Articles by Kelly Shindler

New Maya Lin film on Spark

by Kelly Shindler | Sep 19, 2008

New Maya Lin film on Spark

by Kelly Shindler | Sep 19, 2008

Our friends at KQED’s Spark have just released a brand-new film on renowned Art21 artist and architect, Maya Lin. The film follows her as she plans, constructs, and installs her …

New guest blogger: Erin Riley-Lopez

by Kelly Shindler | Sep 8, 2008

New guest blogger: Erin Riley-Lopez

by Kelly Shindler | Sep 8, 2008

Thanks to our very own Mary Cook for her thoughtful posts on all things art and exhibitions. Our friends at C-Monster even called her entry A Cult, Some Vegans, A …

Letter from London

New blog features!

by Kelly Shindler | Sep 8, 2008

Letter from London

New blog features!

by Kelly Shindler | Sep 8, 2008

In addition to our new guest blogger for the next fortnight, whom you will learn more about soon, we are pleased to introduce a new regular column to the blog. …

New guest blogger: Mary Cook

by Kelly Shindler | Aug 26, 2008

New guest blogger: Mary Cook

by Kelly Shindler | Aug 26, 2008

Thanks to Sarah Sliwa for taking time away from her Belgian adventures to entice us with her delicious posts. Up next is Mary Cook. Mary is an artist who received …

New guest blogger: Sarah Sliwa

by Kelly Shindler | Aug 12, 2008

New guest blogger: Sarah Sliwa

by Kelly Shindler | Aug 12, 2008

Thanks to Emily Liebert for the plethora of enthusiastic and engaging posts. Next up is Sarah Sliwa. A former intern at Art21, Sarah is currently finishing her master’s degree in …

Conversations: An-My Lê with Michael Almereyda part 2

by Kelly Shindler | Jul 9, 2008

Conversations: An-My Lê with Michael Almereyda part 2

by Kelly Shindler | Jul 9, 2008

Following is the second half of the conversation between An-My Lê and filmmaker Michael Almereyda that took place on May 5, 2008 at the Mid-Manhattan Library. This event was co-presented …

Conversations: An-My Lê with Michael Almereyda part 1

by Kelly Shindler | Jul 8, 2008

Conversations: An-My Lê with Michael Almereyda part 1

by Kelly Shindler | Jul 8, 2008

The following is a conversation between An-My Lê and Michael Almereyda that took place at the Mid-Manhattan branch of the New York Public Library on May 5th, 2008. This event …

Task in Seattle | Photos

by Kelly Shindler | Jul 4, 2008

Task in Seattle | Photos

by Kelly Shindler | Jul 4, 2008

Right on the heels of last Saturday’s performance at the Seattle Public Library, the Frye Museum just sent over some photos of Oliver Herring‘s Task in action. Check them out. …

New guest blogger: Laurel Ptak of I Heart Photograph

by Kelly Shindler | Jul 2, 2008

New guest blogger: Laurel Ptak of I Heart Photograph

by Kelly Shindler | Jul 2, 2008

Many thanks to Arezoo Moseni for her thoughtful posts linking contemporary artists with broader considerations of time, space, and place. You can follow her musings on her own site here. …

“Oliver Herring | Task” in Seattle tomorrow

by Kelly Shindler | Jun 27, 2008

“Oliver Herring | Task” in Seattle tomorrow

by Kelly Shindler | Jun 27, 2008

Season 3 artist Oliver Herring brings Task, his ongoing collaborative performance, to the Seattle Public Library tomorrow. In an unprecedented collaboration between the Frye Art Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, On …

Art21 Extended Play

Mel Chin | “Paydirt”

by Kelly Shindler | Jun 19, 2008

Art21 Extended Play

Mel Chin | “Paydirt”

by Kelly Shindler | Jun 19, 2008

EXCLUSIVE: Mel Chin describes the origins and motivations behind the nationwide art project Paydirt in a keynote address to the 2008 National Art Education Association Convention, and visits multiple sites …

New guest blogger: Arezoo Moseni

by Kelly Shindler | Jun 17, 2008

New guest blogger: Arezoo Moseni

by Kelly Shindler | Jun 17, 2008

After collaborating with Arezoo Moseni on the recent series of screenings and conversations at the New York Public Library, we are pleased to welcome her to the guest blog. Arezoo …

Conversations | Charles Atlas with Lia Gangitano | Ask questions for follow-up interview

by Kelly Shindler | Jun 12, 2008

Conversations | Charles Atlas with Lia Gangitano | Ask questions for follow-up interview

by Kelly Shindler | Jun 12, 2008

The following interview took place at the Mid-Manhattan branch of the New York Public Library on April 7, 2008, following a screening of the Art:21 episode Paradox. Consulting Director and …

New guest blogger: Karen Johanne Bruhn

by Kelly Shindler | Jun 3, 2008

New guest blogger: Karen Johanne Bruhn

by Kelly Shindler | Jun 3, 2008

Hot on the heels of her review of Sally Mann’s exhibition at the National Museum of Photography in Copenhagen, we are pleased to welcome Karen Johanne Bruhn to the guest …

Sally Mann on Denmark’s radar

by Kelly Shindler | May 30, 2008

Sally Mann on Denmark’s radar

by Kelly Shindler | May 30, 2008

Following is a special report on Season 1 artist Sally Mann, just in from our fabulous former intern Karen Johanne Bruhn, now back home in Copenhagen… During the past few …

Conversations | Judy Pfaff with Betsy Sussler part 3

by Kelly Shindler | May 21, 2008

Conversations | Judy Pfaff with Betsy Sussler part 3

by Kelly Shindler | May 21, 2008

Following is the conclusion of the conversation between Judy Pfaff and BOMB Magazine‘s Betsy Sussler that took place on March 3, 2008 at the Mid-Manhattan Library. BS: I’m going to …

