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Season 8 Events in Chicago and Vancouver

by Art21 | Sep 14, 2016

Season 8 Events in Chicago and Vancouver

by Art21 | Sep 14, 2016

Announcing four events in Chicago and Vancouver in conjunction with the upcoming premiere of “Art in the Twenty-First Century” Season 8.

Season 8 Preview: Chris Ware

by Art21 | Sep 13, 2016

Season 8 Preview: Chris Ware

by Art21 | Sep 13, 2016

In a new Season 8 preview clip, cartoonist Chris Ware considers his connection to old toys and comics.

This Week in Art: 9.12 – 9.18

by Kelly Olshan | Sep 12, 2016

This Week in Art: 9.12 – 9.18

by Kelly Olshan | Sep 12, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including Laurie Simmons’ new film “My Art,” and events and exhibitions everywhere from Detroit to Dallas.

Deep Focus: Inside Art21 Films

Directing Los Angeles and Mexico City: An Interview with Deborah Dickson

by Eve Moros Ortega, Executive Producer | Sep 8, 2016

Deep Focus: Inside Art21 Films

Directing Los Angeles and Mexico City: An Interview with Deborah Dickson

by Eve Moros Ortega, Executive Producer | Sep 8, 2016

Executive Producer Eve Moros Ortega interviews the director of the “Los Angeles” and “Mexico City” hours in “Art in the Twenty-First Century” Season 8, three-time Academy Award nominee Deborah Dickson.

This Week in Art: 9.5-9.11

by Lindsey Davis | Sep 5, 2016

This Week in Art: 9.5-9.11

by Lindsey Davis | Sep 5, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including Pedro Reyes’ latest project, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Switzerland to South Korea.

Deep Focus: Inside Art21 Films

What Do Cities Sound Like? An Interview with Season 8 Composer Joel Pickard

by Eve Moros Ortega, Executive Producer | Sep 2, 2016

Deep Focus: Inside Art21 Films

What Do Cities Sound Like? An Interview with Season 8 Composer Joel Pickard

by Eve Moros Ortega, Executive Producer | Sep 2, 2016

Composer Joel Pickard speaks with Executive Producer Eve Moros Ortega about writing the music for Season 8 of “Art in the Twenty-First Century.”

Staff Pick

Staff Picks: August 2016

by Art21 | Aug 31, 2016

Staff Pick

Staff Picks: August 2016

by Art21 | Aug 31, 2016

The ART21 staff shares their favorite films, exhibitions, and installations.

This Week in Art: 8.29-9.4

by Lindsey Davis | Aug 29, 2016

This Week in Art: 8.29-9.4

by Lindsey Davis | Aug 29, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including Ai Weiwei’s clash with China’s Yinchuan Biennale, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Santa Barbara to Basel.

Season 8 Preview: Natalia Almada

by Art21 | Aug 25, 2016

Season 8 Preview: Natalia Almada

by Art21 | Aug 25, 2016

In a new Season 8 preview clip, filmmaker Natalia Almada discusses her heritage and how being both Mexican and American has contributed to her work.

Season 8 Preview: Stan Douglas

by Art21 | Aug 22, 2016

Season 8 Preview: Stan Douglas

by Art21 | Aug 22, 2016

A look inside Stan Douglas’ segment in the “Vancouver” hour of “Art in the Twenty-First Century” Season 8, premiering on PBS this fall.

This Week in Art: 8.22-8.28

by Lindsey Davis | Aug 22, 2016

This Week in Art: 8.22-8.28

by Lindsey Davis | Aug 22, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including feminist art trending in Los Angeles, and events and exhibitions from Alberta to Moscow.

Transformations and Beginnings: On ART21 Educators’ 2016 Summer Institute

by Joe Fusaro | Aug 19, 2016

Transformations and Beginnings: On ART21 Educators’ 2016 Summer Institute

by Joe Fusaro | Aug 19, 2016

Senior Education Advisor Joe Fusaro shares highlights from July’s intensive six-day ART21 Educators’ Institute.

