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Judy Pfaff Curates at CUE

by Trong Gia Nguyen | May 9, 2008

Judy Pfaff Curates at CUE

by Trong Gia Nguyen | May 9, 2008

Up through May 31st at the CUE Foundation is an exhibition by David Krueger, curated by Art:21 Season 4 artist Judy Pfaff. Krueger has recreated his childhood post office in …

Dialog:City in Denver

by Trong Gia Nguyen | May 7, 2008

Dialog:City in Denver

by Trong Gia Nguyen | May 7, 2008

Later this summer, from August 22-29, the Denver metro area will host Dialog:City, a convergence of education, art and democracy. Slated as an exhibition and cultural event that “catalyzes civic …

Walton Ford at Paul Kasmin Gallery

by Nicole J. Caruth | May 7, 2008

Walton Ford at Paul Kasmin Gallery

by Nicole J. Caruth | May 7, 2008

An exhibition of recent watercolor’s by Art21 artist Walton Ford (Season 2) opens tomorrow at Paul Kasmin Gallery. This is the artist’s first exhibition at the gallery since his traveling …

Carnegie Prize Goes to Vija Celmins

by Trong Gia Nguyen | May 5, 2008

Carnegie Prize Goes to Vija Celmins

by Trong Gia Nguyen | May 5, 2008

Vija Celmins (Season 2) has been awarded the Carnegie Prize for her work Night Sky in the Carnegie International’s Life on Mars exhibition.  In addition to a monetary award of …

Berliner Salon: Gallery Weekend Arrives

by Emilie Trice | May 2, 2008

Berliner Salon: Gallery Weekend Arrives

by Emilie Trice | May 2, 2008

The 1st of May is a national holiday in Berlin, when businesses close and the streets fill with music, dancing, social demonstrations, and, finally, riots. Today, however, May 2nd, marks …

Applebroog Award to Rafael Sanchez

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Apr 30, 2008

Applebroog Award to Rafael Sanchez

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Apr 30, 2008

As reported on Artnet, performance artist Rafael Sanchez has won the $10,000 Ida Applebroog (Season 3) Award at Exit Art in New York, established to nurture outstanding artists at critical …

Louise Bourgeois’ Awakening

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Apr 28, 2008

Louise Bourgeois’ Awakening

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Apr 28, 2008

From yesterday’s Observer there is a fascinating article about the “epidemic”, “affliction” and “nocturnal literacy” that is insomnia. Included is a bit on Louise Bourgeois (Season 1), who the journalist …

Berliner Salon: Don’t Miss Raymond Pettibon at CFA

by Emilie Trice | Apr 25, 2008

Berliner Salon: Don’t Miss Raymond Pettibon at CFA

by Emilie Trice | Apr 25, 2008

Art:21 Season 2 artist Raymond Pettibon’s solo exhibition at Contemporary Fine Arts closes tomorrow, so make sure to stop by the gallery’s spacious new building directly across from Museum Insel. …

An-My Lê: Events Ashore

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Apr 25, 2008

An-My Lê: Events Ashore

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Apr 25, 2008

Vietnam-born, Season 4 artist An-My Lê‘s second solo show at Murray Guy opens this Saturday with Events Ashore, her latest series of photographs shot in coastal waters and regions from …

Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco

by Nicole J. Caruth | Apr 25, 2008

Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco

by Nicole J. Caruth | Apr 25, 2008

In 1998, internationally renowned architect Daniel Libeskind was selected to design the Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) in San Francisco. On June 8, the CJM will at last open its doors …

Andrea Zittel in Basel

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Apr 23, 2008

Andrea Zittel in Basel

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Apr 23, 2008

Schaulager in Basel, Switzerland opens a two person exhibition this Saturday, April 26th, with the work of Monika Sosnowska and Art:21 Season 1 artist Andrea Zittel. Both artists respond to …

Orozco Revelation

by Maria Nicanor | Apr 18, 2008

Orozco Revelation

by Maria Nicanor | Apr 18, 2008

One of the most interesting documentaries I have ever seen about Gabriel Orozco (Season 2) – and which was a total revelation into his work – is the Mexican production …

Art21 and Mel Chin’s “Fundred” team in overdrive at NAEA

by Kristin Farr | Apr 18, 2008

Art21 and Mel Chin’s “Fundred” team in overdrive at NAEA

by Kristin Farr | Apr 18, 2008

  Last month, Art21 and Mel Chin (Season 1) took arts educators from around the world by storm as they presented two of the most dynamic sessions the National Arts …

