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This Week in Art

For Freedoms Launches the 50 State Initiative, Nick Cave Takes Over the Park Avenue Armory, & More

by Rachel Heidenry | Jun 4, 2018

This Week in Art

For Freedoms Launches the 50 State Initiative, Nick Cave Takes Over the Park Avenue Armory, & More

by Rachel Heidenry | Jun 4, 2018

A look at this week’s art news, including a new public art initiative launched by the artist-run Super PAC For Freedoms, and a new participatory performance series by Nick Cave.

This Week in Art 11.13-11.19: Prospect.4 Opens Friday in New Orleans

by Lindsey Davis | Nov 13, 2017

This Week in Art 11.13-11.19: Prospect.4 Opens Friday in New Orleans

by Lindsey Davis | Nov 13, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including the fourth Prospect New Orleans triennial opening this week, and events and exhibitions from New York to Nice.

This Week in Art 10.9-10.15: Jeff Koons Collaborates with Snapchat

by Lindsey Davis | Oct 9, 2017

This Week in Art 10.9-10.15: Jeff Koons Collaborates with Snapchat

by Lindsey Davis | Oct 9, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Jeff Koons’s work entering augmented reality, and events and exhibitions from Tampa to Basel.

This Week in Art 9.11-9.17: Cindy Sherman and Maya Lin Celebrated as TIME “Firsts”

by Lindsey Davis | Sep 11, 2017

This Week in Art 9.11-9.17: Cindy Sherman and Maya Lin Celebrated as TIME “Firsts”

by Lindsey Davis | Sep 11, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including a special Time Magazine project honoring women, and events and exhibitions from Paris to Philadelphia.

This Week in Art 9.4-9.10: Women Artists Bring Protest Messages to Times Square

by Lindsey Davis | Sep 4, 2017

This Week in Art 9.4-9.10: Women Artists Bring Protest Messages to Times Square

by Lindsey Davis | Sep 4, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including a new public art commission for Times Square, and events and exhibitions from Los Angeles to London.

This Week in Art 7.31-8.6: “Big Science” Named One of the 150 Greatest Albums by Women

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 31, 2017

This Week in Art 7.31-8.6: “Big Science” Named One of the 150 Greatest Albums by Women

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 31, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Laurie Anderson’s debut album receiving new praise, and events and exhibitions from Detroit to Denver.

This Week in Art 7.3-7.9: Nick Cave’s “Here Hear” Coming to Chicago This Fall

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 3, 2017

This Week in Art 7.3-7.9: Nick Cave’s “Here Hear” Coming to Chicago This Fall

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 3, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including the latest commission of Nick Cave’s collaborative community performance “Here Hear,” and events and exhibitions from Santa Fe to Seoul.

This Week in Art 6.26-7.2: Richard Serra Designs 55th New York Film Festival Poster

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 26, 2017

This Week in Art 6.26-7.2: Richard Serra Designs 55th New York Film Festival Poster

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 26, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Richard Serra’s newly released poster for the 55th New York Film Festival, and events and exhibitions from Milwaukee to Los Angeles.

This Week in Art 6.12-6.18: Matthew Ritchie Unveils “The Temptation of the Diagram”

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 12, 2017

This Week in Art 6.12-6.18: Matthew Ritchie Unveils “The Temptation of the Diagram”

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 12, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Matthew Ritchie’s latest work and events and exhibitions from Hartford to Zurich.

This Week in Art 2.27-3.5: Rashid Johnson’s Directorial Debut

by Lindsey Davis | Feb 27, 2017

This Week in Art 2.27-3.5: Rashid Johnson’s Directorial Debut

by Lindsey Davis | Feb 27, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Rashid Johnson directing his first feature film, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Durham to Denmark.

This Week in Art 2.20-2.26: William Kentridge Launches Arts Incubator

by Lindsey Davis | Feb 20, 2017

This Week in Art 2.20-2.26: William Kentridge Launches Arts Incubator

by Lindsey Davis | Feb 20, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including William Kentridge’s new arts nonprofit, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Houston to Frankfurt.

This Week in Art: 10.10-10.16

by Kelly Olshan | Oct 10, 2016

This Week in Art: 10.10-10.16

by Kelly Olshan | Oct 10, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including Natalia Almada’s film premiere at the New York Film Festival, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Bremen to Belgium.

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.

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.

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.

This Week in Art: 3.28-4.3

by Lindsey Davis | Mar 28, 2016

This Week in Art: 3.28-4.3

by Lindsey Davis | Mar 28, 2016

This week we take a look at news exclusively about ART21 artists—the projects they’re working on, where their work is on view, and what’s being said by and about them.

