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Deep Focus: Inside Art21 Films

Behind the Scenes of Season 8: Vancouver

by Art21 | Jul 14, 2016

Deep Focus: Inside Art21 Films

Behind the Scenes of Season 8: Vancouver

by Art21 | Jul 14, 2016

Go behind the scenes of “Art in the Twenty-First Century” Season 8, as the ART21 production crew films Brian Jungen and Liz Magor in Vancouver.

This Week in Art: 7.11-7.17

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 11, 2016

This Week in Art: 7.11-7.17

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 11, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including Mark Bradford’s largest commission yet, and events and exhibitions from New York to Paris.

Announcing the ART21 Screening Society

by Art21 | Jul 7, 2016

Announcing the ART21 Screening Society

by Art21 | Jul 7, 2016

Announcing the ART21 Screening Society: bringing free screenings of “Art in the Twenty-First Century” Season 8 to venues worldwide.

Deep Focus: Inside Art21 Films

Behind the Scenes of Season 8: Los Angeles

by Art21 | Jul 7, 2016

Deep Focus: Inside Art21 Films

Behind the Scenes of Season 8: Los Angeles

by Art21 | Jul 7, 2016

Go behind the scenes of “Art in the Twenty-First Century” Season 8, as we film Liz Larner and Edgar Arceneaux in Los Angeles.

This Week in Art: 7.4-7.10

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 4, 2016

This Week in Art: 7.4-7.10

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 4, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including New York Close Up’s newly awarded Cine Golden Eagle, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Edinburgh to Ethiopia.

ART21 Educators Year 6: Meet Stacey, Tammy, Ty, and Alisa

by Joe Fusaro | Jul 1, 2016

ART21 Educators Year 6: Meet Stacey, Tammy, Ty, and Alisa

by Joe Fusaro | Jul 1, 2016

Introducing four of the newest ART21 Educators: Stacey Abramson, Tammy Dunn, Ty Talbot, & Alisa Rodny, who teach contemporary art in classrooms across the U.S. and beyond.

Deep Focus: Inside Art21 Films

Behind the Scenes of Season 8: Mexico City

by Art21 | Jul 1, 2016

Deep Focus: Inside Art21 Films

Behind the Scenes of Season 8: Mexico City

by Art21 | Jul 1, 2016

Go behind the scenes of “Art in the Twenty-First Century” Season 8, as we film in Mexico City.

Staff Pick

Staff Picks: June 2016

by Art21 | Jun 29, 2016

Staff Pick

Staff Picks: June 2016

by Art21 | Jun 29, 2016

A selection of art and exhibitions, personally recommended by members of the ART21 staff.

Art21 Extended Play

Eleanor Antin Plays with Politics

by Ian Forster | Jun 29, 2016

Art21 Extended Play

Eleanor Antin Plays with Politics

by Ian Forster | Jun 29, 2016

Eleanor Antin discusses her use of paper dolls to create politically charged sculptures and videos in a new episode of ART21 “Exclusive.”

This Week in Art: 6.27-7.3

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 27, 2016

This Week in Art: 6.27-7.3

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 27, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including Matthew Barney’s impact on Kanye West, and events and exhibitions from New York to London.

Deep Focus: Inside Art21 Films

Behind the Scenes of Season 8: Chicago

by Art21 | Jun 23, 2016

Deep Focus: Inside Art21 Films

Behind the Scenes of Season 8: Chicago

by Art21 | Jun 23, 2016

Go behind the scenes of “Art in the Twenty-First Century” Season 8, as we film Barbara Kasten and Theaster Gates in Chicago.

ART21 Educators Year 6: Meet Elizabeth, Joseph, Margaret, and Erica

by Joe Fusaro | Jun 21, 2016

ART21 Educators Year 6: Meet Elizabeth, Joseph, Margaret, and Erica

by Joe Fusaro | Jun 21, 2016

Introducing four of the newest ART21 Educators: Elizabeth Williams, Joseph Eduardo Iacona, Margaret Segalla, & Erica Richard, who together teach 1,000+ students each year.

This Week in Art: 6.20-6.26

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 20, 2016

This Week in Art: 6.20-6.26

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 20, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including the latest round of Art Car commissions, and events and exhibitions everywhere from St. Petersburg to Paris.

Deep Focus: Inside Art21 Films

Get the Inside Scoop on ART21 Films with “Deep Focus”

by Art21 | Jun 16, 2016

Deep Focus: Inside Art21 Films

Get the Inside Scoop on ART21 Films with “Deep Focus”

by Art21 | Jun 16, 2016

Announcing a new column that goes in-depth with ART21 artists, and takes you behind-the-scenes of ART21 films .

ART21 Educators Year 6: Meet Ann, Daniela, Nick, and Amber

by Joe Fusaro | Jun 14, 2016

ART21 Educators Year 6: Meet Ann, Daniela, Nick, and Amber

by Joe Fusaro | Jun 14, 2016

Introducing four of the newest ART21 Educators: Ann Schwab, Daniela Cadena, Nick Kozak, and Amber Arnold, who teach kindergarten through college across the U.S. and Mexico.

This Week in Art: 6.13-6.19

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 13, 2016

This Week in Art: 6.13-6.19

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 13, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including Carrie Mae Weems’ “Grace Notes,” and events and exhibitions everywhere from Los Angeles to London.

Art21 Extended Play

The Making of Martin Puryear’s “Big Bling”

by Ian Forster | Jun 10, 2016

Art21 Extended Play

The Making of Martin Puryear’s “Big Bling”

by Ian Forster | Jun 10, 2016

Today’s ART21 “Exclusive” follows Martin Puryear’s monumental public sculpture “Big Bling” as it’s created and installed in Madison Square Park.

