Precious’s work is so vast. They have the ability to express themselves through so many different mediums, and I love that their work communicates a level of freedom. At a glance, it can feel like the various mediums are in their own worlds, but I see them as layers that have a throughline. In sections […]

Art21 today announced the release of “Jordan Strafer’s True Stories,” a new documentary film exploring the process and works of video artist Jordan Strafer.

Art21 today announced the release of “Precious Okoyomon’s Creative Destruction,” a new documentary film about the artist’s expansive practice. The short film traces Okoyomon’s unique creative trajectory rooted in childhood experiences gardening with their grandmother and collecting toys.

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 privilege to work with José in this time of transition and transformation, as he experimented with new materials and found new ways to ground himself in the studio.

Art21 today announced the release of “José de Jesús Rodríguez’s Back & Forth,” a new documentary film following the New York City-based painter in a moment of creative transition as he brings processes like mosaic and relief sculpture into an emerging body of work.

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

The first idea Trey and I had for this film was to conduct an interview on the Spook-a-Rama ride at Coney Island. It felt like the perfect way to get inside his mind—surrounded by a cacophony of laughter, screaming, and illusion.

Strolling the boardwalks of Coney Island, artist Trey Abdella gets inspiration from the camp, craft, and engineering hidden within the rides and attractions, discovering surprising new strategies for painting.

 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 […]

Adam Golfer—Neither one of us had ever worked on a film about a group of artists whose practices are all very different, but operate together as a collective, and come together for a unified purpose. After meeting with the collective I Wanna Be With You Everywhere (IWBWYE) for the first time, it became clear that […]