Articles by Kelly Shindler

Conversations | Ursula von Rydingsvard with Martin Friedman part 2

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 13, 2008

Conversations | Ursula von Rydingsvard with Martin Friedman part 2

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 13, 2008

The second half of the conversation between Ursula von Rydingsvard and Martin Friedman that took place on February 3, 2008 at the Mid-Manhattan Library. It concludes with questions from the …

New open positions at Art21 – apply now!

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 12, 2008

New open positions at Art21 – apply now!

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 12, 2008

As of today, Art21 is looking to fill two open positions: Web Manager and Program Coordinator. Follow the links for more info. Deadline for applications is March 28. As both …

Tonight: “The Influence of the New West” panel on Robert Adams at New School

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 12, 2008

Tonight: “The Influence of the New West” panel on Robert Adams at New School

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 12, 2008

TONIGHT! The Influence of the New West Confounding Expectations: Photography in Context Originally published in 1974, Robert Adams‘s The New West signaled a significant shift in photographic representation of the …

Conversations | Ursula von Rydingsvard with Martin Friedman part 1

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 12, 2008

Conversations | Ursula von Rydingsvard with Martin Friedman part 1

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 12, 2008

The following interview took place at the Mid-Manhattan branch of the New York Public Library on February 4, 2008, following a screening of the Art:21 episode Ecology. Featured artist Ursula …

Barry McGee photograph available through Iconoclast Editions

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 11, 2008

Barry McGee photograph available through Iconoclast Editions

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 11, 2008

Released today through Iconoclast Editions is a new Barry McGee (Art:21 Season 1) photograph. View and purchase here. Untitled, 2007 C-print 16 X 20 inches Edition of 200 Numbered and …

New writer! Introducing Nicole Caruth

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 11, 2008

New writer! Introducing Nicole Caruth

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 11, 2008

Art21 is pleased to welcome Nicole Caruth to the blog. Nicole is a freelance writer and curator based in Brooklyn. She holds an MA from the Center for Curatorial Studies, …

This week’s guest blogger: Kat Parker of Rhona Hoffman Gallery/Duchess Gallery

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 10, 2008

This week’s guest blogger: Kat Parker of Rhona Hoffman Gallery/Duchess Gallery

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 10, 2008

Welcome Kat Parker to the Art21 Guest Blog! Kat holds a master’s in art education from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (2004) and currently directs Rhona Hoffman …

Roni Horn at Hauser & Wirth Colnaghi in London

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 6, 2008

Roni Horn at Hauser & Wirth Colnaghi in London

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 6, 2008

Season 3 artist Roni Horn has concurrent exhibitions on view in London and M√°laga, Spain. In a solo show that opened on Tuesday and runs through April 12, Hauser & …

More Women in the City: installation views

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 5, 2008

More Women in the City: installation views

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 5, 2008

Installation views of West of Rome’s Women in the City project, featuring Art21 artists Jenny Holzer and Barbara Kruger, as well as Cindy Sherman and Louise Lawler. Thanks to For …

“It is Difficult”: documentation of Alfredo Jaar lecture at MIT

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 4, 2008

“It is Difficult”: documentation of Alfredo Jaar lecture at MIT

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 4, 2008

Kicking off MIT’s Zones of Emergency series on Monday, February 25, 2008, Season 4 artist Alfredo Jaar presented a selection of works that focused on his practice in zones of …

Walton Ford’s home video

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 4, 2008

Walton Ford’s home video

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 4, 2008

Check out this short video, shot by Season 2 artist Walton Ford himself in his Berkshire studio, in conjunction with the release of his book Pancha Tantra by Taschen.

Judy Pfaff speaks with Betsy Sussler at NYPL TONIGHT!

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 3, 2008

Judy Pfaff speaks with Betsy Sussler at NYPL TONIGHT!

