion of Democracy, installation view (2012). Photo courtesy Luhring Augustine Bushwick.

Art21 New York Close Up

The Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Feb 27, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

The Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Feb 27, 2012

This week’s roundup is chock-full of news about the latest exhibitions and activities of Art21 artists, including Charles Atlas, Jessica Stockholder, Sarah Sze and others.