Tag Archives: Theaster Gates

Teaching with Contemporary Art

Cultivating Collections

by Maureen Hergott | Jul 3, 2019

Teaching with Contemporary Art

Cultivating Collections

by Maureen Hergott | Jul 3, 2019

Choice-based Art21 Educator, Maureen Hergott explains how she uses collections in the classroom to inspire creativity in her students.

This Week in Art

Yinka Shonibare’s “American Library,” The Whitney Goes Outside its Comfort Zone & More

by Anna Burckhardt | Jul 30, 2018

This Week in Art

Yinka Shonibare’s “American Library,” The Whitney Goes Outside its Comfort Zone & More

by Anna Burckhardt | Jul 30, 2018

A look at this week’s art news, including Yinka Shonibare’s new installation for the FRONT International Cleveland Triennial, “The American Library.”

This Week in Art

Theaster Gates’ “Black Madonna” in Basel, Pedro Reyes on Puppets, & Artists Raised on the Internet

by Rachel Heidenry | Jun 18, 2018

This Week in Art

Theaster Gates’ “Black Madonna” in Basel, Pedro Reyes on Puppets, & Artists Raised on the Internet

by Rachel Heidenry | Jun 18, 2018

A look at this week’s art news, including Theaster Gates’ new exhibition in Basel, in which the artist has transformed exhibition spaces into active sites of creative production.

This Week in Art

Mel Chin Takes Over New York City, Theaster Gates Talks Sculpture & More

by Rachel Heidenry | Apr 9, 2018

This Week in Art

Mel Chin Takes Over New York City, Theaster Gates Talks Sculpture & More

by Rachel Heidenry | Apr 9, 2018

A look at this week’s art news, including Mel Chin’s new retrospective at the Queens Museum, and thoughts from a recent talk by Theaster Gates on sculpture and art’s potential for the future.

This Week in Art 1.15-1.21: New “Art-Filled” U.S. Embassy Opens in London

by Lindsey Davis | Jan 15, 2018

This Week in Art 1.15-1.21: New “Art-Filled” U.S. Embassy Opens in London

by Lindsey Davis | Jan 15, 2018

A look at this week’s art news, including new commissions for the U.S. Embassy in London, and events and exhibitions from Atlanta to Osaka.

This Week in Art 12.11-12.17: Cao Fei Selected for Major Guggenheim Commission

by Lindsey Davis | Dec 11, 2017

This Week in Art 12.11-12.17: Cao Fei Selected for Major Guggenheim Commission

by Lindsey Davis | Dec 11, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Cao Fei’s selection for a major Guggenheim commission, and events and exhibitions from New York to Los Angeles.

This Week in Art 11.27-12.3: Theaster Gates Creates a Material Memorial for Tamir Rice

by Lindsey Davis | Nov 27, 2017

This Week in Art 11.27-12.3: Theaster Gates Creates a Material Memorial for Tamir Rice

by Lindsey Davis | Nov 27, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Theaster Gates preserving the materials surrounding the 2014 shooting of Tamir Rice, and events and exhibitions from Los Angeles to Amsterdam.

This Week in Art 9.25-10.1: Theaster Gates Wins Nasher Sculpture Prize

by Lindsey Davis | Sep 25, 2017

This Week in Art 9.25-10.1: Theaster Gates Wins Nasher Sculpture Prize

by Lindsey Davis | Sep 25, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including the third Nasher Sculpture Prize to be won by an Art21 artist, and events and exhibitions from Las Vegas to London.

This Week in Art 9.18-9.24: Mel Chin Unveils a Monument to Everyone

by Lindsey Davis | Sep 18, 2017

This Week in Art 9.18-9.24: Mel Chin Unveils a Monument to Everyone

by Lindsey Davis | Sep 18, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Mel Chin’s new public artwork in Philadelphia, and events and exhibitions from Boston to Berlin.

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.

Roundup

Art21 News Roundup: Caroline Woolard Unrolls the “@” Symbol

by Tina Kukielski | Jul 26, 2017

Roundup

Art21 News Roundup: Caroline Woolard Unrolls the “@” Symbol

by Tina Kukielski | Jul 26, 2017

See what Art21 was up to in July, including four new “Summer of Shorts” films, a new interview, and a new issue of the Art21 Magazine. 

This Week in Art 7.17-7.23: North Carolina Museum of Art Dedicates Entire Wing to African Art

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 17, 2017

This Week in Art 7.17-7.23: North Carolina Museum of Art Dedicates Entire Wing to African Art

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 17, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including a progressive move by the North Carolina Museum of Art, and events and exhibitions from Louisville to Hong Kong.

Roundup

Art21 News Roundup: Jordan Casteel Challenges Preconceptions Through Portraiture

by Tina Kukielski | Jun 28, 2017

Roundup

Art21 News Roundup: Jordan Casteel Challenges Preconceptions Through Portraiture

by Tina Kukielski | Jun 28, 2017

See what Art21 was up to in June, including four new “Summer of Shorts” films and the selection of ten new Art21 Educators for the program’s seventh year.

Teaching with Contemporary Art

Rust, Decay and Decomposition: Four Artists to Teach With

by Joe Fusaro | Jun 21, 2017

Teaching with Contemporary Art

Rust, Decay and Decomposition: Four Artists to Teach With

by Joe Fusaro | Jun 21, 2017

Art21 Senior Education Advisor Joe Fusaro shares four artists who use rust and decay to tell stories, illuminate histories, and prompt us to think about beauty in new ways.

This Week in Art 6.19-6.25: Tania Bruguera Opens “Talking to Power”

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 19, 2017

This Week in Art 6.19-6.25: Tania Bruguera Opens “Talking to Power”

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 19, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including a new 30-year survey of work by Tania Bruguera, and events and exhibitions from Rome to Basel.

