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Yearly Archives: 2008

Barry McGee in Newcastle

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Apr 16, 2008

Barry McGee in Newcastle

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Apr 16, 2008

There are only twelve days left to catch Art:21 Season One artist Barry McGee‘s – aka Twister – first major solo exhibition in the United Kingdom at the Baltic Centre …

Tim Hawkinson Down Under

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Apr 14, 2008

Tim Hawkinson Down Under

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Apr 14, 2008

Scout, an exhibition of work by Art21 Season 2 artist Tim Hawkinson, is on view at the Gow Langsford Gallery in Auckland, New Zealand until May 16th. Hawkinson‚Äôs full range …

Berliner Salon: Don’t miss Roni Horn at the Deutsche Guggenheim

by Emilie Trice | Apr 11, 2008

Berliner Salon: Don’t miss Roni Horn at the Deutsche Guggenheim

by Emilie Trice | Apr 11, 2008

True North, a group exhibition featuring Art21 Season 3 artist Roni Horn, closes this Sunday at the Deutsche Guggenheim in Berlin. The exhibition includes work by seven contemporary artists, “whose …

Podcast: Kara Walker

by Nicole J. Caruth | Apr 11, 2008

Podcast: Kara Walker

by Nicole J. Caruth | Apr 11, 2008

A new podcast featuring Art21 artist Kara Walker is now available¬†through iTunes¬†or¬†KCET.org. Walker discusses her work with Gary Garrels,¬†chief curator¬†at the Hammer Museum,¬†where the artist’s¬†touring survey¬†My Complement, My Enemy, My …

Sally Mann at Jackson Fine Art in Atlanta

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Apr 11, 2008

Sally Mann at Jackson Fine Art in Atlanta

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Apr 11, 2008

Atlanta’s Jackson Fine Art is currently showing a selection from Sally Mann‘s (Season 1) latest body of work, What Remains. Using her three children as subject matter, the up-close images …

Art21 Extended Play

Judy Pfaff | “Buckets of Rain” Time Lapse

by Wesley Miller | Apr 10, 2008

Art21 Extended Play

Judy Pfaff | “Buckets of Rain” Time Lapse

by Wesley Miller | Apr 10, 2008

EXCLUSIVE: Two week time lapse of Judy Pfaff’s installation Buckets of Rain (2006) at Ameringer & Yohe Fine Art, New York. Balancing intense planning with improvisational decision-making, Judy Pfaff creates …

Juliana Snapper’s Vocal Hysteria

by Jennifer Coates | Apr 9, 2008

Juliana Snapper’s Vocal Hysteria

by Jennifer Coates | Apr 9, 2008

Juliana Snapper is a trained opera singer who uses her voice to ululate at the edge of music, creating visually stunning, highly theatrical performance pieces, combining the sex appeal of …

Art21 artists in “TRANSactions” in Atlanta

by David Roesing | Apr 9, 2008

Art21 artists in “TRANSactions” in Atlanta

by David Roesing | Apr 9, 2008

TRANSactions: Contemporary Latin American and Latino Art, a group show which opened on March 15 at the High Museum in Atlanta features work from three Art21 artists. Alfredo Jaar, Inigo …

Photos from Charles Atlas/Lia Gangitano at NYPL

by Ana Otero | Apr 8, 2008

Photos from Charles Atlas/Lia Gangitano at NYPL

by Ana Otero | Apr 8, 2008

Check out the pictures from yesterday night’s screening of Paradox and discussion with Charles Atlas and Lia Gangitano, Director of Participant Inc, at the Mid-Manhattan Library. Art21 is co-presenting monthly …

Photography on Photography at The Met

by Nicole J. Caruth | Apr 8, 2008

Photography on Photography at The Met

by Nicole J. Caruth | Apr 8, 2008

Last September, the Metropolitan Museum of Art opened a new gallery on the second floor dedicated exclusively to contemporary photographs. The second exhibition in this space, Photography on Photography: Reflections …

Anderson and Walker Among 85 Weirdest

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Apr 8, 2008

Anderson and Walker Among 85 Weirdest

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Apr 8, 2008

The March/April 85th anniversary issue of Weird Tales magazine is featuring ‚ÄúThe 85 Weirdest Storytellers of the Past 85 Years.‚Äù Each day since March 26th the Weird Tales website is …

Abstract painting in Chelsea and more

by Jennifer Coates | Apr 7, 2008

Abstract painting in Chelsea and more

by Jennifer Coates | Apr 7, 2008

Thomas Nozkowski at PaceWildenstein (25th Street) 534 West 25th Street April 4 – May 3, 2008 Thomas Nozkowski (one of my favorite painters) makes solely small scale paintings in oil, …

