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Cacophony as Interruption?

by Shannon Gibney | Oct 28, 2014

Cacophony as Interruption?

by Shannon Gibney | Oct 28, 2014

Ralph Lemon’s Scaffold Room and the problem of presenting the Black female body.

The Walker Curates the News: 10.27.14

by Walker Art Center | Oct 27, 2014

The Walker Curates the News: 10.27.14

by Walker Art Center | Oct 27, 2014

Finally embraced by museums that long considered him a pariah for his critiques of institutional power, Hans Haacke’s critical eye remains unchanged: his new exhibition at Paula Cooper includes a …
Season 7 of ART21 "Art in the Twenty-First Century"

Premiering Tonight on PBS: Season 7 of ART21 “Art in the Twenty-First Century”

by Jonathan Munar | Oct 24, 2014

Premiering Tonight on PBS: Season 7 of ART21 “Art in the Twenty-First Century”

by Jonathan Munar | Oct 24, 2014

ART21 returns to PBS tonight with a new season of the Peabody Award-winning series Art in the Twenty-First Century.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 21, 2014

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 21, 2014

Abraham Cruzvillegas discusses architectural influences, David Brooks and Mark Dion argue species virtuosity, and more in this week’s roundup.

The Walker Curates the News: 10.20.14

by Walker Art Center | Oct 20, 2014

The Walker Curates the News: 10.20.14

by Walker Art Center | Oct 20, 2014

“My only commitment—my only doctrine—is to not let the dust settle,” says director/artist Steve McQueen, a sentiment that’s reinforced by his new video and sculptural works, which address racism and …
Susan Sollins, ART21 Founder & Executive Director

In Memoriam: Susan Sollins, Art21 Founder & Executive Director

by Art21 | Oct 20, 2014

In Memoriam: Susan Sollins, Art21 Founder & Executive Director

by Art21 | Oct 20, 2014

The board, staff, and community of Art21 mourn the death of Art21’s founder and executive director, Susan Sollins, and commemorate her groundbreaking achievements.

Art21 New York Close Up

Mariah Robertson’s Chemical Reactions

by Jonathan Munar | Oct 17, 2014

Art21 New York Close Up

Mariah Robertson’s Chemical Reactions

by Jonathan Munar | Oct 17, 2014

In a new ART21 New York Close Up film, artist Mariah Roberston experiments with photographic chemistry in her Brooklyn darkroom, leading to a striking series of colorful cameraless abstractions.

Booked

Kalup Linzy Joins the ART21/CUE Book Club

by Nicole J. Caruth | Oct 17, 2014

Booked

Kalup Linzy Joins the ART21/CUE Book Club

by Nicole J. Caruth | Oct 17, 2014

The ART21/CUE Book Club returns on November 13, with video and performance artist Kalup Linzy guiding our conversation.

Duck Season/Rabbit Season

by LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs | Oct 17, 2014

Duck Season/Rabbit Season

by LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs | Oct 17, 2014

A new poem from acclaimed writer, vocalist, and sound artist LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs.

Season 7 Preview: Abraham Cruzvillegas

by Nicole J. Caruth | Oct 16, 2014

Season 7 Preview: Abraham Cruzvillegas

by Nicole J. Caruth | Oct 16, 2014

In this preview from ART21 Art in the Twenty-First Century Season 7, artist Abraham Cruzvillegas discusses the concept of “autoconstrucción” as an insight into his own artistic practice.

Teaching with Contemporary Art

What does it mean to be a responsible global citizen?

by Jessica Hamlin | Oct 15, 2014

Teaching with Contemporary Art

What does it mean to be a responsible global citizen?

by Jessica Hamlin | Oct 15, 2014

An eighth grade language arts class learns about personal and social responsibility through contemporary art.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 14, 2014

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 14, 2014

Matthew Ritchie investigates cinematic landscapes, Richard Tuttle exhibits textiles in London, Marina Abramović returns to New York, and more in this week’s roundup.

The Walker Curates the News: 10.13.14

by Walker Art Center | Oct 13, 2014

The Walker Curates the News: 10.13.14

by Walker Art Center | Oct 13, 2014

“It’s important to give the ones who seem to be invisible the possibility to be visible, to be heard,” says artist Krzysztof Wodiczko while talking about his new Homeless Projection. …

Season 7 Preview: Tania Bruguera

by Nicole J. Caruth | Oct 9, 2014

Season 7 Preview: Tania Bruguera

by Nicole J. Caruth | Oct 9, 2014

In this preview from ART21 Art in the Twenty-First Century Season 7, artist Tania Bruguera introduces the origins of her long-term project Immigrant Movement International.

You Can Do It With Your Eyes Closed

by Carmen Papalia | Oct 7, 2014

You Can Do It With Your Eyes Closed

by Carmen Papalia | Oct 7, 2014

Artist Carmen Papalia, who is legally blind, explores issues of public access through experiential projects with diverse audiences, from museum-goers to a high school marching band.

The Walker Curates the News: 10.06.14

by Walker Art Center | Oct 6, 2014

The Walker Curates the News: 10.06.14

by Walker Art Center | Oct 6, 2014

Ralph Lemon’s Scaffold Room is “one of the headiest and most beautiful things I’ve seen in I don’t know how long,” writes Claudia La Rocco in Artforum. Struggling to describe the work, she …

Season 7 Preview: Thomas Hirschhorn

by Nicole J. Caruth | Oct 2, 2014

Season 7 Preview: Thomas Hirschhorn

by Nicole J. Caruth | Oct 2, 2014

In this preview from ART21 Art in the Twenty-First Century Season 7, artist Thomas Hirschhorn describes the importance of having community support when creating his temporary monument projects.

