 | July 14, 2010
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Banner: Mark Bradford in the studio. Art in the Twenty-First Century production still, 2007. Season 4, Episode: Paradox. © Art21, Inc. 2007. Left: Roni Horn, You Are the Weather installation view. Art in the Twenty-First Century production still, 2005. Season 3, Episode: Structures. © Art21, Inc. 2005. |
The Present Perfect: Watch the Archived Stream
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On Wednesday, June 23, audiences gathered at the 92YTribeca and online at PBS.org to participate in Art21's first ever live-streamed interactive event, The Present Perfect with Art21. The event featured artists Oliver Herring and Laurie Simmons in conversation with moderator Robert MacNeil, answering questions in real time from the in-house (via Twitter) and online audiences.
The program also featured a live performance based on audience-submitted choreography, led by a frequent participant in Oliver Herring's projects, Davis Thompson-Moss, and performed by the speakers and member of the in-house audience.
Watch the archived stream of the event on PBS Video and view photos from the event on the PBS Facebook page.
For full information about the event, please visit the event site for The Present Perfect.
IMAGE: The stage at The Present Perfect, June 23, 2010. Photograph by Marc Bryan-Brown.
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New Videos: Shonibare MBE, Weems, Koons, and Maier-Aichen
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African, British, American--two recent videos take an international approach to the subject of race, highlighting multiple points of view on the experience of being a black artist today.
 | | Yinka Shonibare MBE: Nelson's Ship in a Bottle
Episode #111: Yinka Shonibare MBE discusses the theatricality and sense of wonder inherent in his public sculpture Nelson's Ship in a Bottle, installed on the 4th Plinth in Trafalgar Square, London. Situated across from Nelson's Column, the brightly-colored sails of Shonibare's boat reference the complex heritage of British colonialism and its multicultural present.
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Carrie Mae Weems and David Alan Grier: In Conversation
Carrie Mae Weems and David Alan Grier have an intimate discussion on a range of topics including childhood idols, the definition of blackness, race and politics during Obama's presidency, and a desire to make work that addresses not only personal identity but also the broader human condition.
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Affinity and aversion, homage and rejection: our two most recent videos feature artists discussing the push and pull of art historical influence in their work.
 | | Jeff Koons: Art History
Episode #112: Jeff Koons describes how he likes to "communicate with other artists" by making art historical references--from Classical to Modern--in his sculptures and paintings.
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Florian Maier-Aichen: Rejecting Tradition
Episode #113: Florian Maier-Aichen talks about rejecting the dogmatic approach and lighting sensibility of the Dusseldorf School of photography, traveling to Los Angeles to make a fresh start.
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Keep up with the Exclusive series on the Art21 Blog, or subscribe to the series via RSS or iTunes (note: link opens in iTunes). A blend of newly-shot original filming and previously unreleased archival footage, videos from the weekly Exclusive series focus on singular aspects of an artist's process, significant individual works and exhibitions, provocative ideas, and biographical anecdotes.
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Three Days Left: Support Art21--Join the 100 x 100 Exclusive Campaign
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Art21's 100 x 100 Exclusive campaign: 100 donations in 100 days to celebrate 100 Exclusive videos!
In the next 3 days Art21 seeks 20 new donors to add to its list of 100 x 100 Exclusive campaign contributors. With 80 donors leading the way, we are on our final push and countdown! Whether you give $1, $10, or $100, your donation goes directly to the Exclusive series--supporting videos like Julie Mehretu: Mural, a profile of the artist working on her impressive installation in the lobby of the Goldman Sachs building, and Jeff Koons: Potential, where the artist shares his personal insights and inspirations. Help keep these videos coming. Our goal is to have a list of 100 supporters by July 16th! Donate now!
All 100 x 100 Exclusive contributors are credited on Art21's Web site. To see the list (where your name can go) please visit 100 x 100 Exclusive.
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Highlights from the Art21 Blog
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Want to write for the Art21 Blog? Email interest and writing samples to blog [at] art21 [dot] org.
IMAGES (from top): Peter Campus, "Anamnesis," 1974, installation view; Photo by Steve Payne, courtesy The Power Plant. "Bravo's Work of Art: Episode 3 Recap" animated GIF. Walter De Maria, "The 2000 Sculpture" in the Resnick Pavilion, Courtesy LACMA.
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DVD, Blu-ray, and Download:
Miss a season? Looking for a particular artist's segment? All 5 seasons of Art:21--Art in Twenty-First Century are available on DVD, high-definition Blu-ray (Season 5 only), and digital download, giving you first-hand access to today's most compelling artists and thought-provoking themes.
Companion Books:
Spanning across all 5 seasons, the Art:21--Art in Twenty-First Century companion books feature in-depth interviews with all 86 series-featured artists, in addition to high-quality images and essays from Art21 Executive Director Susan Sollins.
Visit ShopPBS.org to view products from all 5 seasons.
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