Introducing the New Cohort of Art21 Educators

Art21 is excited to report that this summer marks the 10th year of the Art21 Educators program. This year we’re proud to welcome eleven new Art21 Educators to our Year 8 cohort.

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New Video: Valeska Soares on the Borderline of Transition

In a new Art21 special presentation, artist Valeska Soares reflects on the transitional nature of her practice.

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New Season of “Art in the Twenty-First Century” Premieres this September

Announcing a new season of the “Art in the Twenty-First Century” series premiering September 21, 2018 on PBS.

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New Art21 Magazine Issue: “Rights of Passage”

Today the Art21 Magazine launched its Spring 2018 issue, “Rights of Passage,” which reflects on the importance of access to culture, and the power of art and artists to expand access to healthcare, education, and more.

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Art21 Educator Spotlight: Jocelyn Salaz

Meet Art21 Educator Jocelyn Salaz, and learn how she’s exposing her students to a diversity of thought and approach by incorporating contemporary art practices in the classroom.

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Art21 Turns 21: Let’s Celebrate!

From our modest beginnings huddled in a New York City apartment all the way to our soon-to-be-aired ninth season on PBS, our organization has built a rich history and legacy since our founding in 1997. This year marks the 21st anniversary of our founding—cause for us to honor our past and celebrate a legacy still […]

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Event: Art21’s 21st Birthday Gala, May 1

Join Art21 on Tuesday, May 1 for our first-ever gala event celebrating Art21’s history of excellence in exploring the voices and creative practices of the greatest artists of our time.

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Event: Screening of “Jack Whitten: An Artist’s Life,” Mar. 29

Join Art21 and Hauser & Wirth for a special screening of Jack Whitten: An Artist’s Life, followed by a conversation and Q&A with Baltimore Museum of Art curator Katy Siegel and Metropolitan Museum of Art curator Kelly Baum.

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New Video: Jack Whitten’s Relentless Innovation in Painting

In a new film from our Extended Play digital series, abstract painter Jack Whitten shares how he became an artist and the inspirations driving his work over nearly six decades.

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Jordan Casteel in her Brooklyn studio, wearing a blue latext glove and holding a paintbrush up to a canvas.

Event: Film Screening & Talk with Jordan Casteel, Apr. 5

Join Art21 and The Studio Museum in Harlem on April 5 at Maysles Documentary Center for a screening of two films from our New York Close Up digital series, featuring artist Jordan Casteel.

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