Josiah McElheny at the Henry Art Gallery

by Nicole J. Caruth | Apr 7, 2008

Josiah McElheny at the Henry Art Gallery

by Nicole J. Caruth | Apr 7, 2008

The Last Scattering Surface, an enormous spherical sculpture composed of metal and glass by Art21 artist Josiah McElheny (Season 3), has traveled to the University of Washington’s Henry Art Gallery. …

Reminder: Charles Atlas with Lia Gangitano at NYPL tonight

by Kelly Shindler | Apr 7, 2008

Reminder: Charles Atlas with Lia Gangitano at NYPL tonight

by Kelly Shindler | Apr 7, 2008

Art21, BOMB, & the Mid-Manhattan Library present a film screening and conversation Art:21‚ÄîArt in the Twenty-First Century Season 4 episode Paradox After the screening Lia Gangitano, Director of Participant Inc., …

Berliner Salon: Arturo Herrera at Galerie Max Hetzler

by Emilie Trice | Apr 4, 2008

Berliner Salon: Arturo Herrera at Galerie Max Hetzler

by Emilie Trice | Apr 4, 2008

This evening, Galerie Max Hetzler in Berlin opened the second installment of Always There, a group exhibition featuring work by Art:21 Season 3 artist Arturo Herrera. Herrera’s particular interest in …

Update: Oliver Herring | TASK

by Nicole J. Caruth | Apr 4, 2008

Update: Oliver Herring | TASK

by Nicole J. Caruth | Apr 4, 2008

As announced earlier this week, Art21 artist Oliver Herring (Season 3) concluded his residency at the University of Maryland on April 2nd with a Task performance. Videos such as the …

New blog column: Berliner Salon with Emilie Trice

by Kelly Shindler | Apr 4, 2008

New blog column: Berliner Salon with Emilie Trice

by Kelly Shindler | Apr 4, 2008

Art21 is pleased to welcome our newest writer, Emilie Trice, to the site. Emilie, who is based in Berlin, will be covering the local art scene in her blog column, …

Mike Kelley Banners at 1018 Art

by Nicole J. Caruth | Apr 4, 2008

Mike Kelley Banners at 1018 Art

by Nicole J. Caruth | Apr 4, 2008

On view at 1018 Art in Manhattan through April 26, 2008, Cut Felt Banners features collaged textile works created by Art21 artist Mike Kelley (Season 1) between 1985 and 1993. …

This week’s guest blogger: Jennifer Coates

by Kelly Shindler | Apr 4, 2008

This week’s guest blogger: Jennifer Coates

by Kelly Shindler | Apr 4, 2008

Thanks to Paul Ha of the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis for giving us a glimpse into his city’s contemporary art community. Art21 is pleased to welcome Jennifer Coates as …

Art:21 Wins Prestigious 2007 Peabody Award!

by Wesley Miller | Apr 4, 2008

Art:21 Wins Prestigious 2007 Peabody Award!

by Wesley Miller | Apr 4, 2008

Season Four of Art:21–Art in the Twenty-First Century has been honored with a George Foster Peabody Award – the premiere international prize in electronic media – in the 67th Annual …

Art21 & Mel Chin at NAEA

by Ana Otero | Apr 4, 2008

Art21 & Mel Chin at NAEA

by Ana Otero | Apr 4, 2008

Check out Art21’s photos from last week’s NAEA conference in New Orleans. Featured are Art21-featured artist Mel Chin‘s SuperSession, Art21’s professional development workshop for teachers (coopted by Chin), and Art21 …

Art21 Extended Play

Catherine Sullivan | Empathy

by Wesley Miller | Apr 3, 2008

Art21 Extended Play

Catherine Sullivan | Empathy

by Wesley Miller | Apr 3, 2008

EXCLUSIVE: Excerpts from Catherine Sullivan’s film installations Big Hunt (2002), Ice Floes of Franz Joseph Land (2003), and The Chittendens (2006). Catherine Sullivan’s anxiety-inducing films and live performances reveal the …

James Turrell Skyspace at Pomona College

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Apr 2, 2008

James Turrell Skyspace at Pomona College

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Apr 2, 2008

Pomona College alumnus James Turrell (Season 1) has produced a Skyspace for his alma mater in the Draper Courtyard of the campus, realized in collaboration with consulting architects Marmol Radziner …

Save the date: Charles Atlas with Lia Gangitano at New York Public Library April 7

by Kelly Shindler | Apr 1, 2008

Save the date: Charles Atlas with Lia Gangitano at New York Public Library April 7

by Kelly Shindler | Apr 1, 2008

Art21, BOMB, & the Mid-Manhattan Library present a film screening and conversation Art:21‚ÄîArt in the Twenty-First Century Season 4 episode Paradox After the screening Lia Gangitano, Director of Participant Inc., …

