Taking It All In at the 2017 Art21 Educators Summer Institute

Art21 Educators Stacey Abramson and Beth Williams reflect on this summer’s Art21 Educators Summer Institute. 

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Toasting “Summer of Shorts” in Style

Art21 welcomed its biggest fans and supporters to an afternoon of cocktails, films, and conversation in celebration of our Summer of Shorts.

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New Video: Chris Ware Illustrates Empathy

In a new film from our Extended Play digital series—the final premiere in our Summer of Shorts programming series—artist Chris Ware shares the anxiety he feels when writing characters whose perspectives are not his own.

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New Video: Liz Larner Colors Outside the Lines

In a new Summer of Shorts film from our digital series Extended Play, artist Liz Larner expands on the work of Minimalist sculptor Tony Smith by bringing color into her practice.

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Art21 News Roundup: Caroline Woolard Unrolls the “@” Symbol

See what Art21 was up to in July, including four new “Summer of Shorts” films, a new interview, and a new issue of the Art21 Magazine.

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New Video: Caroline Woolard Reimagines History

In a new film from the New York Close Up digital series, artist Caroline Woolard and a group of artist-collaborators embark on Carried on Both Sides, a research-based sculptural project that connects ancient commerce and digital communication.

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Aki Sasamoto holding a green elastic wrapped tight around her hands and in front of her face.

New Video: Artist Aki Sasamoto Pushes the Limit

Meet artist Aki Sasamoto in a new film from our New York Close Up digital series. She tests both physical and psychological limits in her latest work, Yield Point, installed and performed at The Kitchen earlier this year.

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Art21 Educator Spotlight: Stacey Abramson

Meet Art21 Educator Stacey Abramson, and learn how she incorporates contemporary art practices in her classroom in Winnipeg, Canada.

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New Video: Stan Douglas Makes a Visual Mixtape

In a new film from the Extended Play digital series, artist Stan Douglas shares why he created his epic six-hour video Luanda-Kinshasa (2013).

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New Art21 Magazine Issue: “Inspired by a True Story”

Today the Art21 Magazine launched its July/August issue, “Inspired by a True Story.” Focusing on film and video art, the issue explores documentary projects and the relationship between truth and fiction in contemporary art.

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