News | Art21

A collage of four artists: a woman sits on marble steps, a man is scanned by cameras, a smiling woman in a kitchen, and someone with face paint being applied.

Next Episode of Art21’s Art in the Twenty-First Century to Premiere in June

by Art21

May 19, 2026

When my colleague and I first met José during our initial studio visit before production for this film began, he told us that things were about to ‘get weird’ in the studio. He had just come out of his first solo show in New York and was pondering what was next. It was a great […]

A collage of four artists: one sculpts clay, one draws on a wall, one plays piano outdoors, and one adjusts a large iridescent artwork.

Spring 2026 to Feature New Documentaries, Screenings, Artist Talks, and a New Episode of Art in the Twenty-First Century

by Art21January 28, 2026 Art21 Extended PlayArt21 New York Close UpArt21 NewsArt21 ProgramsFilm Releases & PremieresIRL/url

Spring 2026 to Feature New Documentaries, Screenings, Artist Talks, and a New Episode of Art in the Twenty-First Century

2025 Art21 at the Movies

by Art21October 17, 2025 Art21 ProgramsPrograms-Events

On October 8 and 10, 2025, Art21 hosted the second edition of Art21 at the Movies, a two-day event that brought together artists, filmmakers, and art lovers for an unforgettable celebration of art and film. This year’s theme was Between Worlds, inspired by Season 12 of Art in the Twenty-First Century. Opening night took place […]

Three people sit on stage in chairs, each holding a microphone and speaking to an audience.

“Things Don’t Have to Be Like This” Screening and Reception

by Art21July 22, 2025 Art21 ProgramsFilm Releases & Premieres

On June 12th, Art21 premiered the new short film, “Things Don’t Have to Be Like This,” at the Ford Foundation in New York City. The film builds upon the learnings from Ford Foundation’s New Media Leadership cohort. In it, artists and friends American Artist, Morehshin Allahyari, and Mimi Ọnụọha gather to explore the complex relationships […]