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Kentridge in the Classroom

by Jessica Hamlin | Nov 11, 2010

Teaching with Contemporary Art

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

Kentridge in the Classroom

by Jessica Hamlin | Nov 11, 2010

Support Art21 The William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible BACK TO SCHOOL campaign is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for Art21’s free education programs and resources accompanying William Kentridge: Anything …

NY Print Fair 2010

by Sarah Stephenson | Nov 11, 2010

NY Print Fair 2010

by Sarah Stephenson | Nov 11, 2010

An air of refinement hung fairly heavily throughout the old Armory building this weekend with a weighty reminder of the long history of printmaking at the IFPDA Print Fair. Many …
Gabriel Orozco

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Nov 9, 2010

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Nov 9, 2010

In this week’s roundup: Gabriel Orozco is on view in Seoul, Cindy Sherman imagines the social, several artists are honored for their contributions, and more. Gabriel Orozco: Selected Works which is on …

New guest blogger: Sarah Stephenson

by Kelly Shindler | Nov 8, 2010

New guest blogger: Sarah Stephenson

by Kelly Shindler | Nov 8, 2010

Thanks to Lily Rossebo for her series of terrific posts. Up next is Sarah Stephenson, a New York-based writer from London, via Berlin. She has written for Art In America, …

Art21 Extended Play

William Kentridge: Collaboration

by Wesley Miller | Nov 5, 2010

Art21 Extended Play

William Kentridge: Collaboration

by Wesley Miller | Nov 5, 2010

SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE: RSS | ITUNES | YOUTUBE | ARTBABBLE In celebration of Art21’s new feature film William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible — which premiered nationally on October 21, 2010 …

Ink: Notes on the Contemporary Print

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Ink | Thinking Aloud: The Prints of William Kentridge

by Sarah Kirk Hanley | Nov 5, 2010

Ink: Notes on the Contemporary Print

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

Ink | Thinking Aloud: The Prints of William Kentridge

by Sarah Kirk Hanley | Nov 5, 2010

The recent release of William Kentridge: Anything is Possible invites exploration of the artist’s significant body of prints, which currently numbers over 400. A natural match for his artistic philosophy …

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The Making of “William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible”

by Ian Forster | Nov 2, 2010

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

The Making of “William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible”

by Ian Forster | Nov 2, 2010

The leaders of Art21’s Production Department, Eve Moros Ortega and Nick Ravich, sat down for a casual conversation about the production of William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible. Their discussion sheds …

Flash Points

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

New Flash Points: Influence

by Rachel Gagnon | Nov 1, 2010

Flash Points

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

New Flash Points: Influence

by Rachel Gagnon | Nov 1, 2010

Among the elements explored in Art21’s William Kentridge: Anything is Possible, the film looks at his many influences, from his personal background to his love of the performing arts. What …
Jenny Holzer

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Nov 1, 2010

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Nov 1, 2010

In keeping with the season (and the artist on/as celebrity theme) this week’s roundup finds James Franco revisiting Bruce Nauman.  Also, Jenny Holzer inscribes the theme of anguish, a Fred …

Art21 Extended Play

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

William Kentridge: Studio Manager Anne McIlleron

by Jonathan Munar | Oct 29, 2010

Art21 Extended Play

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

William Kentridge: Studio Manager Anne McIlleron

by Jonathan Munar | Oct 29, 2010

SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE: RSS | ITUNES | YOUTUBE | ARTBABBLE In celebration of Art21’s new feature film William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible — which premiered nationally on October 21, 2010 …

Flash Points

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

Call for Writers: Next Flash Points

by Rachel Gagnon | Oct 27, 2010

Flash Points

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

Call for Writers: Next Flash Points

by Rachel Gagnon | Oct 27, 2010

Our new Flash Points topic, Influence, will be launching soon and we’re inviting you to participate! An artist’s work can be influenced by a myriad of sources — family history, …

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

Watch “William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible” Online and Download the Educators’ Guide

by Jonathan Munar | Oct 26, 2010

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

Watch “William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible” Online and Download the Educators’ Guide

by Jonathan Munar | Oct 26, 2010

We have a special treat for anyone that was unable to catch last week’s broadcast of William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible. The full program is now available for immediate online …

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 26, 2010

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 26, 2010

In this week’s roundup: Kim Kardashian wears Barbara Kruger, Collier Schorr makes art about a German village, Jeff Koons works from popular archetypes, several artists are in group shows, and …