Mike Kelley Retrospective in Brussels

by Nicole J. Caruth | Apr 18, 2008

Mike Kelley Retrospective in Brussels

by Nicole J. Caruth | Apr 18, 2008

Last week, the Wiels Centre for Contemporary Art opened the first retrospective exhibition in Belgium of works by Art21 artist Mike Kelley (Season 1). On view through July 27, 2008, …

Barry McGee in Newcastle

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Apr 16, 2008

Barry McGee in Newcastle

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Apr 16, 2008

There are only twelve days left to catch Art:21 Season One artist Barry McGee‘s – aka Twister – first major solo exhibition in the United Kingdom at the Baltic Centre …

Tim Hawkinson Down Under

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Apr 14, 2008

Tim Hawkinson Down Under

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Apr 14, 2008

Scout, an exhibition of work by Art21 Season 2 artist Tim Hawkinson, is on view at the Gow Langsford Gallery in Auckland, New Zealand until May 16th. Hawkinson‚Äôs full range …

Berliner Salon: Don’t miss Roni Horn at the Deutsche Guggenheim

by Emilie Trice | Apr 11, 2008

Berliner Salon: Don’t miss Roni Horn at the Deutsche Guggenheim

by Emilie Trice | Apr 11, 2008

True North, a group exhibition featuring Art21 Season 3 artist Roni Horn, closes this Sunday at the Deutsche Guggenheim in Berlin. The exhibition includes work by seven contemporary artists, “whose …

Art21 artists in “TRANSactions” in Atlanta

by David Roesing | Apr 9, 2008

Art21 artists in “TRANSactions” in Atlanta

by David Roesing | Apr 9, 2008

TRANSactions: Contemporary Latin American and Latino Art, a group show which opened on March 15 at the High Museum in Atlanta features work from three Art21 artists. Alfredo Jaar, Inigo …

Photography on Photography at The Met

by Nicole J. Caruth | Apr 8, 2008

Photography on Photography at The Met

by Nicole J. Caruth | Apr 8, 2008

Last September, the Metropolitan Museum of Art opened a new gallery on the second floor dedicated exclusively to contemporary photographs. The second exhibition in this space, Photography on Photography: Reflections …

Josiah McElheny at the Henry Art Gallery

by Nicole J. Caruth | Apr 7, 2008

Josiah McElheny at the Henry Art Gallery

by Nicole J. Caruth | Apr 7, 2008

The Last Scattering Surface, an enormous spherical sculpture composed of metal and glass by Art21 artist Josiah McElheny (Season 3), has traveled to the University of Washington’s Henry Art Gallery. …

Berliner Salon: Arturo Herrera at Galerie Max Hetzler

by Emilie Trice | Apr 4, 2008

Berliner Salon: Arturo Herrera at Galerie Max Hetzler

by Emilie Trice | Apr 4, 2008

This evening, Galerie Max Hetzler in Berlin opened the second installment of Always There, a group exhibition featuring work by Art:21 Season 3 artist Arturo Herrera. Herrera’s particular interest in …

Mike Kelley Banners at 1018 Art

by Nicole J. Caruth | Apr 4, 2008

Mike Kelley Banners at 1018 Art

by Nicole J. Caruth | Apr 4, 2008

On view at 1018 Art in Manhattan through April 26, 2008, Cut Felt Banners features collaged textile works created by Art21 artist Mike Kelley (Season 1) between 1985 and 1993. …

James Turrell Skyspace at Pomona College

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Apr 2, 2008

James Turrell Skyspace at Pomona College

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Apr 2, 2008

Pomona College alumnus James Turrell (Season 1) has produced a Skyspace for his alma mater in the Draper Courtyard of the campus, realized in collaboration with consulting architects Marmol Radziner …

Pettibon and McGee at Riverside Art Museum

by David Roesing | Mar 28, 2008

Pettibon and McGee at Riverside Art Museum

by David Roesing | Mar 28, 2008

Two shows featuring Art:21 artists open simultaneously on March 30 at the Riverside Art Museum in California. The Big Sad, a two-person show by Barry Mcgee (Season 1) and Clare …