Conversations | Judy Pfaff with Betsy Sussler part 2

by Kelly Shindler | May 20, 2008

Conversations | Judy Pfaff with Betsy Sussler part 2

by Kelly Shindler | May 20, 2008

The following is the second part of the conversation between Judy Pfaff and BOMB Magazine‘s Betsy Sussler that took place on March 3, 2008 at the Mid-Manhattan Library. BS: I …

Conversations | Judy Pfaff with Betsy Sussler part 1

by Kelly Shindler | May 19, 2008

Conversations | Judy Pfaff with Betsy Sussler part 1

by Kelly Shindler | May 19, 2008

The following interview took place at the Mid-Manhattan branch of the New York Public Library on March 3, 2008, following a screening of the Art:21 episode Romance. Featured artist Judy …

New guest blogger: Ben Street

by Kelly Shindler | May 19, 2008

New guest blogger: Ben Street

by Kelly Shindler | May 19, 2008

Thanks to Rosanna Flouty of the ICA Boston for all her colorful, engaging posts. Up next is Ben Street, who teaches Art History at Westminster School in central London and …

Teaching with Contemporary Art

New column: Teaching with Contemporary Art

by Kelly Shindler | May 6, 2008

Teaching with Contemporary Art

New column: Teaching with Contemporary Art

by Kelly Shindler | May 6, 2008

Art21 is pleased to introduce a new column on our blog, written specifically for art educators. Teaching with Contemporary Art, written by our Senior Education Advisor, Joe Fusaro, will appear …

Tonight! An-My Lê with Michael Almereyda at NY Public Library

by Kelly Shindler | May 5, 2008

Tonight! An-My Lê with Michael Almereyda at NY Public Library

by Kelly Shindler | May 5, 2008

Art21, BOMB, & the Mid-Manhattan Library present a film screening and conversation Art:21—Art in the Twenty-First Century Season 4 episode Protest After the screening Michael Almereyda, filmmaker and writer, will …

New guest blogger: Rosanna Flouty

by Kelly Shindler | May 5, 2008

New guest blogger: Rosanna Flouty

by Kelly Shindler | May 5, 2008

This week and next, Rosanna Flouty, Interim Director of Education and Teen Programs Manager at the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston will be our resident guest blogger. Rosanna has worked in …

Save the date: An-My Lê with Michael Almereyda at NY Public Library May 5

by Kelly Shindler | Apr 29, 2008

Save the date: An-My Lê with Michael Almereyda at NY Public Library May 5

by Kelly Shindler | Apr 29, 2008

Art21, BOMB, & the Mid-Manhattan Library present a film screening and conversation Art:21—Art in the Twenty-First Century Season 4 episode Protest After the screening Michael Almereyda, filmmaker and writer, will …

“Art:21” Season Four wins Peabody, Aurora, Hugo, and Remi Awards

by Kelly Shindler | Apr 24, 2008

“Art:21” Season Four wins Peabody, Aurora, Hugo, and Remi Awards

by Kelly Shindler | Apr 24, 2008

Art21 is thrilled to announce that Season 4 of Art:21—Art in the Twenty-First Century has won three more awards in addition to the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award bestowed earlier …

…And we’re back!

by Kelly Shindler | Apr 24, 2008

…And we’re back!

by Kelly Shindler | Apr 24, 2008

We switched servers last week and lost a few posts, but it looks as though we recovered them all now. Working out the kinks with the characters now; they should …

Barry McGee video on ArtTalk

by Kelly Shindler | Apr 22, 2008

Barry McGee video on ArtTalk

by Kelly Shindler | Apr 22, 2008

Watch this two-part conversation between artists Aaron Rose and Barry McGee(Season 1) on VBS’s ArtTalk. While the video features live shots of McGee’s artwork and installations, the interview subjects are …

New guest blogger: Maria Nicanor of the Guggenheim Museum, NYC

by Kelly Shindler | Apr 16, 2008

New guest blogger: Maria Nicanor of the Guggenheim Museum, NYC

by Kelly Shindler | Apr 16, 2008

  This week and next, Maria Nicanor, a Spanish curator and writer based in New York City, will be our resident guest blogger. Maria has a background in art history …

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., …

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, …

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 …

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., …

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 …

All About “Fundred” | Interview with Mel Chin part 2

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 24, 2008

All About “Fundred” | Interview with Mel Chin part 2

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 24, 2008

The following conversation concludes Art21’s interview with Season 1 artist Mel Chin about his national collaborative artwork, Paydirt/The Fundred Dollar Bill Project. Read Part 1, published last Friday, here. ART21: …

All About “Fundred” | Interview with Mel Chin part 1

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 21, 2008

All About “Fundred” | Interview with Mel Chin part 1

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 21, 2008

The following interview with Season 1 artist Mel Chin took place in late February 2008 at Art21’s offices. Part 2 will be published on Monday. Stay tuned for further information …

Mel Chin: “Fundred” at George Jackson Academy

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 20, 2008

Mel Chin: “Fundred” at George Jackson Academy

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 20, 2008

Art21-featured artist Mel Chin (Season 1) originated the Fundred Dollar Bill Project to draw attention to and develop solutions for environmentally responsible rebuilding of New Orleans from below the ground …

This week’s guest blogger: Paul Ha of The Contemporary, St. Louis

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 17, 2008

This week’s guest blogger: Paul Ha of The Contemporary, St. Louis

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 17, 2008

Special thanks to Kat Park of Rhona Hoffman Gallery for offering such fantastic coverage of the Chicago art scene last week. You can follow more of Kat’s projects here and …