New guest blogger: Lily Rossebo

by Kelly Shindler | Oct 25, 2010

New guest blogger: Lily Rossebo

by Kelly Shindler | Oct 25, 2010

Thanks to Marissa Perel for her fantastic interviews with Jerry Saltz and David Velasco. Stay tuned for more from her in the coming weeks. Up next is Open Enrollment alum …

Art21 Extended Play

William Kentridge: “The Nose” Opera Curtain

by Wesley Miller | Oct 21, 2010

Art21 Extended Play

William Kentridge: “The Nose” Opera Curtain

by Wesley Miller | Oct 21, 2010

SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE: RSS | ITUNES | YOUTUBE | ARTBABBLE IT’S OPENING NIGHT! In celebration of Art21’s forthcoming feature film William Kentridge: Anything is Possible — premiering tonight, October 21, …
William Kentridge

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 19, 2010

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 19, 2010

In this week’s roundup: William Kentridge makes several appearances, Mark Dion renovates Walden, Nancy Spero is celebrated, Louise Bourgeois draws on fabric, Kiki Smith debuts a stained glass window, Maya …

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

Tune In: “William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible” Premieres on PBS This Week

by Jonathan Munar | Oct 18, 2010

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

Tune In: “William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible” Premieres on PBS This Week

by Jonathan Munar | Oct 18, 2010

Warm up your televisions and set your DVRs: Art21’s latest film, William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible, premieres on PBS this week. The national broadcast premiere is scheduled for October 21 …

Art21 Extended Play

William Kentridge: Weaver Marguerite Stephens

by Wesley Miller | Oct 15, 2010

Art21 Extended Play

William Kentridge: Weaver Marguerite Stephens

by Wesley Miller | Oct 15, 2010

SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE: RSS | ITUNES | YOUTUBE | ARTBABBLE In celebration of Art21’s forthcoming feature film William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible — premiering October 21, 2010 at 10:00 p.m. …

Open Enrollment

Calling graduate student writers: deadline extended to Oct. 31

by Kelly Shindler | Oct 14, 2010

Open Enrollment

Calling graduate student writers: deadline extended to Oct. 31

by Kelly Shindler | Oct 14, 2010

We are currently seeking graduate student writers to join our Open Enrollment column beginning in January 2011. See the full announcement here. The deadline has been extended to October 31.

Recap: Creative Time Summit, Saturday October 9th, 2010

by Thom Donovan | Oct 14, 2010

Recap: Creative Time Summit, Saturday October 9th, 2010

by Thom Donovan | Oct 14, 2010

This past Saturday, I attended the Creative Time Summit at The Cooper Union in NYC, and I’m glad I did. Whatever one may say about Creative Time’s role in the …
Elizabeth Murray

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 11, 2010

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 11, 2010

In this week’s roundup Elizabeth Murray lands, Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle and Jessica Stockholder speak, Mark Bradford and Paul McCarthy highlight L.A., and more. Don’t forget to mark your calendars to view …

New guest blogger: Marissa Perel

by Kelly Shindler | Oct 11, 2010

New guest blogger: Marissa Perel

by Kelly Shindler | Oct 11, 2010

Thanks to Mike Brenner for his highly entertaining and educational posts about his time running Hotcakes Gallery. Up next is Marissa Perel, a performance artist, writer and independent curator currently …

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

Announcing Art21’s Back to School with William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

by Diane Vivona | Oct 8, 2010

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

Announcing Art21’s Back to School with William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

by Diane Vivona | Oct 8, 2010

Art21 announces our new William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible Back to School Campaign, designed to raise funds to support free resources for educators. By giving as little as $5, $15, …

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

Win Tickets to Attend the New York City Premiere of Art21’s New Film at the MoMA

by Jonathan Munar | Oct 8, 2010

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

Win Tickets to Attend the New York City Premiere of Art21’s New Film at the MoMA

by Jonathan Munar | Oct 8, 2010

The PBS broadcast premiere of Art21’s latest film, William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible, is just over a week away, and we want you to join us in celebrating. Art21 is …

Art21 Extended Play

William Kentridge: Composer Philip Miller

by Wesley Miller | Oct 8, 2010

Art21 Extended Play

William Kentridge: Composer Philip Miller

by Wesley Miller | Oct 8, 2010

SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE: RSS | ITUNES | YOUTUBE | ARTBABBLE In celebration of Art21’s forthcoming feature film William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible — premiering October 21, 2010 at 10:00 p.m. …

