Tag Archives: Ai Weiwei

The Walker Curates the News: 09.22.14

by Walker Art Center | Sep 22, 2014

The Walker Curates the News: 09.22.14

by Walker Art Center | Sep 22, 2014

From Kraftwerk’s “post human” sounds to Ai Weiwei’s new Lego portraits, the Walker rounds up the latest in contemporary art news.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 17, 2014

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 17, 2014

Cao Fei finds inspiration in film noir, Mary Reid Kelley continues to explore the Minotaur, Do-Ho Suh to sign books in Austin, and more in this week’s roundup of ART21-featured artists.

The Walker Curates the News: 09.01.14

by Walker Art Center | Sep 2, 2014

The Walker Curates the News: 09.01.14

by Walker Art Center | Sep 2, 2014

“Do nests for humans really reduce our so-called footprint? Do we need woven wood to entice us to the forest?” Dushko Petrovich looks at the dark side of “natural architecture” …

The Walker Curates the News: 08.25.14

by Walker Art Center | Aug 25, 2014

The Walker Curates the News: 08.25.14

by Walker Art Center | Aug 25, 2014

Despite friction between artist and director and budgetary bumps that stalled production, Jason Wishnow’s short sci-fi film The Sandstorm is expected to premiere soon. In his acting debut, Ai Weiwei will play a tuk …

The Walker Curates the News: 08.18.14

by Walker Art Center | Aug 18, 2014

The Walker Curates the News: 08.18.14

by Walker Art Center | Aug 18, 2014

#IfTheyGunnedMeDown diptychs on Twitter, Ai Weiwei vase smasher pleads not guilty, John Baldessari offers a dose of fame, and more.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jul 28, 2014

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jul 28, 2014

Cai Guo-Qiang sends art up the river in Shanghai, Doris Salcedo, Janine Antoni, and Cindy Sherman receive awards, and more in this week’s roundup.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jul 7, 2014

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jul 7, 2014

Paul Pfeiffer remixes World Cup footage, Jenny Holzer projects Aboriginal poetry, Ai Weiwei collaborates with a Navajo artist, and more.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Apr 14, 2014

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Apr 14, 2014

Ai Weiwei stars in a science fiction film, El Anatsui creates new work for the Royal Academy, LaToya Ruby Frazier and Mary Reid Kelley receive Guggenheim fellowships, and more in this week’s roundup.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Apr 7, 2014

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Apr 7, 2014

Mika Tajima gets a solo show in New York, five Art21 artists exhibit at the Studio Museum in Harlem, Richard Tuttle explains how artists are like clouds, and more.

Art21 Extended Play

“Exclusive” Curated (Part 3 of 3)

by Art21 | Mar 20, 2014

Art21 Extended Play

“Exclusive” Curated (Part 3 of 3)

by Art21 | Mar 20, 2014

A look back at Lynda Benglis, Ai Weiwei, Margaret Kilgallen, and other Art21 artists in this third Exclusive playlist.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Mar 17, 2014

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Mar 17, 2014

Barbara Kruger and Fred Wilson appropriate and critique, Alfredo Jaar and Krzysztof Wodiczko re-frame history, John Baldessari shares some of his favorite things, and more.

Reflections on Chinese Contemporary Art: Ai Weiwei, Cao Fei, and Cai Guo-Qiang

by Jonathan Munar | Mar 5, 2014

Reflections on Chinese Contemporary Art: Ai Weiwei, Cao Fei, and Cai Guo-Qiang

by Jonathan Munar | Mar 5, 2014

“Armory Focus: China” curator Philip Tinari discusses artists Ai Weiwei, Cao Fei, and Cai Guo-Qiang.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Dec 9, 2013

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Dec 9, 2013

LaToya Ruby Frazier charters a helicopter, a building is named after John Baldessari, and more in this week’s roundup.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 21, 2013

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 21, 2013

Carrie Mae Weems tackles issues of identity and belonging, Kimsooja has a thirty-year retrospective, Ai Weiwei organizes a film program, and more.
Lynda Benglis. "Everything Flows (1980–2013)," installation view. Courtesy the artist and Locks Gallery (Philadelphia, PA)

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 3, 2013

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 3, 2013

William Kentridge is coming to Brooklyn, Lynda Benglis is featured in Artforum, Ai Weiwei is chatting with visitors in Toronto, and more.
Arturo Herrera, "Mushrooms (detail)," 2009. Mixed media on paper; 57.625 x 44.75 inches; Artwork © Arturo Herrera/Image courtesy of the artist and Sikkema Jenkins & Co., New York.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Aug 19, 2013

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Aug 19, 2013

Arturo Herrera curates a show in Texas, Cindy Sherman photos disturb in Norway, Laylah Ali showcases an abolitionist online…

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jul 29, 2013

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jul 29, 2013

Ai Weiwei’s zodiac heads go to Cleveland, Judy Pfaff explores time, Marina Abramovic turns to crowdsourcing, and more in today’s roundup.
Gabriel Orozco, "Heráldico oro," 2013. Tempera and polished gold leaf on canvas and wood. 40 x 40 x 4 cm. Courtesy Michel Zabé & Omar Luis Olguin. © Gabriel Orozco.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jul 15, 2013

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jul 15, 2013

Gabriel Orozco’s whale hangs in Austria, Hiroshi Sugimoto makes scarves, Collier Schorr collaborates for VICE…
Vija Celmins. "Untitled (Web 3)," 2002. 1-color photogravure/aquatint/drypoint. Courtesy the artist and McKenzie Fine Art, New York, NY.