The Walker Curates the News: 11.16.2015

by Walker Art Center | Nov 16, 2015

The Walker Curates the News: 11.16.2015

by Walker Art Center | Nov 16, 2015

For her contribution to Wonder, the inaugural exhibition of the Smithsonian’s newly renovated Renwick Gallery, Maya Lin has created a likeness of the Chesapeake Bay based on NASA satellite imagery …

The Walker Curates the News: 10.19.15

by Walker Art Center | Oct 19, 2015

The Walker Curates the News: 10.19.15

by Walker Art Center | Oct 19, 2015

“Even when artists of color are embraced by the canon,” says artist Rashid Johnson, “there is often a strict focus on a particular moment, rather than their career as a whole.” Such …

Art21 New York Close Up

Rashid Johnson Keeps His Cool

by Nick Ravich | Apr 3, 2015

Art21 New York Close Up

Rashid Johnson Keeps His Cool

by Nick Ravich | Apr 3, 2015

In a new ART21 “New York Close Up” film, artist Rashid Johnson charts a decade-long aesthetic and professional development from his early portrait photographs to his later conceptually-based sculptures.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jan 7, 2015

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jan 7, 2015

Cindy Sherman has contributed a photograph from her Untitled Film Stills series to adorn a limited-edition porcelain tray designed exclusively for the Sundance Film Festival. Despite the fame of Sherman’s Untitled Film Stills, this …

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 22, 2014

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 22, 2014

Do Ho Suh installs a fishing net in Austin, Raymond Pettibon leaves his mark on New York City streetwear, An-My Lê exhibits a magnum opus in the UK, and more in this roundup of ART21-featured artists.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jul 14, 2014

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jul 14, 2014

Marina Abramović makes a film with Adidas, Rashid Johnson is magical in Greece, Allora & Calzadilla collect sandpaper in Detroit, and more.

Black Futurism: The Creative Destruction and Reconstruction of Race in Contemporary Art

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jun 24, 2014

Black Futurism: The Creative Destruction and Reconstruction of Race in Contemporary Art

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jun 24, 2014

Contemporary black artists often refute conventional notions or images of blackness and replace them with altered realities.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | May 5, 2014

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | May 5, 2014

Trenton Doyle Hancock has a major survey exhibition, Walton Ford exhibits new watercolors, Richard Serra receives an award, and more in this week’s roundup.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Nov 5, 2013

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Nov 5, 2013

Kiki Smith unveils a new mural, Rashid Johnson makes his solo debut in Switzerland, Lari Pittman lectures at UCLA, and more.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 23, 2013

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 23, 2013

Rashid Johnson has a major solo, Doris Salcedo and Fred Wilson receive honors, William Kentridge returns to the Metropolitan Opera, and more.

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 16, 2013

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 16, 2013

John Baldessari plays serious games, Cao Fei presents a zombie movie set, Laurie Simmons explores identity and desire on the Internet, and more.
Rashid Johnson. "Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos," 2008. Blackened gunmetal steel. Courtesy the artist and the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA. Photo by Nettrice Gaskins.

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jun 17, 2013

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jun 17, 2013

Rashid Johnson, James Turrell, Mike Kelley, Cindy Sherman, and more.
Maya Lin. "Sliver Thames," 2012. Courtesy the artist and Pace London.

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Apr 1, 2013

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Apr 1, 2013

Maya Lin explores the topography of Europe, Roni Horn displays photographs and glass, Rashid Johnson highlights artistic contributions by women and minorities, 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.

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jan 28, 2013

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Jan 28, 2013

Nettrice Gaskins has the latest on Art21-featured artists.
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.
Judy Pfaff. Humming in 5 Parts, 2012. Photo courtesy of the artist and Ameringer McEnery Yohe.

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 22, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 22, 2012

This week’s roundup has news on Eleanor Antin, Judy Pfaff, Rashid Johnson and other artists featured in Art21’s programs and documentaries.
© Mary Heilmann; Private Collection, London. Foto Alex Delfanne

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 8, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 8, 2012

This week’s roundup has news on An-My Lê, Raymond Pettibon, Kiki Smith and other artists featured in Art21 programs and documentaries.

Kerry James Marshall, If They Come, 2012. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York.

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 10, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 10, 2012

This week’s Roundup has news on Bruce Nauman, Laylah Ali, Rashid Johnson and other artists featured in Art21’s programs and documentaries.