Roundup

Art21 News Roundup: Theaster Gates Expands the Role of the Artist

by Tina Kukielski | May 25, 2017

Roundup

Art21 News Roundup: Theaster Gates Expands the Role of the Artist

by Tina Kukielski | May 25, 2017

See what Art21 was up to in May, including a new text interview with artist Theaster Gates, and a featured playlist curated around the theme “Take Action.”

This Week in Art 5.8-5.14: The 57th Venice Biennale Opens Saturday

by Lindsey Davis | May 8, 2017

This Week in Art 5.8-5.14: The 57th Venice Biennale Opens Saturday

by Lindsey Davis | May 8, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including the 57th Venice Biennale opening Saturday, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Savannah to St. Louis.

This Week in Art 4.17-4.23: Robert Ryman Donates Work to Dia Art Foundation

by Lindsey Davis | Apr 17, 2017

This Week in Art 4.17-4.23: Robert Ryman Donates Work to Dia Art Foundation

by Lindsey Davis | Apr 17, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Robert Ryman’s multi-million dollar donation to the Dia Art Foundation, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Atlanta to Athens.

This Week in Art 4.3-4.9: Theaster Gates & Laylah Ali Win Awards

by Lindsey Davis | Apr 3, 2017

This Week in Art 4.3-4.9: Theaster Gates & Laylah Ali Win Awards

by Lindsey Davis | Apr 3, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including recent awards won by Theaster Gates and Laylah Ali, and events and exhibitions everywhere from New York to Napoli.

This Week in Art 3.27-4.2: 100+ Ai Weiwei Installations Coming to NYC

by Lindsey Davis | Mar 27, 2017

This Week in Art 3.27-4.2: 100+ Ai Weiwei Installations Coming to NYC

by Lindsey Davis | Mar 27, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Ai Weiwei’s upcoming multi-site public art project, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Dallas to Milan.

This Week in Art 3.13-3.19: Theaster Gates Axes a Painting

by Lindsey Davis | Mar 13, 2017

This Week in Art 3.13-3.19: Theaster Gates Axes a Painting

by Lindsey Davis | Mar 13, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Theaster Gates taking an ax to a painting, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Minneapolis to Copenhagen.

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.

African American Artists Reconstruct the Pastoral

by Anthony Merino | Jan 31, 2017

African American Artists Reconstruct the Pastoral

by Anthony Merino | Jan 31, 2017

Anthony Merino details the necessary overhaul of art historical traditions predicated on prejudice and exclusion.

This Week in Art 1.16-1.22: Three Art21 Artists Win Awards

by Lindsey Davis | Jan 16, 2017

This Week in Art 1.16-1.22: Three Art21 Artists Win Awards

by Lindsey Davis | Jan 16, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including three awards won by Art21 artists, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Oakland to Myanmar.

This Week in Art: 12.12-12.18

by Lindsey Davis | Dec 12, 2016

This Week in Art: 12.12-12.18

by Lindsey Davis | Dec 12, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including Maya Lin’s latest architectural feat in Cambridge, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Amsterdam to Abu Dhabi.

Inside the World Premiere of “Art in the Twenty-First Century” Season 8

by Kelly Olshan | Dec 9, 2016

Inside the World Premiere of “Art in the Twenty-First Century” Season 8

by Kelly Olshan | Dec 9, 2016

Art21 Arts Administration Intern Kelly Olshan shares her experience at Art21’s Season 8 world premiere in New York City.

Teaching with Contemporary Art

Why Contemporary Art? Art21 & The Value of Inspiration

by Art21 | Nov 29, 2016

Teaching with Contemporary Art

Why Contemporary Art? Art21 & The Value of Inspiration

by Art21 | Nov 29, 2016

This Giving Tuesday, four Art21 Educators share how Art21’s films and programs have opened their students’ eyes to new possibilities.

This Week in Art: 11.21-11.27

by Lindsey Davis | Nov 21, 2016

This Week in Art: 11.21-11.27

by Lindsey Davis | Nov 21, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including a new designs from James Turrell, and events and exhibitions everywhere from New York to Washington State.

This Week in Art: 11.7-11.13

by Lindsey Davis | Nov 7, 2016

This Week in Art: 11.7-11.13

by Lindsey Davis | Nov 7, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including Theaster Gates’ latest projects in Chicago, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Chicago to Sydney.

This Week in Art: 10.24-10.30

by Kelly Olshan | Oct 24, 2016

This Week in Art: 10.24-10.30

by Kelly Olshan | Oct 24, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including Mark Bradford’s new logo for the ICA LA, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Paris to Los Angeles.

This Week in Art: 9.26-10.2

by Lindsey Davis | Sep 26, 2016

This Week in Art: 9.26-10.2

by Lindsey Davis | Sep 26, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including Jenny Holzer’s new commissions, and events and exhibitions everywhere from London to Baltimore.

This Week in Art: 9.19-9.25

by Kelly Olshan | Sep 19, 2016

This Week in Art: 9.19-9.25

by Kelly Olshan | Sep 19, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including the premiere of “Art in the Twenty-First Century” Season 8, and exhibitions everywhere from Florida to Florence.

Tune In: Season 8 Premieres Tonight at 9 on PBS!

by Art21 | Sep 16, 2016

Tune In: Season 8 Premieres Tonight at 9 on PBS!

by Art21 | Sep 16, 2016

Tune in tonight at 9pm and 10pm EST for the broadcast premiere of “Art in the Twenty-First Century” Season 8!

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: 8.29-9.4

by Lindsey Davis | Aug 29, 2016

This Week in Art: 8.29-9.4

by Lindsey Davis | Aug 29, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including Ai Weiwei’s clash with China’s Yinchuan Biennale, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Santa Barbara to Basel.