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 3, 2008

  Art21, BOMB Magazine, & the Mid-Manhattan Library present a film screening and conversation Art:21‚ÄîArt in the Twenty-First Century Season 4 episode Romance. After the screening Betsy Sussler, Publisher and …

Mel Chin: The Fundred Dollar Bill Project

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 3, 2008

Mel Chin: The Fundred Dollar Bill Project

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 3, 2008

Over the past year, word has been spreading of a unique nationwide art project that gathers the individual expression of students into a collective call for action. The Fundred Dollar …

New writer! Introducing Trong Gia Nguyen

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 3, 2008

New writer! Introducing Trong Gia Nguyen

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 3, 2008

As this blog continues to grow, we are in the midst of bringing new writers into the mix. Art21 is thrilled to introduce Trong Gia Nguyen. Trong is an artist …

New design!

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 2, 2008

New design!

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 2, 2008

Like the redesign of our blog? Let us know what you think by leaving a comment below. Coming soon: an education section and new writers!

Next guest blogger: Kristin Farr, Spark*

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 2, 2008

Next guest blogger: Kristin Farr, Spark*

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 2, 2008

Thanks to Seth Curcio for all the great posts. Follow his various projects and musings on DailyServing and Redux Art Center‘s site. Up next on the guest blog is Kristin …

Reminder: Judy Pfaff with Betsy Sussler at NYPL March 3

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 28, 2008

Reminder: Judy Pfaff with Betsy Sussler at NYPL March 3

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 28, 2008

Art21, BOMB Magazine, & the Mid-Manhattan Library present a film screening and conversation Art:21‚ÄîArt in the Twenty-First Century Season 4 episode Romance. After the screening Betsy Sussler, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief …

We’re swamped – call for bloggers ending early

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 28, 2008

We’re swamped – call for bloggers ending early

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 28, 2008

Just a note to those who are considering applying for the blogger jobs we posted last week: it’s too late! We’ve gotten an enormous response already and as such, are …

Antoni, Charles, and Hamilton in Points of Convergence in TX

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 26, 2008

Antoni, Charles, and Hamilton in Points of Convergence in TX

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 26, 2008

Currently on view at the Gallery at the University of Texas at Arlington is Points of Convergence. Seven nationally-recognized contemporary artists, who received MFA degrees from seven different American university …

Catherine Sullivan and Arturo Herrera in Adaptation in Chicago

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 25, 2008

Catherine Sullivan and Arturo Herrera in Adaptation in Chicago

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 25, 2008

While adaptation is a common practice in popular culture‚Äîfamiliar to moviegoers and booklovers who debate endlessly whether the film version is superior to the novel‚Äîit is perhaps less well known …

Art21 Guest Blog week of February 25: Seth Curcio/Redux Art Center

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 24, 2008

Art21 Guest Blog week of February 25: Seth Curcio/Redux Art Center

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 24, 2008

Many thanks to Eva and Franco Mattes, aka 0100101110101101.org for their series of informative posts about the participants in this year’s Influencers festival. Stay tuned to their site for regular …

Want to write for Art21’s blog? Read on…

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 21, 2008

Want to write for Art21’s blog? Read on…

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 21, 2008

Art21 is seeking up to two freelance art bloggers to contribute to this growing site on a regular basis. Knowledge of contemporary art and art writing experience is essential; an …

Mark Dion at Tanya Bonakdar Gallery in NYC

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 21, 2008

Mark Dion at Tanya Bonakdar Gallery in NYC

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 21, 2008

On view at Tanya Bonakdar Gallery through March 15 is The Octagon Room, a major installation and sculpture project comprising Season 4 artist Mark Dion‘s new solo presentation at the …

Save the date: Judy Pfaff with Betsy Sussler at New York Public Library Mon, Mar 3

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 21, 2008

Save the date: Judy Pfaff with Betsy Sussler at New York Public Library Mon, Mar 3

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 21, 2008

Art21, BOMB, & the Mid-Manhattan Library present a film screening and conversation Art:21‚ÄîArt in the Twenty-First Century Season 4 episode Romance After the screening Betsy Sussler, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of …