Raymond Pettibon solo exhibition at Contemporary Fine Arts Berlin

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Mar 28, 2008

Raymond Pettibon solo exhibition at Contemporary Fine Arts Berlin

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Mar 28, 2008

Berlin-based Contemporary Fine Arts gallery is currently exhibiting the work of Art:21 Season 2 artist Raymond Pettibon. No Title, 2008 includes a large wall drawing in addition to video and …

Walker, Puryear, and Marshall featured in Corcoran show

by David Roesing | Mar 28, 2008

Walker, Puryear, and Marshall featured in Corcoran show

by David Roesing | Mar 28, 2008

Those in the Washington D.C. area should take a moment to check out The American Evolution, an expansive show at the Corcoran Gallery of Art on view through July 27. …

Three person show featuring Sally Mann in Denver

by David Roesing | Mar 26, 2008

Three person show featuring Sally Mann in Denver

by David Roesing | Mar 26, 2008

The work of Art 21 artist Sally Mann (Season 1) is prominently featured in still, a new three person show at the Center for Visual Art at the Metropolitan State …

Martin Puryear retrospective at Modern Art Museum of Ft. Worth

by Nicole J. Caruth | Mar 26, 2008

Martin Puryear retrospective at Modern Art Museum of Ft. Worth

by Nicole J. Caruth | Mar 26, 2008

Through May 18, 2008, the traveling retrospective of work by Art21 artist Martin Puryear (Season 2), is on view at the Modern Art Museum of Forth Worth and features nearly …

Eleanor Antin installation at the Armory Show

by David Roesing | Mar 26, 2008

Eleanor Antin installation at the Armory Show

by David Roesing | Mar 26, 2008

Those who are planning to see the Armory Show in New York this weekend (March 27- 30) will want to check out the Eleanor Antin (Season 2) solo exhibition at …

Kiki Smith: Her Home and Wallpaper

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Mar 21, 2008

Kiki Smith: Her Home and Wallpaper

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Mar 21, 2008

Studio Printworks has produced a hand-screened wallpaper in collaboration with Kiki Smith (Season 2). Maiden & Moonflower depicts an evening scene of a woman standing beneath a tree bough inhabited …

Walker and Bourgeois in Flaunt Magazine

by Nicole J. Caruth | Mar 21, 2008

Walker and Bourgeois in Flaunt Magazine

by Nicole J. Caruth | Mar 21, 2008

The Spring 2008 fashion issue of the arts and entertainment glossy, Flaunt Magazine, features Art21 artists Kara Walker (Season 2) and Louise Bourgeois (Season 1). While Walker’s work is currently …

Last Day: Susan Rothenberg in Athens

by Nicole J. Caruth | Mar 20, 2008

Last Day: Susan Rothenberg in Athens

by Nicole J. Caruth | Mar 20, 2008

An exhibition of paintings by Susan Rothenberg (Season 3) closes today at Bernier-Eliades Gallery in Athens, Greece. Rothenberg’s paintings, through “thickly layered and intense brushwork…depict scenes from everyday life‚Äîeither an …

Martian Museum show at Barbican features real Art21 artists

by David Roesing | Mar 18, 2008

Martian Museum show at Barbican features real Art21 artists

by David Roesing | Mar 18, 2008

Examining contemporary art from the perspective of an extraterrestrial, the group show Martian Museum of Terrestrial Art, which opens this week at the Barbican Art Gallery in London, features the …

Whitney Biennial Model Tees

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Mar 14, 2008

Whitney Biennial Model Tees

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Mar 14, 2008

The Whitney Museum has collaborated with the Gap on a series of t-shirts designed by past Whitney Biennial artists, including Art21 artists Cai Guo-Qiang, Barbara Kruger (her design is pictured …

Barry McGee photograph available through Iconoclast Editions

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 11, 2008

Barry McGee photograph available through Iconoclast Editions

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 11, 2008

Released today through Iconoclast Editions is a new Barry McGee (Art:21 Season 1) photograph. View and purchase here. Untitled, 2007 C-print 16 X 20 inches Edition of 200 Numbered and …

The Missing Peace at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

by Nicole J. Caruth | Mar 11, 2008

The Missing Peace at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

by Nicole J. Caruth | Mar 11, 2008

Currently on view at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, The Missing Peace: Artists Consider the Dalai Lama is a traveling multimedia exhibition that brings together 88 artists whose …