Using common, underutilized, and discarded materials, these artists seek to reimagine or reinform a public relationship to the material.
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Teaching with Possibilities
by Catherine KarpMay 19, 2021 10 videos • 1:09:35 total runtime
Teaching with Possibilities
Art21 Educators alumnus Catherine Karp introduces her students to artists who use nontraditional materials and techniques through a playlist of Art21 films.
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In the Studio
Cecilia Vicuña
Cecilia Vicuña taps into instincts to imagine solutions for the impossible.
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Idea Generator
Liz Magor discusses how she approaches her sculptural practice, how we value objects, and her desire for a quiet studio.
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Studio as Laboratory
Addressing questions of how objects acquire value, Sarah Sze posits that being an artist is about giving yourself permission to make choices.
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