Beyond Green at Hartford Art School

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Mar 31, 2008

Beyond Green at Hartford Art School

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Mar 31, 2008

The traveling exhibition Beyond Green: Toward a Sustainable Art makes its way to the Joseloff Gallery at the Hartford Art School from April 4 – June 10. Eighteen artists and …

Last chance to apply for Oliver Herring | Task

by Nicole J. Caruth | Mar 31, 2008

Last chance to apply for Oliver Herring | Task

by Nicole J. Caruth | Mar 31, 2008

Tuesday, April 1, 2008, is the last day to apply for participation in Task, a recurrent performance by Season 3 artist Oliver Herring. This iteration is organized by the Frye …

Gordon Matta-Clark: “You Are the Measure” at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

by Paul Ha | Mar 28, 2008

Gordon Matta-Clark: “You Are the Measure” at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

by Paul Ha | Mar 28, 2008

Another guest blogger, Kat Parker, posted on March 12th, 2008 about this show so I wanted to let you know about a great opportunity to learn more about Gordon Matta-Clark …

Pettibon and McGee at Riverside Art Museum

by David Roesing | Mar 28, 2008

Pettibon and McGee at Riverside Art Museum

by David Roesing | Mar 28, 2008

Two shows featuring Art:21 artists open simultaneously on March 30 at the Riverside Art Museum in California. The Big Sad, a two-person show by Barry Mcgee (Season 1) and Clare …

Raymond Pettibon solo exhibition at Contemporary Fine Arts Berlin

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Mar 28, 2008

Raymond Pettibon solo exhibition at Contemporary Fine Arts Berlin

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Mar 28, 2008

Berlin-based Contemporary Fine Arts gallery is currently exhibiting the work of Art:21 Season 2 artist Raymond Pettibon. No Title, 2008 includes a large wall drawing in addition to video and …

Walker, Puryear, and Marshall featured in Corcoran show

by David Roesing | Mar 28, 2008

Walker, Puryear, and Marshall featured in Corcoran show

by David Roesing | Mar 28, 2008

Those in the Washington D.C. area should take a moment to check out The American Evolution, an expansive show at the Corcoran Gallery of Art on view through July 27. …

Art21 Extended Play

Laurie Simmons | Dancer Greg Sinacori

by Wesley Miller | Mar 27, 2008

Art21 Extended Play

Laurie Simmons | Dancer Greg Sinacori

by Wesley Miller | Mar 27, 2008

EXCLUSIVE: Dancer Greg Sinacori during the making of Laurie Simmons’s The Music of Regret (2006) at the Alvin Ailey Dance Studio, New York. Laurie Simmons stages photographs and films with …

Three person show featuring Sally Mann in Denver

by David Roesing | Mar 26, 2008

Three person show featuring Sally Mann in Denver

by David Roesing | Mar 26, 2008

The work of Art 21 artist Sally Mann (Season 1) is prominently featured in still, a new three person show at the Center for Visual Art at the Metropolitan State …

Martin Puryear retrospective at Modern Art Museum of Ft. Worth

by Nicole J. Caruth | Mar 26, 2008

Martin Puryear retrospective at Modern Art Museum of Ft. Worth

by Nicole J. Caruth | Mar 26, 2008

Through May 18, 2008, the traveling retrospective of work by Art21 artist Martin Puryear (Season 2), is on view at the Modern Art Museum of Forth Worth and features nearly …

Eleanor Antin installation at the Armory Show

by David Roesing | Mar 26, 2008

Eleanor Antin installation at the Armory Show

by David Roesing | Mar 26, 2008

Those who are planning to see the Armory Show in New York this weekend (March 27- 30) will want to check out the Eleanor Antin (Season 2) solo exhibition at …

Art21 and Mel Chin at NAEA in New Orleans this week

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 25, 2008

Art21 and Mel Chin at NAEA in New Orleans this week

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 25, 2008

We’re heading down to New Orleans tomorrow to present a few sessions at this week’s National Art Education Association conference at the Morial Convention Center. In addition, Season 1 artist …

Sikander and Barney in concurrent shows at MIT’s List Center

by David Roesing | Mar 25, 2008

Sikander and Barney in concurrent shows at MIT’s List Center

by David Roesing | Mar 25, 2008

Matthew Barney and Shahzia Sikander, both Season 1 artists, currently have exhibitions at MIT’s List Visual Arts Center in Boston. Barney is best known for his work in sculpture and …