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jun 24, 2013

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jun 24, 2013

Vija Celmins is cast in a web, Ellen Gallagher covers a glossy, Ai Weiwei drops his first music album, Carrie Mae Weems arrives in Cleveland…
Raymond Pettibon. "No Title (Safe he called…)," 2010. Courtesy the artist, the High Line and David Zwirner, New York/London.

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jun 10, 2013

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jun 10, 2013

Raymond Pettibon quotes rapper Notorious B.I.G., Ai Weiwei pitches 1,000 tents, Paul McCarthy has multiple exhibitions in New York City, and more.
Ellen Gallagher. "Deluxe 2004–5 (detail, Wiglette)." Courtesy Tate Modern. © Ellen Gallagher

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | May 28, 2013

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | May 28, 2013

Ellen Gallagher plays on black vernacular, John Baldessari considers crowds, William Wegmen displays vintage prints, and more…
Jeff Koons. "Antiquity 3," 2009–11. Oil on canvas 102 x 138 inches. Courtesy the artist and Gagosian New York.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | May 13, 2013

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | May 13, 2013

Jeff Koons layers ancient sculptures and popular images, Charles Atlas collaborates with sound artists, Ai Wei Wei explores medical disaster in Hong Kong, and more.
Mansai Nomura + Hiroshi Sugimoto. "SANBASO, Divine Dance," 2013. Courtesy Japan Society and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Mar 25, 2013

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Mar 25, 2013

This week, Hiroshi Sugimoto presents film and performance, Carrie Mae Weems explores feminism’s evolution, James Turrell kicks off a series of exhibitions, and much more.
Do Ho Suh. "Karma," 2012. Courtesy New Orleans Museum of Art.

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Mar 18, 2013

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Mar 18, 2013

A Do-Ho Suh sculpture rises in NOLA, Ursula von Rydingsvard talks woodwork, Ai Weiwei pays homage to Pablo Neruda, Charles Atlas brings sound to Frieze…
assume vivid astro focus. “alter visions after fatalities,” 2013. Courtesy the artists and The Suzanne Geiss Company.

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Mar 11, 2013

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Mar 11, 2013

Assume vivid astro focus brighten up the Armory Show, Barbara Kruger talks to Interview magazine, and several artists open new exhibitions.
Kara Walker. "The Theater" from 'Rise Up Ye Mighty Race', 2012. Courtesy the artist and the Art Institute of Chicago.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Mar 4, 2013

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Mar 4, 2013

Kara Walker exhibits in Chicago, Ann Hamilton shows new textile-inspired prints, Fred Wilson receives a Mayor’s Award—all this and more in our Weekly Roundup.
Mika Rottenberg. "Felicia from Tropical Breeze," 2004. Image courtesy of the artist and Magasin 3.

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Feb 18, 2013

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Feb 18, 2013

Works by LaToya Ruby Frazier and Jeff Koons travel to Rome, Pierre Huyghe wins the Haftmann Prize, Laylah Ali’s Greenheads meet up in Minneapolis.

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jan 22, 2013

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jan 22, 2013

Ai Weiwei’s work is part of the celebration of the U.S. Presidential Inauguration, Trenton Doyle Hancock wins the Greenfield Prize, and much more.
Kiki Smith. Everywhere (Sitting Fawn), 2010. Courtesy of the artist and the Barbara Gross Galerie.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Dec 24, 2012

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Dec 24, 2012

This week’s roundup has news on Kiki Smith, Marina Abramovic, Matthew Barney, and other artists featured in Art21’s programs and documentaries.
Ai Weiwei. "Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads," 2012. Photo courtesy the artist. © 2012 Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Dec 3, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Dec 3, 2012

This week’s roundup has the latest news on Ai Weiwei, Erin Shirreff, Laurie Anderson and other artists featured in Art21’s television programs and online documentaries.
Ai Weiwei. "Grass-Mud Horse Style," (2012). Image courtesy of the artist.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 29, 2012

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 29, 2012

This week’s roundup has the latest news on Gabriel Orozco, Fred Wilson, Laurie Simmons and other artists featured in Art21’s programs and documentaries.

Teaching with Contemporary Art

Visionary Studios: Getting Started

by Joe Fusaro | Oct 10, 2012

Teaching with Contemporary Art

Visionary Studios: Getting Started

by Joe Fusaro | Oct 10, 2012

Anyone who knows me often asks about how I coordinate three jobs. I teach two high school classes and serve as department chair in my school district, work as Art21’s …
Walton Ford. The Rolling Stones, Grrr! 2012. Image courtesy of rollingstones.com.

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 24, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 24, 2012

This week’s roundup has the latest news on Cai Guo-Qiang, Barbara Kruger, Walton Ford and other artists featured in Art21 documentaries and programs.
Ai Weiwei. “Cube Light”, 2008. Courtesy of the artist and Galerie Urs Meile, Beijing-Lucerne.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 17, 2012

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 17, 2012

This week’s roundup has news on Cindy Sherman, Richard Tuttle, Shahzia Sikander and other artists featured in Art21 documentaries and programs.

Art21 Extended Play

Exclusive | Ai Weiwei: New Communication

by Claudine Isé | Jul 6, 2012

Art21 Extended Play

Exclusive | Ai Weiwei: New Communication

by Claudine Isé | Jul 6, 2012

Art21’s latest Exclusive video: in one of his first on-camera interviews following his release from detention in 2011, Ai Weiwei discusses the potential for artists to express themselves online.

Teaching with Contemporary Art

Teaching with Change

by Joe Fusaro | May 23, 2012

Teaching with Contemporary Art

Teaching with Change

by Joe Fusaro | May 23, 2012

Last week I presented a Season 6 Access screening of the Change episode featuring Catherine Opie, El Anatsui and Ai Weiwei. During the screening I made some notes to share …