Cai Guo-Qiang: I Want to Believe at the Guggenheim in NYC

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 20, 2008

Cai Guo-Qiang: I Want to Believe at the Guggenheim in NYC

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 20, 2008

On view at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City from Friday, February 22 until May 28, Cai Guo-Qiang: I Want to Believe surveys the innovative body of work of …

Art21 Guest Blog starts Monday: Eva + Franco Mattes

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 15, 2008

Art21 Guest Blog starts Monday: Eva + Franco Mattes

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 15, 2008

Art21 is thrilled to announce the launch of our guest blog on Monday, February 18, featuring new media artists Eva and Franco Mattes, aka 0100101110101101.ORG. They will be blogging about …

Alfredo Jaar: Politics of the Image

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 15, 2008

Alfredo Jaar: Politics of the Image

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 15, 2008

For his forthcoming solo show Politics of the Image, opening tomorrow at South London Gallery, Season 4 artist Alfredo Jaar presents six works born of his enduring interest in Africa. …

Eleanor Antin: Helen’s Odyssey at Ronald Feldman

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 14, 2008

Eleanor Antin: Helen’s Odyssey at Ronald Feldman

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 14, 2008

Helen of Troy was the most beautiful and dangerous woman in the history of western culture. Her story comes down to us from European literature‚Äôs founding epic‚Ķ. But what do …

Top art blogs

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 13, 2008

Top art blogs

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 13, 2008

Art21 is thrilled and honored that this budding site has made it into the Top Art Blogs list compiled by the Robert Goldwater Library at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. …

Sally Mann on stage: Some Things Are Private in Providence

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 12, 2008

Sally Mann on stage: Some Things Are Private in Providence

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 12, 2008

The Trinity Repertory Company in Providence, Rhode Island, presents Some Things Are Private. This world premiere begins performances on Friday, February 15 and runs through March 23 in the Dowling …

Oliver Herring | Task in Seattle seeks participants

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 11, 2008

Oliver Herring | Task in Seattle seeks participants

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 11, 2008

The Frye Museum in Seattle is recruiting 35 participants for Oliver Herring | Task, a dynamic performance by Season 3 artist Oliver Herring and organized by the Frye, The Seattle …

Women in the City: Holzer and Kruger artwork images

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 11, 2008

Women in the City: Holzer and Kruger artwork images

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 11, 2008

Jenny Holzer. Don‚Äôt Talk Down to Me, Selection from Inflammatory Essays, 1979-82. Offset poster. ¬© 2008 Jenny Holzer, Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY. Jenny Holzer. Destruye, Selection from Inflammatory Essays, …

Kruger and Holzer in Women in the City

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 8, 2008

Kruger and Holzer in Women in the City

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 8, 2008

Women in the City is a viral public art exhibition throughout the streets of Los Angeles that starts today. Timed to coincide with the opening of the Broad Contemporary Art …

Photos from Ursula von Rydingsvard/Martin Friedman at NYPL

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 6, 2008

Photos from Ursula von Rydingsvard/Martin Friedman at NYPL

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 6, 2008

Monday night’s screening of Ecology and discussion with Season 4 artist Ursula von Rydingsvard and Martin Friedman at the Mid-Manhattan Library drew over 100 people! Many thanks to the library …

TONIGHT: Ursula von Rydingsvard with Martin Friedman at NY Public Library!

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 4, 2008

TONIGHT: Ursula von Rydingsvard with Martin Friedman at NY Public Library!

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 4, 2008

Art21 and the Mid-Manhattan Library present a film screening and conversation Art:21‚ÄîArt in the Twenty-First Century Season 4 episode Ecology. After the screening Martin Friedman, Curator, Writer, and Director Emeritus …

Catherine Sullivan’s Triangle of Need Heads to NYC

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 1, 2008

Catherine Sullivan’s Triangle of Need Heads to NYC

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 1, 2008

Nigerian e-mail scams, figure skating and a Neanderthal language all play a part in Catherine Sullivan‚Äôs traveling video work Triangle of Need, opening Thursday at Metro Pictures in New York …