Tag Archives: Paul McCarthy

Teaching with Contemporary Art

Sexy and I Know It

by Joe Fusaro | Mar 21, 2012

Teaching with Contemporary Art

Sexy and I Know It

by Joe Fusaro | Mar 21, 2012

Jimmy Fallon, in case you haven’t already seen this, does one hell of a Neil Young impression.

Art21 Extended Play

Exclusive | Paul McCarthy: Chaos & Debauchery

by Claudine Isé | Mar 16, 2012

Art21 Extended Play

Exclusive | Paul McCarthy: Chaos & Debauchery

by Claudine Isé | Mar 16, 2012

In Art21’s latest Exclusive video, two of Paul McCarthy’s longtime assistants describe the process of sculpting, molding, and fabricating the artist’s large-scale works.
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.

The MCA’s “This Will Have Been” and the Subjectivity of History

by Monica Westin | Feb 16, 2012

The MCA’s “This Will Have Been” and the Subjectivity of History

by Monica Westin | Feb 16, 2012

Westin reviews a new exhibition surveying the art of the 1980s that includes the work of numerous artists featured in “Art in the Twenty-First Century.”
Kiki Smith. Blue Moon III, 2011. Cast 1 of 3. © Kiki Smith/ Courtesy The Pace Gallery Photo courtesy of Melissa Christy / Walla Walla Foundry.

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jan 30, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jan 30, 2012

This week’s roundup has the latest news on Kiki Smith, Paul McCarthy, Laurie Anderson and other Art21 artists.

Teaching with Contemporary Art

Working with Memory

by Joe Fusaro | Jan 4, 2012

Teaching with Contemporary Art

Working with Memory

by Joe Fusaro | Jan 4, 2012

Working with memory presents challenges, like many themes and ideas we choose to teach with, that are terribly difficult to get rolling without an organized, broad and juicy introduction. This week’s column explores how looking back can help with planning forward for better introductions to thematic units.
Do Ho Suh. Fallen Star (sketch), 2011. Courtesy of the artist and The Stuart Collection, University of California, San Diego.

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Dec 5, 2011

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Dec 5, 2011

In this week’s roundup Do Ho Suh addresses displacement and “home,” Bruce Nauman finds inspiration in Native America, Jason Schwartzman celebrates John Baldessari, and more. Do Ho Suh‘s Fallen Star is under …
Allora & Calzadilla. THE STATE: The Coming Insurrection

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Nov 21, 2011

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Nov 21, 2011

In this week’s roundup Allora & Calzadilla explore causes of discontent, Paul McCarthy channels aggression, the Red Hot Chili Peppers pay homage to Raymond Pettibon, Laurie Anderson is sampled, and …
Mike Kelley and Michael Smith. "A Voyage of Growth and Discovery." Installation view: Sculpture Center, Long Island, New York, 2009.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 31, 2011

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 31, 2011

In this week’s roundup Mike Kelly navigates the Burning Man, Mark Dion reimagines the humanities, Krzysztof Wodiczko interviews anonymous war veterans, and more. Mike Kelley and longtime friend Michael Smith …
Robert Adams. "Arriba," 1966. © Robert Adams, courtesy Fraenkel Gallery and Matthew Marks Gallery; "Longmont, Colorado," 1979. Yale University Art Gallery.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 3, 2011

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 3, 2011

In this week’s roundup, a Robert Adams retrospective, Mark Dion’s site-specific production, Josiah McElheny’s abstract film reflections, new sculptures by Richard Serra, and much more. Robert Adams: The Place We Live, …

Problematic: Answering Questions with Questions

Problematic | The Artist As Entrepreneur

by Lindsay Lawson | Aug 16, 2011

Problematic: Answering Questions with Questions

Problematic | The Artist As Entrepreneur

by Lindsay Lawson | Aug 16, 2011

Most artists assume the role of an artist, perhaps by going to school, perhaps by having a studio, or not. Bruce Nauman made it simple by deciding that anything he …

Art21 Extended Play

Paul McCarthy: “Central Symmetrical Rotation Movement”

by Jonathan Munar | May 13, 2011

Art21 Extended Play

Paul McCarthy: “Central Symmetrical Rotation Movement”

by Jonathan Munar | May 13, 2011

SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE: RSS | ITUNES | YOUTUBE | ARTBABBLE Episode #142: Artist Paul McCarthy discusses his interest in art as political theater and his sculptures as akin to amusement …

