Tag Archives: Sculpture

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 …

“Dan Flavin: Constructed Light” at the Pulitzer Foundation

by Paul Ha | Mar 19, 2008

“Dan Flavin: Constructed Light” at the Pulitzer Foundation

by Paul Ha | Mar 19, 2008

There is an amazing exhibition of Dan Flavin‚Äôs work at the Contemporary‚Äôs neighbor, the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts in St. Louis. Dan Flavin: Constructed Light will be on view …

Maya Lin interview at the Contemporary

by Paul Ha | Mar 18, 2008

Maya Lin interview at the Contemporary

by Paul Ha | Mar 18, 2008

Here is an interview that the Contemporary’s Director of Education Kathryn Adamchick did with Maya Lin this season. The conversation was captured during Maya’s visit to St. Louis to install …

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 …

Conversations | Ursula von Rydingsvard with Martin Friedman part 2

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 13, 2008

Conversations | Ursula von Rydingsvard with Martin Friedman part 2

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 13, 2008

The second half of the conversation between Ursula von Rydingsvard and Martin Friedman that took place on February 3, 2008 at the Mid-Manhattan Library. It concludes with questions from the …

Conversations | Ursula von Rydingsvard with Martin Friedman part 1

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 12, 2008

Conversations | Ursula von Rydingsvard with Martin Friedman part 1

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 12, 2008

The following interview took place at the Mid-Manhattan branch of the New York Public Library on February 4, 2008, following a screening of the Art:21 episode Ecology. Featured artist Ursula …

James Turrell at Aspen’s Baldwin Gallery

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Mar 7, 2008

James Turrell at Aspen’s Baldwin Gallery

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Mar 7, 2008

If you are lucky enough to be in Aspen, check out Season 2 artist James Turrell‚Äôs Light Works 2002-2007 exhibition before it closes this Sunday at the Baldwin Gallery. Renowned …

Roni Horn at Hauser & Wirth Colnaghi in London

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 6, 2008

Roni Horn at Hauser & Wirth Colnaghi in London

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 6, 2008

Season 3 artist Roni Horn has concurrent exhibitions on view in London and M√°laga, Spain. In a solo show that opened on Tuesday and runs through April 12, Hauser & …

Photos from Judy Pfaff/Betsy Sussler at NYPL

by Ana Otero | Mar 6, 2008

Photos from Judy Pfaff/Betsy Sussler at NYPL

by Ana Otero | Mar 6, 2008

Check out the pictures from last Monday night‚Äôs screening of Romance and discussion with Season 4 artist Judy Pfaff and Betsy Sussler, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of BOMB Magazine, at the …

Mark Dion talk at the Ulrich Museum in Wichita

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Mar 5, 2008

Mark Dion talk at the Ulrich Museum in Wichita

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Mar 5, 2008

Tomorrow at 6:00pm, the Ulrich Museum of Art in Wichita, KS (a Season 4 mini-grant partner) presents a talk by Season 4 artist Mark Dion. Dion‚Äôs interest in the natural …

Judy Pfaff speaks with Betsy Sussler at NYPL TONIGHT!

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 3, 2008

Judy Pfaff speaks with Betsy Sussler at NYPL TONIGHT!

by Kelly Shindler | Mar 3, 2008

  Art21, BOMB Magazine, & the Mid-Manhattan Library present a film screening and conversation Art:21‚ÄîArt in the Twenty-First Century Season 4 episode Romance. After the screening Betsy Sussler, Publisher and …

Zhan Wang: On Gold Mountain

by Kristin Farr | Mar 3, 2008

Zhan Wang: On Gold Mountain

by Kristin Farr | Mar 3, 2008

Renowned sculptor Zhan Wang’s newest installation, On Gold Mountain is currently on view at San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum. Wang spent four days interpreting the cityscape of San Francisco through …

Kiki Smith’s Art of Glass

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Mar 3, 2008

Kiki Smith’s Art of Glass

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Mar 3, 2008

Season 2 artist Kiki Smith has collaborated with Steuben Glass on a collection of engraved designs inspired by the idea of tattoos. Known for transforming the mundane into magic, Smith …

