Art in the Twenty-First Century
Season 12
Season 12 of Art in the Twenty-First Century features twelve of today’s most acclaimed contemporary artists as they use art to address the pressing questions of our time. Viewers observe the artists at work, watch as they transform inspiration into art, and hear how they struggle with both the physical and aesthetic challenges of achieving their visions. This landmark season builds upon a quarter century of shaping how audiences experience art and artists today.
Included this season are: Sophie Calle, Lubaina Himid, Tuan Andrew Nguyen, Dyani White Hawk, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Ragnar Kjartansson, Candice Lin, Tomás Saraceno, Lenka Clayton, Josh Kline, Delcy Morelos, and Sin Wai Kin.
Major underwriting for Season 12 of Art in the Twenty-First Century is provided by The Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation, Lambent Foundation, Agnes Gund, Melony and Adam Lewis, National Endowment for the Arts, Teiger Foundation, Sarah Arison, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Dealer Tire, Arts, Equity, & Education Fund™, The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation, Elyse and Lawrence B. Benenson, Stephanie and Tim Ingrassia, and Tim and Lauren Schrager Family Foundation.
“Between Worlds” will premiere online and on PBS in October 2025.
Featured video
Sophie Calle in “Between Worlds”
October 17, 2025
This documentary short explores over five decades of often autobiographical and profoundly touching work that’s inspired generations of artists and art admirers.
Season News & Events
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New Season of Art21’s Art in the Twenty-First Century to Premiere With First Episode on October 17
“Between Worlds” spotlights creative practices of Sophie Calle, Lubaina Himid, Tuan Andrew Nguyen, and Dyani White Hawk, revealing connections between personal lives and cultural communities New York, New York—August 13, 2025—Art21 today announced the premiere of “Between Worlds,” the first episode in Season 12 of its acclaimed broadcast series Art in the Twenty-First Century on PBS. The episode […]
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Art21’s Fall Program to Feature New Documentaries, Screenings, Artist Talks, and Launch of Season 12 of its Acclaimed Broadcast Series “Art in the Twenty-First Century”
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 […]