To accompany the release of the new and ninth season of the Art in the Twenty-First Century television series, Art21 is pleased to announce a series of public premieres and screening events taking place in Berlin, Johannesburg, New York, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
The new season broadcasts online at Art21.org and on PBS this month.
“Johannesburg” Preview Screenings
Saturday, September 8, 5:30 p.m.
Theatre on the Square, Johannesburg
In partnership with the FNB JoburgArtFair
Post-screening Q&A with featured artist Nicholas Hlobo, moderated by Dr. Same Mdluli, Manager of the Standard Bank Gallery.
Admission is free. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.
Monday, September 10, 2:00 p.m.
Market Photo Workshop, Johannesburg
In partnership with the Market Photo Workshop
Post-screening Q&A with the film’s director, Ian Forster.
Admission is free. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.
Season 9 World Premiere
Thursday, September 20, 6:30 p.m.
Metrograph, New York
Tickets available for purchase; includes entry to the screening, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres.
This event is generously sponsored by Deutsche Bank.
“Berlin” Preview Screenings
Saturday, September 22, 5:00 p.m.
KW Institute for Contemporary Art, Berlin
Post-screening Q&A with featured artist Hiwa K.
Saturday, September 29, 1:00 p.m.
art berlin, Berlin
Screening free to the public.
“San Francisco Bay Area” Preview Screenings
Thursday, September 27, 6:30 p.m.
McEvoy Foundation for the Arts, San Francisco
Post-screening Q&A with Tina Kukielski, featured artists Katy Grannan, Lynn Hershman Leeson, Stephanie Syjuco, and Tom di Maria from Creative Growth.
Friday, September 28, 6:00 p.m.
Creative Growth Art Center, Oakland
Post-screening meet-and-greet with the Creative Growth artists.
Season 9 of Art in the Twenty-First Century broadcasts on PBS on September 21 and 28. Full episodes and segments can be streamed from Art21.org, PBS.org, and through PBS streaming platforms following each episode’s broadcast premiere.