Reminder: Judy Pfaff with Betsy Sussler at NYPL March 3

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 28, 2008

Reminder: Judy Pfaff with Betsy Sussler at NYPL March 3

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 28, 2008

Art21, BOMB Magazine, & the Mid-Manhattan Library present a film screening and conversation Art:21‚ÄîArt in the Twenty-First Century Season 4 episode Romance. After the screening Betsy Sussler, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief …

Allora & Calzadilla: Nongovernmental Politics

by Seth Curcio | Feb 27, 2008

Allora & Calzadilla: Nongovernmental Politics

by Seth Curcio | Feb 27, 2008

The book Nongovernmental Politics, published in April 2007, contains a collection of scholarly essays that are centered on the challenges and importance of nongovernmental activism in contemporary society. The cover …

Trenton Doyle Hancock article in Beautiful/Decay

by Seth Curcio | Feb 26, 2008

Trenton Doyle Hancock article in Beautiful/Decay

by Seth Curcio | Feb 26, 2008

An article featuring the work of artist Trenton Doyle Hancock was released this week in Issue V of Beautiful/Decay magazine. Hancock was featured in Season 2 of Art:21 in the …

Antoni, Charles, and Hamilton in Points of Convergence in TX

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 26, 2008

Antoni, Charles, and Hamilton in Points of Convergence in TX

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 26, 2008

Currently on view at the Gallery at the University of Texas at Arlington is Points of Convergence. Seven nationally-recognized contemporary artists, who received MFA degrees from seven different American university …

The Influencers: Brody Condon

by Eva and Franco Mattes | Feb 22, 2008

The Influencers: Brody Condon

by Eva and Franco Mattes | Feb 22, 2008

From The Influencers festival, today’s guest is Brody Condon. Brody Condon is a pioneer in the use of video games as a starting point for the creation of sculptures, performances, …

Save the date: Judy Pfaff with Betsy Sussler at New York Public Library Mon, Mar 3

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 21, 2008

Save the date: Judy Pfaff with Betsy Sussler at New York Public Library Mon, Mar 3

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 21, 2008

Art21, BOMB, & the Mid-Manhattan Library present a film screening and conversation Art:21‚ÄîArt in the Twenty-First Century Season 4 episode Romance After the screening Betsy Sussler, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of …

Cai Guo-Qiang: I Want to Believe at the Guggenheim in NYC

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 20, 2008

Cai Guo-Qiang: I Want to Believe at the Guggenheim in NYC

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 20, 2008

On view at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City from Friday, February 22 until May 28, Cai Guo-Qiang: I Want to Believe surveys the innovative body of work of …

Do-Ho Suh interviewed by DesignBoom

by Ana Otero | Feb 11, 2008

Do-Ho Suh interviewed by DesignBoom

by Ana Otero | Feb 11, 2008

The online magazine designboom features an interview with Season 2 artist Do-Ho Suh. In this interview, conducted in Seoul last December, Suh talks about his childhood, the influence of Korea …

Photos from Ursula von Rydingsvard/Martin Friedman at NYPL

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 6, 2008

Photos from Ursula von Rydingsvard/Martin Friedman at NYPL

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 6, 2008

Monday night’s screening of Ecology and discussion with Season 4 artist Ursula von Rydingsvard and Martin Friedman at the Mid-Manhattan Library drew over 100 people! Many thanks to the library …

TONIGHT: Ursula von Rydingsvard with Martin Friedman at NY Public Library!

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 4, 2008

TONIGHT: Ursula von Rydingsvard with Martin Friedman at NY Public Library!

by Kelly Shindler | Feb 4, 2008

Art21 and the Mid-Manhattan Library present a film screening and conversation Art:21‚ÄîArt in the Twenty-First Century Season 4 episode Ecology. After the screening Martin Friedman, Curator, Writer, and Director Emeritus …

Jenny Holzer: DETAINED opens in London

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 31, 2008

Jenny Holzer: DETAINED opens in London

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 31, 2008

Monika Sprueth Philomene Magers gallery in London presents DETAINED, an installation by Jenny Holzer that opens tonight and runs through March 15. Beginning with her 2004 exhibition at the Kunsthaus …