Teaching with Contemporary Art

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

Teaching with William Kentridge

by Joe Fusaro | Oct 6, 2010

Teaching with Contemporary Art

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

Teaching with William Kentridge

by Joe Fusaro | Oct 6, 2010

There are many reasons to teach with the art of William Kentridge, and as we get closer to the premiere of Art21’s new film, William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible, airing …

Techno-Trash: Mika Taanila and Pixelache

by Kelly Shindler | Oct 6, 2010

Techno-Trash: Mika Taanila and Pixelache

by Kelly Shindler | Oct 6, 2010

One of the best exhibitions I saw in Helsinki this summer was at Galleria Heino, a small space on the hip street Uudenmaankatu. On the recommendation of an artist friend, …

Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment: Stories About Stories About Pictures

by Oliver Wunsch | Oct 6, 2010

Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment: Stories About Stories About Pictures

by Oliver Wunsch | Oct 6, 2010

I tried to write this blog post in the form of a story. The approach would have fit the topic: an upcoming conference at the Clark Art Institute on the …
Trenton Doyle Hancock

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 4, 2010

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 4, 2010

In this week’s roundup, Cai Guo-Qiang at MFA Houston, Julie Mehretu at the Metropolitan Opera, Oliver Herring at Meulensteen, Trenton Doyle Hancock at Dunn and Brown Contemporary, and much more! …

Ink: Notes on the Contemporary Print

Introducing new column: Ink

by Kelly Shindler | Oct 1, 2010

Ink: Notes on the Contemporary Print

Introducing new column: Ink

by Kelly Shindler | Oct 1, 2010

With the advent of October, we are pleased to announce the latest column on the blog. Ink is a specialized medium-based column that will complement this site’s current content by …

Art21 Extended Play

William Kentridge: Peter Gelb, The Metropolitan Opera

by Wesley Miller | Oct 1, 2010

Art21 Extended Play

William Kentridge: Peter Gelb, The Metropolitan Opera

by Wesley Miller | Oct 1, 2010

SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE: RSS | ITUNES | YOUTUBE | ARTBABBLE In celebration of Art21’s forthcoming feature film William Kentridge: Anything is Possible — premiering October 21, 2010 at 10:00 p.m. …
James Turrell

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 27, 2010

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 27, 2010

In this week’s roundup, abstraction is the theme, with James Turrrell on view in Brussels, Sally Mann preparing to push boundaries, while Allan McCollum’s work is on view as Jessica …

New guest blogger: Mike Brenner

by Kelly Shindler | Sep 27, 2010

New guest blogger: Mike Brenner

by Kelly Shindler | Sep 27, 2010

Thanks to Stefan Zebrowski-Rubin, who provided a generous overview of the contemporary art and artists in Montreal. Up next is Mike Brenner. An Open Enrollment alumnus, Mike attended the Bauhaus-Universität, …

Art21 Extended Play

Krzysztof Wodiczko: Peace

by Wesley Miller | Sep 24, 2010

Art21 Extended Play

Krzysztof Wodiczko: Peace

by Wesley Miller | Sep 24, 2010

SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE: RSS | ITUNES | YOUTUBE | ARTBABBLE Episode #121: “You cannot work towards peace being peaceful” says artist Krzysztof Wodiczko, who explains this paradoxical position in terms …
Monica Majoli. Hanging Rubberman #1, 2006. Watercolor and gouache on paper. 123 x 51 in. Photo: Brian Forrest. Image via hammer.ucla.edu

Looking at Los Angeles

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

Dark Undercurrents in the Hammer Contemporary Collection

by Lily Simonson | Sep 23, 2010

Looking at Los Angeles

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

Dark Undercurrents in the Hammer Contemporary Collection

by Lily Simonson | Sep 23, 2010

Last week, Art21 treated Angelenos to the very first preview screening of William Kentridge: Anything is Possible at the Hammer Museum‘s Billy Wilder Theater.  As Art21’s executive director Susan Sollins …
Sherman in Balenciaga.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 20, 2010

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 20, 2010

This week’s roundup includes art that is about being social: Cindy Sherman poses in Balenciaga, Carrie Mae Weems teaches about art and social engagement, Barbara Kruger displays art about social life, …