SCREENING 6.11.16 | Art of Brooklyn Film Festival

by Art21 | Jun 9, 2016

SCREENING 6.11.16 | Art of Brooklyn Film Festival

by Art21 | Jun 9, 2016

The “New York Close Up” film “Lucas Blalock’s Digital Toolkit” is screening in Brooklyn Heights this Saturday as part of the 2016 Art of Brooklyn Film Festival.

Announcing this Year’s ART21 Educators

by Art21 | Jun 7, 2016

Announcing this Year’s ART21 Educators

by Art21 | Jun 7, 2016

Announcing the sixth year of ART21 Educators! Meet twelve teachers throughout North America who are amping up their curriculums with ART21 films and contemporary art.

This Week in Art: 6.6-6.12

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 6, 2016

This Week in Art: 6.6-6.12

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 6, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including recent awards won by ART21 artists, and events and exhibitions everywhere from New Haven to Hong Kong.

Art21 New York Close Up

Bryan Zanisnik & Eric Winkler’s Animated Conversation

by Wesley Miller | Jun 3, 2016

Art21 New York Close Up

Bryan Zanisnik & Eric Winkler’s Animated Conversation

by Wesley Miller | Jun 3, 2016

Stories from Bryan Zanisnik’s life as an artist are transformed into animated comics by his friend Eric Winkler in a special new film from the ART21 “New York Close Up” series.

This Week in Art: 5.30-6.5

by Lindsey Davis | May 30, 2016

This Week in Art: 5.30-6.5

by Lindsey Davis | May 30, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including our announcement of “Art in the Twenty-First Century” Season 8, and events and exhibitions everywhere from New York to Norway.

Staff Pick

Staff Picks: May 2016

by Art21 | May 27, 2016

Staff Pick

Staff Picks: May 2016

by Art21 | May 27, 2016

A selection of films and exhibitions, personally recommended by members of the ART21 staff.

ART21 Announces New Season of “Art in the Twenty-First Century” this September on PBS

by Art21 | May 26, 2016

ART21 Announces New Season of “Art in the Twenty-First Century” this September on PBS

by Art21 | May 26, 2016

Announcing the host and artists featured in the upcoming season of ART21’s PBS series “Art in the Twenty-First Century.”

This Week in Art: 5.23-5.29

by Lindsey Davis | May 23, 2016

This Week in Art: 5.23-5.29

by Lindsey Davis | May 23, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including William Kentridge speaking out against Europe’s refugee policies, and events and exhibitions everywhere from San Francisco to D.C.

This Week in Art: 5.16-5.22

by Lindsey Davis | May 16, 2016

This Week in Art: 5.16-5.22

by Lindsey Davis | May 16, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including Martin Puryear’s new public sculpture in Madison Square Park, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Los Angeles to London.

SCREENING 5.10.16 | Kimsooja film at Cooper Union

by Art21 | May 9, 2016

SCREENING 5.10.16 | Kimsooja film at Cooper Union

by Art21 | May 9, 2016

An ART21-produced special feature film on Kimsooja is screening tomorrow night at Cooper Union’s Frederick P. Rose Auditorium.

This Week in Art: 5.9-5.15

by Lindsey Davis | May 9, 2016

This Week in Art: 5.9-5.15

by Lindsey Davis | May 9, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including Mary Mattingly’s collaboration with MoMA teens and a special ART21 screening happening tomorrow night at Cooper Union.

Educator Spotlight

Art21 Educator Spotlight: Shannah Burton

by Pauline Noyes | May 6, 2016

Educator Spotlight

Art21 Educator Spotlight: Shannah Burton

by Pauline Noyes | May 6, 2016

An interview with Art21 Educator Shannah Burton, on how the integration of Art21 materials in her classroom has expanded and informed her teaching practice.

This Week in Art: 5.2-5.8

by Lindsey Davis | May 2, 2016

This Week in Art: 5.2-5.8

by Lindsey Davis | May 2, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including Yinka Shonibare MBE’s influence on “Lemonade,” and exhibitions on view everywhere from Memphis to Montreal.

This Week in Art: 4.25-5.1

by Lindsey Davis | Apr 25, 2016

This Week in Art: 4.25-5.1

by Lindsey Davis | Apr 25, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including the selection of Mark Bradford as the United States’ representative at the 2017 Venice Biennale, and exhibitions on view everywhere from Florida to France.

Staff Pick

Staff Picks: April 2016

by Art21 | Apr 20, 2016

Staff Pick

Staff Picks: April 2016

by Art21 | Apr 20, 2016

A selection of exhibitions on view in New York City, personally recommended by members of the ART21 staff.

This Week in Art: 4.18-4.24

by Lindsey Davis | Apr 18, 2016

This Week in Art: 4.18-4.24

by Lindsey Davis | Apr 18, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including a tour of projects being developed by ART21 artists and exhibitions on view everywhere from Minneapolis to Reykjavik.

This Week in Art: 4.11-4.17

by Lindsey Davis | Apr 11, 2016

This Week in Art: 4.11-4.17

by Lindsey Davis | Apr 11, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including broken attendance records in Australia and a new children’s book celebrating the life of Louise Bourgeois.

This Week in Art: 4.4-4.10

by Lindsey Davis | Apr 4, 2016

This Week in Art: 4.4-4.10

by Lindsey Davis | Apr 4, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including collaborations between visual artists and musicians, commentary on conceptual art, and upcoming exhibitions in NYC and around the world.

Art21 Extended Play

Sarah Sze’s Experimental Site

by Ian Forster | Apr 1, 2016

Art21 Extended Play

Sarah Sze’s Experimental Site

by Ian Forster | Apr 1, 2016

Today’s ART21 Exclusive features Sarah Sze discussing her sculpture “Measuring Stick,” which explores the “measurement of time and space through the moving image.”