Together Work

by Carol Stakenas | Sep 30, 2014

Together Work

by Carol Stakenas | Sep 30, 2014

Carol Stakenas, a curator for Social Practices Art Network (SPAN), contemplates the concept of “together work,” and shares results from the SPAN Together Survey.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 29, 2014

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 29, 2014

Trevor Paglen and Jenny Holzer investigate government operations, Kimsooja installs a needle upstate, Thomas Hirschhorn responds to the question “Does it function?,” and more in this week’s roundup.

The Walker Curates the News: 09.29.14

by Walker Art Center | Sep 29, 2014

The Walker Curates the News: 09.29.14

by Walker Art Center | Sep 29, 2014

“I have a problem with the idea that contemporary art can only be presented in a white box.”

Art21 Extended Play

Oliver Herring’s Big Art Party

by Ian Forster | Sep 26, 2014

Art21 Extended Play

Oliver Herring’s Big Art Party

by Ian Forster | Sep 26, 2014

Today’s ART21 Exclusive follows artist Oliver Herring around Madison Square Park as he organizes his largest TASK Party to date.

Season 7 Preview: Graciela Iturbide

by Nicole J. Caruth | Sep 25, 2014

Season 7 Preview: Graciela Iturbide

by Nicole J. Caruth | Sep 25, 2014

In this preview from the ART21 Art in the Twenty-First Century Season 7, Graciela Iturbide describes her approach to photography, as illustrated by her series Frida’s Bathroom.

The Walker Curates the News: 09.22.14

by Walker Art Center | Sep 22, 2014

The Walker Curates the News: 09.22.14

by Walker Art Center | Sep 22, 2014

From Kraftwerk’s “post human” sounds to Ai Weiwei’s new Lego portraits, the Walker rounds up the latest in contemporary art news.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 22, 2014

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 22, 2014

Do Ho Suh installs a fishing net in Austin, Raymond Pettibon leaves his mark on New York City streetwear, An-My Lê exhibits a magnum opus in the UK, and more in this roundup of ART21-featured artists.

Ragnar Kjartansson and the Pathos of Performance

by Erin Sweeny | Sep 22, 2014

Ragnar Kjartansson and the Pathos of Performance

by Erin Sweeny | Sep 22, 2014

Collaborations between artists and musicians have long blurred the line between performance and sculpture.

Art21 New York Close Up

Abigail DeVille’s Harlem Stories

by Jonathan Munar | Sep 19, 2014

Art21 New York Close Up

Abigail DeVille’s Harlem Stories

by Jonathan Munar | Sep 19, 2014

In a new ART21 New York Close Up film, artist Abigail DeVille stalks the streets of Harlem with a trash-laden push cart, creating temporary sculptural interventions along the way.

Season 7 Preview: Wolfgang Laib

by Nicole J. Caruth | Sep 18, 2014

Season 7 Preview: Wolfgang Laib

by Nicole J. Caruth | Sep 18, 2014

In this preview from ART21 Art in the Twenty-First Century Season 7, artist Wolfgang Laib discusses the role of pollen in his work.

Planning Social Practice: An Interview with Mary Jane Jacob

by Rachel Gagnon | Sep 17, 2014

Planning Social Practice: An Interview with Mary Jane Jacob

by Rachel Gagnon | Sep 17, 2014

Mary Jane Jacob, director of the School of the Art Institute’s Sullivan Galleries, offers advice to artists who want to affect social change through their work.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 17, 2014

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 17, 2014

Cao Fei finds inspiration in film noir, Mary Reid Kelley continues to explore the Minotaur, Do-Ho Suh to sign books in Austin, and more in this week’s roundup of ART21-featured artists.

The Walker Curates the News 09.16.14

by Walker Art Center | Sep 16, 2014

The Walker Curates the News 09.16.14

by Walker Art Center | Sep 16, 2014

Artists Sam Durant, Anselm Kiefer, Nick Cave, Cindy Sherman, and more in this week’s roundup from the Walker.

Pathways to Interdependence

by Petrushka Bazin Larsen | Sep 15, 2014

Pathways to Interdependence

by Petrushka Bazin Larsen | Sep 15, 2014

From Omaha to New York City, artists and arts advocates are starting businesses in areas vulnerable to gentrification while preserving neighborhood cultures.

Art21 Extended Play

Sally Mann and The Two Virginias

by Ian Forster | Sep 12, 2014

Art21 Extended Play

Sally Mann and The Two Virginias

by Ian Forster | Sep 12, 2014

Photographer Sally Mann reflects on the life of Virginia Franklin Carter (1894–1994), the African American woman who helped raise the artist and her two brothers.

Season 7 Preview: Katharina Grosse

by Nicole J. Caruth | Sep 10, 2014

Season 7 Preview: Katharina Grosse

by Nicole J. Caruth | Sep 10, 2014

In this preview from the ART21 Art in the Twenty-First Century Season 7 episode, artist Katharina Grosse describes a “thought based” approach to creating work.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 9, 2014

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 9, 2014

Hiroshi Sugimoto’s iconic seascapes hang in Southampton, Matthew Ritchie shows new paintings in New York, a Joan Jonas video goes to Singapore, and more.

The Walker Curates the News: 09.08.14

by Walker Art Center | Sep 8, 2014

The Walker Curates the News: 09.08.14

by Walker Art Center | Sep 8, 2014

The latest in contemporary art news as told by the Walker Art Center.

Season 7 Preview: Leonardo Drew

by Nicole J. Caruth | Sep 4, 2014

Season 7 Preview: Leonardo Drew

by Nicole J. Caruth | Sep 4, 2014

In this preview from ART21 Art in the Twenty-First Century, artist Leonardo Drew is shown at work in his Brooklyn studio, surrounded by multiple sections of in-progress sculptures.