Season 8 Preview: Jeff Wall

by Art21 | Aug 18, 2016

Season 8 Preview: Jeff Wall

by Art21 | Aug 18, 2016

A look inside Jeff Wall’s segment in the “Vancouver” hour of “Art in the Twenty-First Century” Season 8, premiering on PBS this fall.

Deep Focus: Inside Art21 Films

Picturing Place: An Interview with Season 8 Designer Matt Eller

by Eve Moros Ortega, Executive Producer | Aug 17, 2016

Deep Focus: Inside Art21 Films

Picturing Place: An Interview with Season 8 Designer Matt Eller

by Eve Moros Ortega, Executive Producer | Aug 17, 2016

Designer Matt Eller speaks with Executive Producer Eve Moros Ortega about producing the title sequences, motion design, and typography for Season 8 of “Art in the Twenty-First Century.”

Share Art from Your City with #MyArtMyCity

by Jonathan Munar | Aug 16, 2016

Share Art from Your City with #MyArtMyCity

by Jonathan Munar | Aug 16, 2016

Announcing our new hashtag project: #MyArtMyCity. Share what’s unique about the art and artists in your cities with #MyArtMyCity on Instagram!

Season 8 Preview: Tala Madani

by Art21 | Aug 15, 2016

Season 8 Preview: Tala Madani

by Art21 | Aug 15, 2016

In a new Season 8 preview, Los Angeles artist Tala Madani reflects on her background and how it informs the ways her work is perceived by viewers.

This Week in Art: 8.15-8.21

by Lindsey Davis | Aug 15, 2016

This Week in Art: 8.15-8.21

by Lindsey Davis | Aug 15, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including Nick Cave’s thoughts on race and gun violence, and events and exhibitions from Pittsburgh to Austin.

Art21 New York Close Up

Daniel Gordon Looks Back

by Nick Ravich | Aug 12, 2016

Art21 New York Close Up

Daniel Gordon Looks Back

by Nick Ravich | Aug 12, 2016

Photographer Daniel Gordon reflects on his decade-long commitment to intensive practice and artistic invention in a new film from the ART21 “New York Close Up” series.

Season 8 Preview: Liz Magor

by Art21 | Aug 11, 2016

Season 8 Preview: Liz Magor

by Art21 | Aug 11, 2016

A look inside Liz Magor’s segment in the “Vancouver” hour of “Art in the Twenty-First Century” Season 8, premiering on PBS this fall.

Art21 Extended Play

Carrie Mae Weems Commemorates Black Lives

by Ian Forster | Aug 9, 2016

Art21 Extended Play

Carrie Mae Weems Commemorates Black Lives

by Ian Forster | Aug 9, 2016

In a new ART21 “Exclusive,” Carrie Mae Weems stages a performance that honors the deaths of black men in the U.S.

Season 8 Preview: Pedro Reyes

by Art21 | Aug 8, 2016

Season 8 Preview: Pedro Reyes

by Art21 | Aug 8, 2016

Watch Pedro Reyes transform firearms into instruments in a new preview clip from the “Mexico City” hour of “Art in the Twenty-First Century” Season 8, premiering on PBS this fall.

This Week in Art: 8.8-8.14

by Lindsey Davis | Aug 8, 2016

This Week in Art: 8.8-8.14

by Lindsey Davis | Aug 8, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including Carrie Mae Weems accepting the National Artist Award, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Reno to Shanghai.

Season 8 Preview: Edgar Arceneaux

by Art21 | Aug 4, 2016

Season 8 Preview: Edgar Arceneaux

by Art21 | Aug 4, 2016

A look inside Edgar Arceneaux’s segment in the “Los Angeles” hour of “Art in the Twenty-First Century” Season 8, premiering on PBS this fall.

Season 8 Preview: Barbara Kasten

by Art21 | Aug 1, 2016

Season 8 Preview: Barbara Kasten

by Art21 | Aug 1, 2016

A look inside Barbara Kasten’s segment in the “Chicago” hour of “Art in the Twenty-First Century” Season 8, premiering on PBS this fall.

