Screening and Conversation with Sophie Calle

On September 9th, Art21 hosted a special advance screening of artist Sophie Calle’s segment from Season 12 of Art in the Twenty-First Century at the SAG-AFTRA Robin Williams Center for Performing Arts in New York City. Calle is one of four artists featured in the season’s first episode, “Between Worlds.” Exploring Calle’s much-celebrated career, this […]

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New Season of Art21’s Art in the Twenty-First Century to Premiere With First Episode on October 17

“Between Worlds” spotlights creative practices of Sophie Calle, Lubaina Himid, Tuan Andrew Nguyen, and Dyani White Hawk, revealing connections between personal lives and cultural communities New York, New York—August 13, 2025—Art21 today announced the premiere of “Between Worlds,” the first episode in Season 12 of its acclaimed broadcast series Art in the Twenty-First Century on PBS. The episode […]

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Art21’s Fall Program to Feature New Documentaries, Screenings, Artist Talks, and Launch of Season 12 of its Acclaimed Broadcast Series “Art in the Twenty-First Century”

 Spotlighting the creative practices of 23 contemporary artists, Art21’s fall lineup expands public access to the words and works of the most impactful artists working today, including Sophie Calle, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Delcy Morelos, among others  New York, New York—July 14, 2025—Art21 announces its Fall 2025 season of programs, including broadcast and digital premieres, film […]

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Art21 and Ford Foundation Debut Film “Things Don’t Have to Be Like This: A Conversation About Digital Technology & Contemporary Art” Exploring Creativity in the Digital Age

Featuring Artists Morehshin Allahyari, American Artist, and Mimi Ọnụọha, and Directed by J.M. Harper, New Documentary Short to Premiere on July 2, 2025   Watch the Trailer New York, New York—June 16, 2025—Art21 and JustFilms, Ford Foundation today announced the release of “Things Don’t Have to Be Like This: A Conversation About  Digital Technology & Contemporary […]

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From the Executive Director: Sneak Peek at Art21’s 2025 Stories

Curious what’s ahead for Art21 in 2025? Our latest trailer previews eleven productions currently in the works set to premiere throughout the year.

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Art21 joins Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator Program

Art21 is excited to announce its selection into a cohort of 200 nonprofit cultural organizations from across the U.S. and U.K. to participate in the Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator Program. This program helps cultural organizations strengthen technology to improve operations, drive revenue, increase fundraising, engage broader audiences, and deliver dynamic programming. Through the Digital Accelerator […]

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Art21 Filmmaker Celebration during DOC NYC 2024

On Wednesday, November 20th, Art21 hosted a Filmmaker Celebration to toast an international group of filmmakers, collaborators, and DOC NYC attendees on another incredible year of documentary storytelling. Whether attendees were seasoned contributors to Art21 or newcomers discovering our work, the evening was a testament to the vibrant filmmaker community. Throughout the evening, attendees enjoyed […]

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Art21 to Release Artists & the Unknown—Exclusive Interviews with Icons Like Miranda July, Amy Sillman, and Anish Kapoor

Art21 is proud to announce the release of its second compendium of artist interviews, Artists & the Unknown.

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Art21 Launches “Art21 for Everyone,” an Artist-Driven Campaign Committed to Expanding Access to Contemporary Art

Art21 is pleased to announce the launch of “Art21 for Everyone,” a capacity-building campaign designed to advance the organization’s mission to expand access to contemporary artists and art.

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Art21 Welcomes Dynamic New Board Members from Art, Film, Media, Non-Profit Leadership and Law

Art21 Welcomes Dynamic New Board Members from Art, Film, Media, Non-Profit Leadership and Law

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