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
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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Cecilia Vicuña
Cecilia Vicuña taps into instincts to imagine solutions for the impossible.
Idea Generator
Liz Magor discusses how she approaches her sculptural practice, how we value objects, and her desire for a quiet studio.
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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