Playlists
Art21 Educators alumnus Dennis Greenwell encourages his students to embrace the challenge of working in real space through a playlist of Art21 films.
Here is a myth about artists: They know exactly what they want to do and how to do it and were born with the ideas, skills, and knowledge to make their work. Art21 films dispel this myth for students by allowing them to witness David Altmejd’s inquiring journey in the studio. Altmejd’s work can change students’ perceptions of 3D art, which is my main intent for showing the films in my classroom.
In addition, Altmejd’s thoughtful artwork pushes boundaries for students, freeing them from mundane or traditional concepts of sculpture, which can set them on a creative inquiring journey. My students have mentioned that contemporary artists give them new perspectives on the images and ideas of art. Other artists in this playlist go beyond the idea of sculpture.
Read about how Dennis teaches with this playlist in his classroom.
Art21 Educators alumnus Catherine Karp introduces her students to artists who use nontraditional materials and techniques through a playlist of Art21 films.
In the spring of 2020, Damien Hirst initiated a competition on Instagram, with a prize going to the winning answer of this question: “Why are art and kids always so connected?” My answer—“Children just do things. Adults call it art.”—didn’t win the prize, but for a long time, I have thought about making a video playlist to introduce young children to art that isn’t considered traditional. Most of us grew up with a very narrow definition of art. When we looked at art, it was probably in a museum, we could recognize the materials used, and we might even recognize the name of the artist, who was probably a White male. Fast forward twenty-five or fifty years and much less of that holds true. The vast majority of the public is probably confused, wondering what’s going on with contemporary art.
I start teaching art classes at my school with the children in kindergarten. As much as I focus on materials and their proper use and care, I start by introducing radical ideas of what art can look like and how art can make a difference. I like to think that the sooner I can broaden the idea of the traditional definition of art, the sooner and the longer the students will consider themselves artists.
My playlist consists of artists who use nontraditional materials and techniques that don’t come to mind when one typically thinks of art.
Read about how Catherine teaches with this playlist in her classroom.
Embracing an inherent empathy, the artists in this playlist utilize the human body through explorations of appearance, identity, and social concerns.
Since the earliest forms of creative expression, artists have employed the human body as muses, tools, and vessels for setting about their vision. From figurative representation to trials of endurance, artists have established the body to be a reliably protean material.
“The viewer has a body too,” said Janine Antoni, “and can empathize with what I’ve put myself through to make the artwork.” Embracing an inherent empathy, the artists in this playlist utilize the human body through explorations of appearance, identity, and social concerns.
All Playlists
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Plan Your Vote
by Art21November 2, 2020 8 videos • 1:34:07 total runtime -
Teaching with the Power of Words
by Alex MendezAugust 26, 2020 9 videos • 1:43:09 total runtime -
Teaching with the Great Outdoors
by Joe FusaroMay 27, 2020 7 videos • 1:34:00 total runtime -
Teaching with Improvisation and Spontaneity
by Erica RichardApril 30, 2020 8 videos • 1:00:58 total runtime -
Teaching with Love and Loss
by Ty TalbotFebruary 12, 2020 10 videos • 1:34:30 total runtime -
Teaching with Community
by Miranda BestJanuary 15, 2020 10 videos • 1:55:03 total runtime -
Taking a Stand
by Art21January 9, 2020 14 videos • 2:02:55 total runtime -
Which Latin America?
by Diego del Valle RíosOctober 9, 2019 12 videos • 1:54:14 total runtime -
Human Touch
by Art21September 20, 2019 14 videos • 1:51:35 total runtime -
Must-See Contemporary
by Art21July 22, 2019 16 videos • 1:49:57 total runtime -
Pride Unveiled
by Art21June 11, 2019 10 videos • 1:37:43 total runtime -
The World Is Yours
by Art21April 22, 2019 12 videos • 1:25:34 total runtime -
Tools of the Trade
by Art21March 14, 2019 12 videos • 1:17:00 total runtime -
Essence of a History
by Art21February 14, 2019 16 videos • 1:57:21 total runtime -
Don’t Sweat The Technique
by Art21January 23, 2019 12 videos • 1:27:47 total runtime -
Under the Influence
by Art21January 9, 2019 16 videos • 1:49:11 total runtime -
Going Home
by Art21December 20, 2018 15 videos • 2:00:32 total runtime -
America Now
by Art21December 5, 2018 15 videos • 2:08:54 total runtime -
Season 9 of “Art in the Twenty-First Century”
by Art21September 29, 2018 12 videos • 2:33:01 total runtime -
Consumption Revisited
by Art21May 15, 2018 15 videos • 2:41:02 total runtime -
Then & Now
by Art21April 11, 2018 21 videos • 2:31:43 total runtime -
The Future Is Female
by Art21March 14, 2018 12 videos • 1:25:51 total runtime -
Portraying the Black American Experience
by Art21February 14, 2018 15 videos • 1:56:09 total runtime -
Boundary Crossing
by Art21January 31, 2018 15 videos • 2:00:19 total runtime -
Slow Unfolding Moments
by Art21December 20, 2017 15 videos • 2:18:58 total runtime -
Starting from Sketches
by Art21November 13, 2017 12 videos • 1:25:57 total runtime -
Sacred Grounds
by Art21October 25, 2017 12 videos • 1:12:37 total runtime -
Call & Response
by Art21October 11, 2017 12 videos • 1:37:56 total runtime -
Playing with Tension
by Marela ZacaríasSeptember 28, 2017 8 videos • 55:51 total runtime -
Site-Specific
by Art21September 13, 2017 12 videos • 1:50:54 total runtime -
California Girls
by Art21August 9, 2017 10 videos • 1:14:51 total runtime -
“Summer of Shorts”
by Art21August 7, 2017 10 videos • 57:00 total runtime -
En Route
by Art21July 26, 2017 14 videos • 1:49:15 total runtime -
Blockbusters
by Art21July 12, 2017 12 videos • 1:00:42 total runtime -
The Music Lovers
by Mac McCaughanJune 28, 2017 12 videos • 1:48:15 total runtime -
Deterioration and Decay
by Art21June 21, 2017 10 videos • 1:27:53 total runtime -
Summer of Biennials
by Art21June 14, 2017 10 videos • 2:00:30 total runtime -
The Anarchic Potential of Color
by Art21May 24, 2017 16 videos • 1:59:28 total runtime -
Take Action
by Art21April 26, 2017 10 videos • 1:30:39 total runtime -
Working with Ugly
by Arlene ShechetMarch 8, 2017 7 videos • 1:01:50 total runtime -
Super Heroines
by Art21March 1, 2017 12 videos • 1:11:41 total runtime -
Origin Stories
by Art21March 1, 2017 14 videos • 1:07:19 total runtime -
Beating Writer’s Block
by Art21March 1, 2017 10 videos • 33:53 total runtime -
History Reimagined
by Art21March 1, 2017 12 videos • 1:23:11 total runtime -
Artists and Pets
by Art21March 1, 2017 6 videos • 40:15 total runtime -
Declassified: The Untold Stories
by Art21March 1, 2017 9 videos • 1:16:04 total runtime