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This Week in Art 10.9-10.15: Jeff Koons Collaborates with Snapchat

by Lindsey Davis | Oct 9, 2017

This Week in Art 10.9-10.15: Jeff Koons Collaborates with Snapchat

by Lindsey Davis | Oct 9, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Jeff Koons’s work entering augmented reality, and events and exhibitions from Tampa to Basel.

This Week in Art 10.2-10.8: Artists Create Posters Opposing Trump’s Immigration Ban

by Lindsey Davis | Oct 2, 2017

This Week in Art 10.2-10.8: Artists Create Posters Opposing Trump’s Immigration Ban

by Lindsey Davis | Oct 2, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including a new artist collective formed in opposition to Trump’s most recent travel ban, and events and exhibitions from Detroit to Düsseldorf.

This Week in Art 9.25-10.1: Theaster Gates Wins Nasher Sculpture Prize

by Lindsey Davis | Sep 25, 2017

This Week in Art 9.25-10.1: Theaster Gates Wins Nasher Sculpture Prize

by Lindsey Davis | Sep 25, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including the third Nasher Sculpture Prize to be won by an Art21 artist, and events and exhibitions from Las Vegas to London.

Roundup

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

by Tina Kukielski | Sep 20, 2017

Roundup

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.

This Week in Art 9.18-9.24: Mel Chin Unveils a Monument to Everyone

by Lindsey Davis | Sep 18, 2017

This Week in Art 9.18-9.24: Mel Chin Unveils a Monument to Everyone

by Lindsey Davis | Sep 18, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Mel Chin’s new public artwork in Philadelphia, and events and exhibitions from Boston to Berlin.

Staff Pick

Staff Picks: Summer + Fall 2017

by Art21 | Sep 15, 2017

Staff Pick

Staff Picks: Summer + Fall 2017

by Art21 | Sep 15, 2017

The Art21 staff presents a selection of our favorite fall exhibitions on view in New York.

This Week in Art 9.11-9.17: Cindy Sherman and Maya Lin Celebrated as TIME “Firsts”

by Lindsey Davis | Sep 11, 2017

This Week in Art 9.11-9.17: Cindy Sherman and Maya Lin Celebrated as TIME “Firsts”

by Lindsey Davis | Sep 11, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including a special Time Magazine project honoring women, and events and exhibitions from Paris to Philadelphia.

This Week in Art 9.4-9.10: Women Artists Bring Protest Messages to Times Square

by Lindsey Davis | Sep 4, 2017

This Week in Art 9.4-9.10: Women Artists Bring Protest Messages to Times Square

by Lindsey Davis | Sep 4, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including a new public art commission for Times Square, and events and exhibitions from Los Angeles to London.

This Week in Art 8.28-9.3: Trevor Paglen and Ai Weiwei Projects Hit Kickstarter

by Lindsey Davis | Aug 28, 2017

This Week in Art 8.28-9.3: Trevor Paglen and Ai Weiwei Projects Hit Kickstarter

by Lindsey Davis | Aug 28, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Ai Weiwei and Trevor Paglen’s new Kickstarter projects, and events and exhibitions from Venice to Mumbai.

Roundup

Art21 News Roundup: Summer Inspiration with Ten New Films

by Tina Kukielski | Aug 23, 2017

Roundup

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.

This Week in Art 8.21-8.27: Kara Walker’s New Artist Statement Makes Headlines

by Lindsey Davis | Aug 21, 2017

This Week in Art 8.21-8.27: Kara Walker’s New Artist Statement Makes Headlines

by Lindsey Davis | Aug 21, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Kara Walker’s artist statement about not wanting to write an artist statement, and events and exhibitions from San Jose to London.

This Week in Art 8.14-8.20: Marina Abramović Reunites with Partner Ulay

by Lindsey Davis | Aug 14, 2017

This Week in Art 8.14-8.20: Marina Abramović Reunites with Partner Ulay

by Lindsey Davis | Aug 14, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including a public reconciliation between Marina Abramović and her former partner Ulay, and events and exhibitions from Chicago to Salzburg.

This Week in Art 8.7-8.13: Cindy Sherman’s Instagram Goes Public

by Lindsey Davis | Aug 7, 2017

This Week in Art 8.7-8.13: Cindy Sherman’s Instagram Goes Public

by Lindsey Davis | Aug 7, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Cindy Sherman’s recent splash on Instagram, and events and exhibitions from Oklahoma to Buenos Aires.

This Week in Art 7.31-8.6: “Big Science” Named One of the 150 Greatest Albums by Women

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 31, 2017

This Week in Art 7.31-8.6: “Big Science” Named One of the 150 Greatest Albums by Women

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 31, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Laurie Anderson’s debut album receiving new praise, and events and exhibitions from Detroit to Denver.

Roundup

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

by Tina Kukielski | Jul 26, 2017

Roundup

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. 

This Week in Art 7.24-7.30: The Brooklyn Museum’s “Legacy of Lynching”

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 24, 2017

This Week in Art 7.24-7.30: The Brooklyn Museum’s “Legacy of Lynching”

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 24, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including the Brooklyn Museum’s powerful new exhibition, and events from Los Angeles to London.

This Week in Art 7.17-7.23: North Carolina Museum of Art Dedicates Entire Wing to African Art

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 17, 2017

This Week in Art 7.17-7.23: North Carolina Museum of Art Dedicates Entire Wing to African Art

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 17, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including a progressive move by the North Carolina Museum of Art, and events and exhibitions from Louisville to Hong Kong.

