Guadalupe Maravilla with a patterned jacket and hat stands inside a white empty bus, reaching towards a large metallic gong.

Director’s Notes with César Martínez Barba

The first time I connected with Guadalupe, we spoke about the bus, Mariposa Relámpago, and what its presence in Marfa, Texas was going to look like. I felt that there was a lot of poignancy and emotion in Guadalupe’s intentions for Marfa, and I wanted the film to reflect that. We thought a lot about […]

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Guadalupe Maravilla stands in front of a white wall with a white horse statue on top, a blue building in the background.

Art21 to Release New Film: “Guadalupe Maravilla’s ‘Mariposa Relámpago'”

Art21 is proud to announce the release of a new film: “Guadalupe Maravilla’s ‘Mariposa Relámpago’” premiering Wednesday, February 26 at 12:00 p.m. ET on Art21.org and YouTube

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Hadi Falapishi looks up at a large, painted ceramic with animal and hand designs in a dimly lit space.

Art21 to Release new film: “Sincerely Yours, Hadi Falapishi”

Art21 is proud to announce the release of a new film “Sincerely Yours, Hadi Falapishi,” premiering Wednesday, October 23rd at 12:00 p.m. ET on Art21.org and YouTube.

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Jade Guanaro Kuriki-Olivo with long hair stands behind a glass panel in a room with green lighting, wearing a white shirt. There are jars on a shelf in the background.

Art21 to Release new film: “Puppies Puppies (Jade Guanaro Kuriki-Olivo): Radical Transparency”

Art21 is proud to announce the release of a new film: “Puppies Puppies (Jade Guanaro Kuriki-Olivo): Radical Transparency” premiering Wednesday, October 2nd at 12:00 p.m. ET on Art21.org and YouTube.

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Art21 to Release New Film: “Ilana Harris-Babou’s Guide to Health & Happiness”

Art21 is proud to announce the release of a new film: “Ilana Harris-Babou’s Guide to Health & Happiness” premiering Wednesday, September 4th at 12:00 p.m. ET on Art21.org and YouTube.

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Art21 to Release new film: “Naudline Pierre: A Place Other Than Here”

Art21 to Release New Film: “Naudline Pierre: A Place Other Than Here” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 8, 2024 New York, New York – Art21 is proud to announce the release of a new film: “Naudline Pierre: A Place Other Than Here” premiering Wednesday, May 15th at 12:00 p.m. ET on Art21.org and YouTube. The […]

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Art21 to Release New Film: “Drake Carr’s Favorite Thing”

Art21 to Release New Film: “Drake Carr’s Favorite Thing” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 11, 2024 New York, New York – Art21 is proud to announce the premiere of “Drake Carr’s Favorite Thing” on Wednesday, April 24, at 12:00 PM ET. The third 2024 release of Art21’s digital film series, New York Close Up, “Drake […]

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Art21 to Release New Film: “Xin Liu’s Inward Expeditions”

Art21 to Release New Film: “Xin Liu’s Inward Expeditions” New York, New York – Art21 is proud to announce the premiere of “Xin Liu’s Inward Expeditions” on Wednesday, March 13, at 12:00 PM ET. The second 2024 release of Art21’s digital film series, New York Close Up, “Xin Liu’s Inward Expeditions” follows artist Xin Liu as she […]

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Art21 to Release New Film: “Hannah Levy’s Adaptive Structures”

Art21 to Release New Film: “Hannah Levy’s Adaptive Structures” New York, New York – Art21 is proud to announce the premiere of “Hannah Levy’s Adaptive Structures” on Wednesday, February 21, at 12:00 PM ET. The first 2024 release of Art21’s digital film series, New York Close Up, “Hannah Levy’s Adaptive Structures” offers a look into […]

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Joiri Minaya wearing a black and blue patterned fabric over their body, laying down in tall grass.

Art21 to Release New Film featuring Joiri Minaya

Art21 is proud to announce the premiere of “Joiri Minaya’s Pattern Making” on Wednesday, May 31, at 12:00 PM ET. The first 2023 release of Art21’s digital film series, New York Close Up, “Joiri Minaya’s Pattern Making” offers a look into the work and process of the artist.

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