Teaching with Contemporary Art

Absolutely Uncertain

by Joe Fusaro | Mar 2, 2011

Teaching with Contemporary Art

Absolutely Uncertain

by Joe Fusaro | Mar 2, 2011

Since you can’t swing a cat without hitting a picture of Charlie Sheen at this point, I thought I’d choose a classic for today’s column. I mean, Art21 shouldn’t be …
John Baldessari x-mas

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Dec 20, 2010

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Dec 20, 2010

Just in time for the holiday season, this week’s roundup brings to you plenty of news, including last-minute gift ideas such as President Obama’s children’s book homage to Maya Lin, …

Art21 Extended Play

Paul McCarthy: Art & Entertainment

by Wesley Miller | Dec 17, 2010

Art21 Extended Play

Paul McCarthy: Art & Entertainment

by Wesley Miller | Dec 17, 2010

SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE: RSS | ITUNES | YOUTUBE | ARTBABBLE Episode #132: Filmed in his Los Angeles studio alongside his son and frequent collaborator Damon McCarthy, artist Paul McCarthy reflects …
Paul McCarthy

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Nov 22, 2010

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Nov 22, 2010

In this week’s roundup, William Kentridge receives the Kyoto Prize! Louise Bourgeois, Jeff Koons, Mike Kelley, and Paul McCarthy have childish things on exhibition and more! William Kentridge has been …

Art21 Extended Play

Paul McCarthy: “Black & White Tapes”

by Jonathan Munar | Nov 12, 2010

Art21 Extended Play

Paul McCarthy: “Black & White Tapes”

by Jonathan Munar | Nov 12, 2010

SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE: RSS | ITUNES | YOUTUBE | ARTBABBLE Episode #128: Interviewed in his Los Angeles studio, Paul McCarthy discusses the genesis of his Black and White Tapes (1970–75), …
Elizabeth Murray

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 11, 2010

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 11, 2010

In this week’s roundup Elizabeth Murray lands, Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle and Jessica Stockholder speak, Mark Bradford and Paul McCarthy highlight L.A., and more. Don’t forget to mark your calendars to view …
Jenny Holtzer

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Aug 2, 2010

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Aug 2, 2010

Soon after last week’s roundup went live, I discovered a Jenny Holzer event happening in my backyard.  In this week’s roundup, CNN shows William Kentridge drawing apartheid, Scotland shows William …

Who’s Keeping SKOR?

by Paige K. Johnston | Jul 16, 2010

Who’s Keeping SKOR?

by Paige K. Johnston | Jul 16, 2010

Living in Chicago, there’s little chance of avoiding public art. From murals to monuments, legs to eyeballs, the city is inundated. Though I will admit to enjoying cell phone photos …

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | Jun 29, 2010

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | Jun 29, 2010

In this week’s roundup you’ll read about a retrospective in the Golden State, a pack of wolves in Singapore, a dreamy gift in Berlin, de-monumentalisation in Italy, Oprah culture the …

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | May 24, 2010

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | May 24, 2010

In today’s roundup: football art for South Africa, an overgrown baby in Los Angeles, an origami ship from London, body tissue in Bristol, humans behaving like pigs in Milan, flashing lights …

Flash Points

Teaching with Contemporary Art

Better Than Ketchup and Vaseline

by Joe Fusaro | May 12, 2010

Flash Points

Teaching with Contemporary Art

Better Than Ketchup and Vaseline

by Joe Fusaro | May 12, 2010

Twice recently I have been contacted by teachers who have run into some trouble sharing Art21 videos with their classes. In both cases these teachers were called by parents (and …

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | May 3, 2010

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | May 3, 2010

In today’s roundup you’ll read about 800 prints in Los Angeles, 100 acres of art in Indianapolis, 12 Polaroids near the Hudson, a 10-year survey in Ohio, two portrait busts …

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | Apr 26, 2010

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | Apr 26, 2010

In today’s roundup, you’ll read about rabbits and cracked eggs, love in the Ole South, community art making in the Twin Cities, an amusement park in Paris, a family of …

