Tag Archives: Yinka Shonibare MBE

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | Jan 4, 2010

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | Jan 4, 2010

This week Art21 artists illustrate NASA’s history, depict child’s play, map the Black Atlantic, render galaxies in glass, leave their mark on the last decade, and reflect on our future: …

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | Dec 29, 2009

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | Dec 29, 2009

The new year and decade are right around the corner and art spaces are gearing up for their first shows of 2010. This week’s roundup lists new and upcoming exhibitions …

Teaching with Contemporary Art

Season’s Treatings

by Joe Fusaro | Dec 23, 2009

Teaching with Contemporary Art

Season’s Treatings

by Joe Fusaro | Dec 23, 2009

Before the holidays hit us, I thought I might suggest a few destinations, dates, and stocking stuffers for those who are as late with the shopping as I am. Below …

Art21 Extended Play

Art21 “Exclusive” Video, Year 2

by Wesley Miller | Dec 15, 2009

Art21 Extended Play

Art21 “Exclusive” Video, Year 2

by Wesley Miller | Dec 15, 2009

What a year it’s been! We’re taking a look back at the 42 Exclusive videos that premiered here on the Art21 Blog, and subsequently on YouTube and iTunes. We hope …

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | Dec 14, 2009

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | Dec 14, 2009

Making this week’s roundup are an upside down glass house, a floral puppy, fused bicycles and an empty white shoe box, a TV-inspired installation, two exhibitions focusing on American society, …

Art21 Extended Play

Yinka Shonibare MBE | Being an Artist

by Wesley Miller | Dec 1, 2009

Art21 Extended Play

Yinka Shonibare MBE | Being an Artist

by Wesley Miller | Dec 1, 2009

DOWNLOAD VIA ITUNES | SUBSCRIBE VIA RSS In his London studio, artist Yinka Shonibare MBE reflects on what it means for him to be an artist, how he views his …

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | Nov 23, 2009

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | Nov 23, 2009

From the west to the east coast and over to Taiwan, Art21 artists are involved in a number of new and large-scale exhibitions: Works by Barry McGee (Season 1) and …

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | Oct 26, 2009

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | Oct 26, 2009

The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) will host a talk with Season 3 artist Matthew Ritchie and brothers Bryce and Aaron Dessner (of indie rock band The National) on Saturday, …

ART:21 SEASON 5 PREMIERES TONITE ON PBS!

by Kelly Shindler | Oct 7, 2009

ART:21 SEASON 5 PREMIERES TONITE ON PBS!

by Kelly Shindler | Oct 7, 2009

The wait is over–Season 5 of Art:21–Art in the Twenty-First Century is here! The new season begins tonight on PBS at 10:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) with the episode …

What's Cookin': The Art21ndex

What’s Cookin at Art21: A Weekly Index

by Mary Cook | Sep 11, 2009

What's Cookin': The Art21ndex

What’s Cookin at Art21: A Weekly Index

by Mary Cook | Sep 11, 2009

[youtube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J_XpDRJX-Y] Hungry? Here’s some arty brain food for you all… “Sometimes the most interesting thing about an artist is the disparity between their work and the established perception of it. …

Flash Points

Yinka Shonibare at the Brooklyn Museum

by Erin Riley-Lopez | Sep 10, 2009

Flash Points

Yinka Shonibare at the Brooklyn Museum

by Erin Riley-Lopez | Sep 10, 2009

Yinka Shonibare MBE (Season 5) has a mid-career retrospective currently on view at the Brooklyn Museum through September 20, 2009. The exhibition was organized and toured by the Museum of …

BOMB in the Building

Yinka Shonibare interviewed by Anthony Downey

by BOMB Magazine | Sep 4, 2009

BOMB in the Building

Yinka Shonibare interviewed by Anthony Downey

by BOMB Magazine | Sep 4, 2009

Welcome back to BOMB in the Building, where each week we’re featuring a vintage BOMB interview relating to a Season 5 artist. Next up, Yinka Shonibare, whose exhibit at the …

Meet the Season 5 Artist: Yinka Shonibare MBE

by Wesley Miller | Sep 3, 2009

Meet the Season 5 Artist: Yinka Shonibare MBE

by Wesley Miller | Sep 3, 2009

The above video is excerpted from the Season 5 episode Transformation, premiering on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 10pm (ET) on PBS (check local listings). Whether satirizing society or reinventing …

Weekly Roundup

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Jul 13, 2009

Weekly Roundup

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Jul 13, 2009

Maybe reviving the art market can take a page from Herb and Dorothy Vogel. Herb & Dorothy is a documentary playing now, that recounts the inspiring tale of how a …

Announcing Season Five of Art:21

by Marc Mayer | Jun 24, 2009

Announcing Season Five of Art:21

by Marc Mayer | Jun 24, 2009

We are pleased to announce Season Five of Art:21—Art in the Twenty-First Century, premiering in October 2009 on PBS, and available on iTunes (link opens in iTunes), Hulu, and other …

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | Jun 22, 2009

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | Jun 22, 2009

Matthew Barney (Season 2) and Elizabeth Peyton have collaborated on a site-specific installation for the Deste Foundation in Hydra, Greece. Blood of Two is on view through September 30 in …

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | Jun 8, 2009

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | Jun 8, 2009

Bruce Nauman (Season 1) has won the Golden Lion award for Best National Participation at the 2009 Venice Biennale. Visit the Daily Best Media Gallery to see images of his …

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | May 25, 2009

Weekly Roundup

by Nicole J. Caruth | May 25, 2009

The Cincinnati Art Museum has announced an exhibition of prints by Season 2 artist Martin Puryear. The show is scheduled to open December 2009.   Barbara Kruger (Season 1) is …

Season 5 Trailer: Sneak Peek!

by Wesley Miller | Apr 21, 2009

Season 5 Trailer: Sneak Peek!

by Wesley Miller | Apr 21, 2009

Season Five of the Peabody Award-winning television series Art:21—Art in the Twenty-First Century premieres on PBS in the United States (Fall 2009). This trailer spotlights the artists Mary Heilmann, William …

Sikander Curates at Cooper-Hewitt

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Mar 5, 2009

Sikander Curates at Cooper-Hewitt

by Trong Gia Nguyen | Mar 5, 2009

Season 1 artist Shahzia Sikander will serve as the ninth guest curator of the Selects exhibition series at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum.  Past Selects guest curators have included artist …

Strange Bodies

by Nicole J. Caruth | Dec 12, 2008

Strange Bodies

by Nicole J. Caruth | Dec 12, 2008

Yesterday, the Hirshhorn Museum opened the exhibition Strange Bodies, an installation of more than 40 works highlighting figuration in the Museum’s collection. On view through fall 2009, some pieces will rotate midway through …

Letter from London

Letter from London: Lackluster Blockbuster

by Ben Street | Sep 8, 2008

Letter from London

Letter from London: Lackluster Blockbuster

by Ben Street | Sep 8, 2008

Assuming they couldn’t speak our language, read our minds, develop a communicable form of sign language, or were made out of gas, a good way for aliens to gauge the …

Three Art21 artists exchange roles at Sean Kelly

by Ana Otero | Jul 31, 2007

Three Art21 artists exchange roles at Sean Kelly

by Ana Otero | Jul 31, 2007

Art21 featured artists Laurie Anderson (Season 1), Janine Antoni (Season 2) and Matthew Barney (Season 3) are all taking part in Role Exchange, a group show of twenty-seven artists at …