This Week in Art: 8.1-8.7

by Lindsey Davis | Aug 1, 2016

This Week in Art: 8.1-8.7

by Lindsey Davis | Aug 1, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including a new Jeff Koons-inspired ice cream flavor, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Atlanta to Aspen.

Season 8 Preview: Brian Jungen

by Art21 | Jul 29, 2016

Season 8 Preview: Brian Jungen

by Art21 | Jul 29, 2016

A look inside Brian Jungen’s segment in the “Vancouver” hour of “Art in the Twenty-First Century” Season 8, premiering on PBS this fall.

Staff Pick

Staff Picks: July 2016

by Art21 | Jul 29, 2016

Staff Pick

Staff Picks: July 2016

by Art21 | Jul 29, 2016

A selection of exhibitions, podcasts, and television shows personally recommended by members of the ART21 staff.

Deep Focus: Inside Art21 Films

Directing Season 8’s Chicago: An Interview with Stanley Nelson

by Eve Moros Ortega, Executive Producer | Jul 29, 2016

Deep Focus: Inside Art21 Films

Directing Season 8’s Chicago: An Interview with Stanley Nelson

by Eve Moros Ortega, Executive Producer | Jul 29, 2016

Executive Producer Eve Moros Ortega sits down with Stanley Nelson, award-winning director of the “Chicago” hour in the upcoming season of “Art in the Twenty-First Century.”

ART21 Premieres Latest Artist Documentary on NOWNESS

by Art21 | Jul 28, 2016

ART21 Premieres Latest Artist Documentary on NOWNESS

by Art21 | Jul 28, 2016

ART21 announces the premiere of its latest artist documentary on lifestyle editorial platform NOWNESS.

Season 8 Preview: Theaster Gates

by Art21 | Jul 27, 2016

Season 8 Preview: Theaster Gates

by Art21 | Jul 27, 2016

A look inside Theaster Gates’ segment in the “Chicago” hour of “Art in the Twenty-First Century” Season 8, premiering on PBS this fall.

Season 8 Preview: Liz Larner

by Art21 | Jul 25, 2016

Season 8 Preview: Liz Larner

by Art21 | Jul 25, 2016

A look inside Liz Larner’s segment in Season 8 of Art in the Twenty-First Century, premiering on PBS this fall.

This Week in Art: 7.25-7.31

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 25, 2016

This Week in Art: 7.25-7.31

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 25, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including a Mel Chin land art piece that everyone can own, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Michigan to Mykonos.

Art21 Extended Play

Richard Tuttle Makes Tools for Life

by Ian Forster | Jul 22, 2016

Art21 Extended Play

Richard Tuttle Makes Tools for Life

by Ian Forster | Jul 22, 2016

Richard Tuttle reflects on the conceptual, thematic, and stylistic threads from his 26 New York gallery exhibitions in a new ART21 “Exclusive” episode.

Deep Focus: Inside Art21 Films

Flying High: My Chicago Drone Day

by Nick Ravich | Jul 21, 2016

Deep Focus: Inside Art21 Films

Flying High: My Chicago Drone Day

by Nick Ravich | Jul 21, 2016

Through photos and GIFs, Director of Production Nick Ravich chronicles ten hours of filming with drones in Chicago for Season 8 of “Art in the Twenty-First Century.”

Season 8 Preview: Minerva Cuevas

by Art21 | Jul 20, 2016

Season 8 Preview: Minerva Cuevas

by Art21 | Jul 20, 2016

A look at the work of artist Minerva Cuevas, featured in Season 8 of Art in the Twenty-First Century, premiering on PBS this fall.

This Week in Art: 7.18-7.24

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 18, 2016

This Week in Art: 7.18-7.24

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 18, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including William Kentridge at the Foreign Affairs Festival, and events and exhibitions from New Orleans to Vienna.