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A collection of unpublished interviews and thematic lists of ART21 films

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Ten (More) Artists on Radicalism and Resistance

by Art21 | Nov 18, 2015

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Ten (More) Artists on Radicalism and Resistance

by Art21 | Nov 18, 2015

In last year’s November/December issue we investigated ideas of unrest and revolution, and the ways art can and has innovated in the name of change. The months that followed saw huge …

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Catherine Opie: Shifting Observations

by Nicole J. Caruth | Dec 19, 2014

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Catherine Opie: Shifting Observations

by Nicole J. Caruth | Dec 19, 2014

In a newly published ART21 interview from 2011, Catherine Opie discusses concepts of utopia and dystopia, the idea of America as the great democracy, and more.

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Mark Bradford on Prospect.1 New Orleans

by Art21 | Dec 12, 2014

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Mark Bradford on Prospect.1 New Orleans

by Art21 | Dec 12, 2014

On the occasion of ART21’s new film on Prospect.3 New Orleans, we look back to Mark Bradford’s keynote address at the 2009 National Art Education Association conference, in which the artist discussed his sculpture for Prospect.1.

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Ten Artists on Radicalism and Resistance

by Nicole J. Caruth | Nov 17, 2014

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Ten Artists on Radicalism and Resistance

by Nicole J. Caruth | Nov 17, 2014

ART21 films are doorways into social and political issues of our time. In this roundup ten artists comment on cultural exclusion and resistance, peace and protest, documentary war photography, revolutionary …

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Twelve Artists on Publics

by Nicole J. Caruth | Sep 3, 2014

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Twelve Artists on Publics

by Nicole J. Caruth | Sep 3, 2014

The “Publics” Issue kicks off with a roundup of videos from the ART21 archive.

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What is the value of art?

by Nicole J. Caruth | May 28, 2014

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What is the value of art?

by Nicole J. Caruth | May 28, 2014

In 2009, during the Great Recession, we asked, “What is the value of art?” Here’s how our writers responded.

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Ten Artists on Value

by Jonathan Munar | May 8, 2014

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Ten Artists on Value

by Jonathan Munar | May 8, 2014

A roundup of Art21 videos featuring artists describing their own perceptions of the value of their work.

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Florian Maier-Aichen: Built-in Mistakes

by Art21 | Feb 20, 2014

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Florian Maier-Aichen: Built-in Mistakes

by Art21 | Feb 20, 2014

In a new previously unpublished interview Florian Maier-Aichen discusses his beginnings as an artist, the evolution of his hybrid practice, and more.

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Jeff Koons: Art Changes Every Day

by Art21 | Jan 30, 2014

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Jeff Koons: Art Changes Every Day

by Art21 | Jan 30, 2014

Jeff Koons speaks about his relationship with art, his exhibition at the Château de Versailles, and misrepresentations of his work.

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Yinka Shonibare MBE: Welcome Guests

by Art21 | Jan 21, 2014

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Yinka Shonibare MBE: Welcome Guests

by Art21 | Jan 21, 2014

Yinka Shonibare MBE talks about his collaborative process, his vision for an artist’s residency and community, and the meaning of failure.

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Six Artists on Becoming Artists

by Art21 | Nov 5, 2013

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Six Artists on Becoming Artists

by Art21 | Nov 5, 2013

A roundup of Exclusive films in which Art21 artists talk about becoming or being artists.

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Kimsooja: It Was Just a Dream

by Art21 | Oct 21, 2013

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Kimsooja: It Was Just a Dream

by Art21 | Oct 21, 2013

Artist Kimsooja discusses her path to becoming an artist, her earliest influences, and her “breathing room” installations.

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Allan McCollum: In Charge of His Own Destiny

by Art21 | Oct 1, 2013

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Allan McCollum: In Charge of His Own Destiny

by Art21 | Oct 1, 2013

Artist Allan McCollum reflects on early influences, from his famous uncle Jon Gnagy to post-war mass production and science fiction films.