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | Mar 22, 2010

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | Mar 22, 2010

Melancholy photographs, bronze truisms, museum interventions, a giant battleship, and more in today’s roundup: Tonight at 6pm, Season 5 artist Doris Salcedo will speak at the Americas Society in New …

On Location: Inside Art Documentary Production

Frederick Wiseman, Orphan Films, FIFA Montreal, & Other Documentary Screenings

by Nick Ravich | Mar 12, 2010

On Location: Inside Art Documentary Production

Frederick Wiseman, Orphan Films, FIFA Montreal, & Other Documentary Screenings

by Nick Ravich | Mar 12, 2010

Though it’s been a particularly busy past few weeks here at Art21 production HQ – creating new exclusive videos, shooting the preparation and rehearsals for William Kentridge’s Nose production at …

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | Mar 8, 2010

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | Mar 8, 2010

In today’s roundup you’ll read about three kids in Switzerland, political defiance, Latin American photography, a map upstate, Opera House sails, the nature of light, and airborne balls: The Family, …

Art21 Extended Play

Paul McCarthy | Lifecasting

by Wesley Miller | Feb 26, 2010

Art21 Extended Play

Paul McCarthy | Lifecasting

by Wesley Miller | Feb 26, 2010

Surrounded by various figurative sculptures in progress in his Los Angeles studio, including an over-sized bust of President George W. Bush, artist Paul McCarthy discusses the process of casting from …

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | Feb 8, 2010

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | Feb 8, 2010

Greek tragedy, cross dressing, cooking shows, needlework, rowdy teens, storytelling, nighttime walks, and a few mystery plays in this week’s roundup: Virtuoso Illusion: Cross Dressing and the New Media Avant-Garde …

Art21 Extended Play

Paul McCarthy | Animatronic Designer Jon Dawe

by Wesley Miller | Jan 22, 2010

Art21 Extended Play

Paul McCarthy | Animatronic Designer Jon Dawe

by Wesley Miller | Jan 22, 2010

DOWNLOAD VIA ITUNES | SUBSCRIBE VIA RSS Animatronic Designer Jon Dawe reveals the process behind the robotic creature effects in artist Paul McCarthy’s sculpture Bush and Pig. Dawe’s previous work, …

Art21 Extended Play

Art21 “Exclusive” Video, Year 2

by Wesley Miller | Dec 15, 2009

Art21 Extended Play

Art21 “Exclusive” Video, Year 2

by Wesley Miller | Dec 15, 2009

What a year it’s been! We’re taking a look back at the 42 Exclusive videos that premiered here on the Art21 Blog, and subsequently on YouTube and iTunes. We hope …

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | Nov 30, 2009

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | Nov 30, 2009

In this week’s roundup, Art21 artists play with fire, sign new books, design stained glass, collage basketballs, create new films, and pop up in Miami Beach exhibitions: Carl Solway Gallery …

Art21 Extended Play

Paul McCarthy | “Piccadilly Circus”

by Wesley Miller | Nov 20, 2009

Art21 Extended Play

Paul McCarthy | “Piccadilly Circus”

by Wesley Miller | Nov 20, 2009

DOWNLOAD VIA ITUNES | SUBSCRIBE VIA RSS Artist Paul McCarthy describes the improvisational process and performances behind the video work Piccadilly Circus (2003). Filmed at an unoccupied London bank before …

Teaching with Contemporary Art

Test-Driving the New Season 5 Educator’s Guide

by Joe Fusaro | Nov 11, 2009

Teaching with Contemporary Art

Test-Driving the New Season 5 Educator’s Guide

by Joe Fusaro | Nov 11, 2009

Yesterday I was talking with a two students who attended a recent preview screening that featured Paul McCarthy in the Transformation episode. The students asked me about why McCarthy’s work …

ART:21 SEASON 5 PREMIERES TONITE ON PBS!

by Kelly Shindler | Oct 7, 2009

ART:21 SEASON 5 PREMIERES TONITE ON PBS!

by Kelly Shindler | Oct 7, 2009

The wait is over–Season 5 of Art:21–Art in the Twenty-First Century is here! The new season begins tonight on PBS at 10:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) with the episode …