This Week in Art 7.10-7.16: Artists Celebrate London’s Resilience

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 10, 2017

This Week in Art 7.10-7.16: Artists Celebrate London’s Resilience

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 10, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Ai Weiwei’s new magazine cover, and events and exhibitions from San Francisco to Copenhagen.

This Week in Art 7.3-7.9: Nick Cave’s “Here Hear” Coming to Chicago This Fall

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 3, 2017

This Week in Art 7.3-7.9: Nick Cave’s “Here Hear” Coming to Chicago This Fall

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 3, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including the latest commission of Nick Cave’s collaborative community performance “Here Hear,” and events and exhibitions from Santa Fe to Seoul.

Roundup

Art21 News Roundup: Jordan Casteel Challenges Preconceptions Through Portraiture

by Tina Kukielski | Jun 28, 2017

Roundup

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.

This Week in Art 6.26-7.2: Richard Serra Designs 55th New York Film Festival Poster

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 26, 2017

This Week in Art 6.26-7.2: Richard Serra Designs 55th New York Film Festival Poster

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 26, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Richard Serra’s newly released poster for the 55th New York Film Festival, and events and exhibitions from Milwaukee to Los Angeles.

This Week in Art 6.19-6.25: Tania Bruguera Opens “Talking to Power”

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 19, 2017

This Week in Art 6.19-6.25: Tania Bruguera Opens “Talking to Power”

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 19, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including a new 30-year survey of work by Tania Bruguera, and events and exhibitions from Rome to Basel.

This Week in Art 6.12-6.18: Matthew Ritchie Unveils “The Temptation of the Diagram”

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 12, 2017

This Week in Art 6.12-6.18: Matthew Ritchie Unveils “The Temptation of the Diagram”

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 12, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Matthew Ritchie’s latest work and events and exhibitions from Hartford to Zurich.

This Week in Art 6.5-6.11: Tania Bruguera Launches Immigrant Empowerment Initiative in Queens

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 5, 2017

This Week in Art 6.5-6.11: Tania Bruguera Launches Immigrant Empowerment Initiative in Queens

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 5, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Tania Bruguera’s latest project, CycleNews, and events and exhibitions from St. Louis to Istanbul.

This Week in Art 5.29-6.4: “Big Bling” Comes to Philadelphia

by Lindsey Davis | May 29, 2017

This Week in Art 5.29-6.4: “Big Bling” Comes to Philadelphia

by Lindsey Davis | May 29, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including a new public art installation by Martin Puryear, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Los Angeles to Barcelona.

Roundup

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

by Tina Kukielski | May 25, 2017

Roundup

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.”

This Week in Art 5.22-5.28: Mark Bradford Shines in Venice

by Lindsey Davis | May 22, 2017

This Week in Art 5.22-5.28: Mark Bradford Shines in Venice

by Lindsey Davis | May 22, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including rave reviews for Mark Bradford’s work at the Venice Biennale, and events and exhibitions everywhere from St. Louis to Los Angeles.

This Week in Art 5.15-5.21: Jeff Koons’ Inflatable Ballerina Comes to Rockefeller Center

by Lindsey Davis | May 15, 2017

This Week in Art 5.15-5.21: Jeff Koons’ Inflatable Ballerina Comes to Rockefeller Center

by Lindsey Davis | May 15, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Jeff Koons’ new public art installation at Rockefeller Center, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Chicago to Shanghai.

This Week in Art 5.8-5.14: The 57th Venice Biennale Opens Saturday

by Lindsey Davis | May 8, 2017

This Week in Art 5.8-5.14: The 57th Venice Biennale Opens Saturday

by Lindsey Davis | May 8, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including the 57th Venice Biennale opening Saturday, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Savannah to St. Louis.

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.

This Week in Art 5.1-5.7: Mika Tajima & Do Ho Suh Win Awards

by Lindsey Davis | May 1, 2017

This Week in Art 5.1-5.7: Mika Tajima & Do Ho Suh Win Awards

by Lindsey Davis | May 1, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including recent awards won by artists Mika Tajima and Do Ho Suh, and events and exhibitions in NYC, Seattle, Beverly Hills, and Marseille.

Roundup

Art21 News Roundup: Sarah Sze Transforms Your Commute

by Tina Kukielski | Apr 26, 2017

Roundup

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.

Staff Pick

Staff Picks: Springtime Edition

by Art21 | Apr 25, 2017

Staff Pick

Staff Picks: Springtime Edition

by Art21 | Apr 25, 2017

The Art21 staff presents a selection of our favorite films and exhibitions in New York.

This Week in Art 4.24-4.30: Kerry James Marshall Makes “Time” 100 List

by Lindsey Davis | Apr 24, 2017

This Week in Art 4.24-4.30: Kerry James Marshall Makes “Time” 100 List

by Lindsey Davis | Apr 24, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Kerry James Marshall being named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Dallas to Dublin.

This Week in Art 4.17-4.23: Robert Ryman Donates Work to Dia Art Foundation

by Lindsey Davis | Apr 17, 2017

This Week in Art 4.17-4.23: Robert Ryman Donates Work to Dia Art Foundation

by Lindsey Davis | Apr 17, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Robert Ryman’s multi-million dollar donation to the Dia Art Foundation, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Atlanta to Athens.

This Week in Art 4.10-4.16: William Kentridge’s Triumphs & Laments Restored After Vandalization

by Zhiwei Chen | Apr 10, 2017

This Week in Art 4.10-4.16: William Kentridge’s Triumphs & Laments Restored After Vandalization

by Zhiwei Chen | Apr 10, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including the restoration of William Kentridge’s large-scale mural in Rome, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Salt Lake City to San Francisco.