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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 …

Art21 Extended Play

Season 4 Exclusives

by Wesley Miller | Mar 12, 2008

Art21 Extended Play

Season 4 Exclusives

by Wesley Miller | Mar 12, 2008

EXCLUSIVE: Every Thursday through September 2008 on the blog, Art21 will be premiering exclusive new videos from Season 4 of the PBS series Art:21‚ÄîArt in the Twenty-First Century. These short …

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 …

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 …

Beautiful Losers at SXSW

by Kristin Farr | Mar 6, 2008

Beautiful Losers at SXSW

by Kristin Farr | Mar 6, 2008

Headed to Austin, Texas this weekend for the South by Southwest Music and Media Conference? Don’t miss the world premier of Beautiful Losers, a film showcasing the work of artists …

Photos from Judy Pfaff/Betsy Sussler at NYPL

by Ana Otero | Mar 6, 2008

Photos from Judy Pfaff/Betsy Sussler at NYPL

by Ana Otero | Mar 6, 2008

Check out the pictures from last Monday night‚Äôs screening of Romance and discussion with Season 4 artist Judy Pfaff and Betsy Sussler, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of BOMB Magazine, at the …

Mark Dion talk at the Ulrich Museum in Wichita

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Mar 5, 2008

Mark Dion talk at the Ulrich Museum in Wichita

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Mar 5, 2008

Tomorrow at 6:00pm, the Ulrich Museum of Art in Wichita, KS (a Season 4 mini-grant partner) presents a talk by Season 4 artist Mark Dion. Dion‚Äôs interest in the natural …

“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 …

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 …

The Influencers: Laibach

by Eva and Franco Mattes | Feb 23, 2008

The Influencers: Laibach

by Eva and Franco Mattes | Feb 23, 2008

From The Influencers festival, today’s guest is Laibach. Beginning in 1980 as artists, experimental musicians and social agitators, Laibach has been censored since its first public performance. In 1984, Laibach …

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 …

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 …

The Influencers: Alan Abel

by Eva and Franco Mattes | Feb 19, 2008

The Influencers: Alan Abel

by Eva and Franco Mattes | Feb 19, 2008

From The Influencers festival, today’s guest is Alan Abel. A writer, filmmaker, and actor, Abel is mostly known for being one of the fathers of media falsification, having professionally tricked …

The Influencers Festival in Barcelona

by Eva and Franco Mattes | Feb 18, 2008

The Influencers Festival in Barcelona

by Eva and Franco Mattes | Feb 18, 2008

Eva and Franco Mattes aka 0100101110101101.ORG and Bani present:THE INFLUENCERSFestival of media action and radical entertainment ————————————————– *February 28-29-1 March 2008* Center of Contemporary Culture Barcelona ————————————————– with ALAN ABEL, …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Kerry James Marshall: Every Beat of My Heart exhibitions/performances at Wexner Center

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 31, 2008

Kerry James Marshall: Every Beat of My Heart exhibitions/performances at Wexner Center

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 31, 2008

Every Beat of My Heart is the culmination of Season 1 artist Kerry James Marshall‘s Wexner Center Residency Award. The work grows out of his Rythm Mastr series, an expansive …

Hubbard and Birchler speak tonight at Vanderbilt University

by Ana Otero | Jan 30, 2008

Hubbard and Birchler speak tonight at Vanderbilt University

by Ana Otero | Jan 30, 2008

More in artists’ talks: Teresa Hubbard & Alexander Birchler (Season 3), the internationally acclaimed video artists, will speak tonight at 7pm at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Hubbard/Birchler began their …

Gabriel Orozco speaks January 30 at MoMA (sold out)

by Ana Otero | Jan 29, 2008

Gabriel Orozco speaks January 30 at MoMA (sold out)

by Ana Otero | Jan 29, 2008

Tomorrow at 6:30pm, Glenn Lowry, Director of the Museum of Modern Art will moderate a talk with Art21-featured artist Gabriel Orozco (Season 2). Orozco’s sculptures, photographs, drawings, installations, and videos …

Ursula von Rydingsvard with Martin Friedman at NYPL Feb. 4

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 28, 2008

Ursula von Rydingsvard with Martin Friedman at NYPL Feb. 4

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 28, 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 …

Podcast: Mark Dion lecture in Toronto

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 28, 2008

Podcast: Mark Dion lecture in Toronto

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 28, 2008

Learn more about Season 4 artist Mark Dion in an audiocast of a talk Dion gave the inaugural 2008 Canadian Art International Lecture Series on January 18 at the Royal …