Gabriel Orozco speaks January 30 at MoMA (sold out)

by Ana Otero | Jan 29, 2008

Gabriel Orozco speaks January 30 at MoMA (sold out)

by Ana Otero | Jan 29, 2008

Tomorrow at 6:30pm, Glenn Lowry, Director of the Museum of Modern Art will moderate a talk with Art21-featured artist Gabriel Orozco (Season 2). Orozco’s sculptures, photographs, drawings, installations, and videos …

Ursula von Rydingsvard with Martin Friedman at NYPL Feb. 4

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 28, 2008

Ursula von Rydingsvard with Martin Friedman at NYPL Feb. 4

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 28, 2008

Art21 and the Mid-Manhattan Library present a film screening and conversation Art:21‚ÄîArt in the Twenty-First Century Season 4 episode Ecology. After the screening Martin Friedman, Curator, Writer, and Director Emeritus …

Podcast: Mark Dion lecture in Toronto

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 28, 2008

Podcast: Mark Dion lecture in Toronto

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 28, 2008

Learn more about Season 4 artist Mark Dion in an audiocast of a talk Dion gave the inaugural 2008 Canadian Art International Lecture Series on January 18 at the Royal …

James Turrell talk tonight at Mississippi State University

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 23, 2008

James Turrell talk tonight at Mississippi State University

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 23, 2008

A rare chance to listen to Season 1 artist James Turrell speak about his work. If you live in the area, this event is not to be missed! [via Crap …

Kiki Smith lecture in Philadelphia tomorrow

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 22, 2008

Kiki Smith lecture in Philadelphia tomorrow

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 22, 2008

Artist talk by Kiki Smith (Art:21 Season 2) in Philadelphia Wednesday, January 23, 2008 5:00‚Äì6:30 pm Harrison Auditorium, Penn Museum 3260 South Street, Penn Campus (accessible from 34th Street entrance) …

Mark Dion talk in Toronto tonight

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 18, 2008

Mark Dion talk in Toronto tonight

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 18, 2008

The work of Season 4 artist Mark Dion blurs the boundaries of art, science and natural history. Playing off the human impulse to classify and order phenomena, he frequently creates …

The ICA Philadelphia’s Puppet Show

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 17, 2008

The ICA Philadelphia’s Puppet Show

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 17, 2008

Opening tomorrow at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in Philadelphia is The Puppet Show, a group exhibition that looks at the imagery of puppets in contemporary art. Bringing together …

Save the date: Ursula von Rydingsvard with Martin Friedman at New York Public Library

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 15, 2008

Save the date: Ursula von Rydingsvard with Martin Friedman at New York Public Library

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 15, 2008

Art21 and the Mid-Manhattan Library present a video screening and conversation Art:21‚ÄîArt in the Twenty-First Century Season 4: “Ecology” with Ursula von Rydingsvard interviewed by Martin Friedman Monday, February 4th, …

Video: TateShots on Louise Bourgeois

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 11, 2008

Video: TateShots on Louise Bourgeois

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 11, 2008

In Issue 9 of the TateShots online video series, Tate curator Frances Morris presents an overview of Season 1 artist Louise Bourgeois current Tate retrospective (on view until January 20) …

More video: Do-Ho Suh at Lehmann Maupin

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 8, 2008

More video: Do-Ho Suh at Lehmann Maupin

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 8, 2008

Just posted at Vernissage is a new video of Season 2 artist Do-Ho Suh‘s concurrent shows at Lehmann Maupin‘s Chelsea gallery and new space on the Lower East Side in …

Video: Ann Hamilton’s Tower on SPARK*

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 8, 2008

Video: Ann Hamilton’s Tower on SPARK*

by Kelly Shindler | Jan 8, 2008

Our friends at SPARK*, KQED‘s arts program in San Francisco, recently made a wonderful film about the construction of Season 1 artist Ann Hamilton‘s tower at Oliver Ranch. Art21 filmed …

New installation by James Turrell at Albright-Knox Art Gallery

by Ana Otero | Dec 18, 2007

New installation by James Turrell at Albright-Knox Art Gallery

by Ana Otero | Dec 18, 2007

My work is about your seeing. There is a rich tradition in painting of work about light, but it is not light – it is the record of seeing. My …