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New Video: Zanele Muholi Unplugs from the Studio

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New Video: Zanele Muholi Unplugs from the Studio

by Art21 | May 30, 2019

Zanele Muholi explains the impetus behind creating what they call “mobile studios” to photograph members of the LGBTI community in South Africa. Freed from the limitations of a single studio space, Muholi travels to the homes and community spaces shared by the people depicted in their photographs.

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Art21 News Roundup: Doreen Garner Upends the Pedestal

by Tina Kukielski | Feb 21, 2018

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Art21 News Roundup: Doreen Garner Upends the Pedestal

by Tina Kukielski | Feb 21, 2018

In February, Art21 premiered two new films from the digital series “New York Close Up,” and published a new playlist in honor of Black History Month.

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Art21 News Roundup: Embarking on Our 21st Year with New Films

by Tina Kukielski | Jan 24, 2018

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Art21 News Roundup: Embarking on Our 21st Year with New Films

by Tina Kukielski | Jan 24, 2018

Art21 is starting off 2018—the year of our 21st anniversary—with a special series of five new film premieres featuring five artists.

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Art21 News Roundup: Celebrating Artists Who Connect Communities

by Tina Kukielski | Dec 27, 2017

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Art21 News Roundup: Celebrating Artists Who Connect Communities

by Tina Kukielski | Dec 27, 2017

In December, Art21 launched a new playlist and published eight new articles in the Art21 Magazine’s issue on “Empathy.”

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Art21 News Roundup: Jordan Casteel Brings Extroversion into an Introverted Studio Practice

by Tina Kukielski | Nov 20, 2017

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Art21 News Roundup: Jordan Casteel Brings Extroversion into an Introverted Studio Practice

by Tina Kukielski | Nov 20, 2017

In November, Art21 premiered two new short films, published a new playlist on sketches, and launched a new magazine issue on “Empathy.”

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Art21 News Roundup: Jamian Juliano Villani Paints Under Pressure

by Tina Kukielski | Oct 18, 2017

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Art21 News Roundup: Jamian Juliano Villani Paints Under Pressure

by Tina Kukielski | Oct 18, 2017

In October, Art21 released a new film on artist Jamian Juliano-Villani and celebrated a decade of filming with Julie Mehretu.

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Art21 News Roundup: Julie Mehretu Recontextualizes the History of American Landscape Painting

by Tina Kukielski | Sep 20, 2017

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Art21 News Roundup: Julie Mehretu Recontextualizes the History of American Landscape Painting

by Tina Kukielski | Sep 20, 2017

In September, Art21 released the a new “Extended Play” film documenting Julie Mehretu’s monumental commission for the new SFMOMA.

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Art21 News Roundup: Summer Inspiration with Ten New Films

by Tina Kukielski | Aug 23, 2017

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Art21 News Roundup: Summer Inspiration with Ten New Films

by Tina Kukielski | Aug 23, 2017

In August, Art21 released the final two “Summer of Shorts” films, published new magazine articles and a new playlist.

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Art21 News Roundup: Caroline Woolard Unrolls the “@” Symbol

by Tina Kukielski | Jul 26, 2017

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Art21 News Roundup: Caroline Woolard Unrolls the “@” Symbol

by Tina Kukielski | Jul 26, 2017

See what Art21 was up to in July, including four new “Summer of Shorts” films, a new interview, and a new issue of the Art21 Magazine.

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Art21 News Roundup: Jordan Casteel Challenges Preconceptions Through Portraiture

by Tina Kukielski | Jun 28, 2017

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Art21 News Roundup: Jordan Casteel Challenges Preconceptions Through Portraiture

by Tina Kukielski | Jun 28, 2017

See what Art21 was up to in June, including four new “Summer of Shorts” films and the selection of ten new Art21 Educators for the program’s seventh year.

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Art21 News Roundup: Theaster Gates Expands the Role of the Artist

by Tina Kukielski | May 25, 2017

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Art21 News Roundup: Theaster Gates Expands the Role of the Artist

by Tina Kukielski | May 25, 2017

See what Art21 was up to in May, including a new text interview with artist Theaster Gates, and a featured playlist curated around the theme “Take Action.”

New Editorial Program: The Art21 Educator-in-Residence

by Lindsey Davis | May 3, 2017

New Editorial Program: The Art21 Educator-in-Residence

by Lindsey Davis | May 3, 2017

The Art21 Magazine is transitioning its Writer-in-Residence program to an Educator-in-Residence, inviting a member from the Art21 Educators community to contribute to each issue.

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Art21 News Roundup: Sarah Sze Transforms Your Commute

by Tina Kukielski | Apr 26, 2017

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Art21 News Roundup: Sarah Sze Transforms Your Commute

by Tina Kukielski | Apr 26, 2017

See what Art21 was up to in April, including a new film release on artist Sarah Sze, and a featured playlist curated by Season 7 artist Arlene Shechet.

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Art21 News Roundup: Minerva Cuevas Bridges the Border

by Tina Kukielski | Mar 31, 2017

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Art21 News Roundup: Minerva Cuevas Bridges the Border

by Tina Kukielski | Mar 31, 2017

See what Art21 was up to in March in our inaugural monthly roundup post of new film releases and upcoming programs and events.

Meet the New Art21.org

by Jonathan Munar | Mar 9, 2017

Meet the New Art21.org

by Jonathan Munar | Mar 9, 2017

Art21’s Director of Digital Media and Strategy Jonathan Munar introduces our new website, and all the new features—like Playlists and Watchlists—that come with it.

Applications Now Open for Art21 Educators Year 7

by Art21 | Jan 27, 2017

Applications Now Open for Art21 Educators Year 7

by Art21 | Jan 27, 2017

Applications opened today for Year 7 of our year-long professional development initiative, Art21 Educators.

Films on Art Portugal | Screenings 2.16 & 2.17

by Art21 | Jan 25, 2017

Films on Art Portugal | Screenings 2.16 & 2.17

by Art21 | Jan 25, 2017

Two Art21 short films were selected for this year’s Internacional Festival Filmes Sobre Arte Portugal, the international film festival, Films on Art Portugal.