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Art21
Founded in 1997, Art21 is a nonprofit organization that produces documentary films about contemporary artists from across the globe. It produces three film series: "Art in the Twenty-First Century" on PBS, "New York Close Up," and "Extended Play." The main office is located in New York City. All Art21 films are available to stream for free online. As stated in the company's website, the mission of Art21 is "to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films, resources, and public programs." By exploring art creation beyond individualized and personal conceptions, ''Art21'' opens up a more familiar and inclusive approach to appreciating the diverse world of art. Film Series ''Art in the 21st Century'' is a PBS series about contemporary artists that premiered in 2001. Premiering a new season every two years, ''Art in the Twenty-First Century'' is the only series on United States television to focus exclusively on contemporary visual art an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerry James Marshall
Kerry James Marshall (born October 17, 1955) is an American artist and professor, known for his paintings of Black figures. He previously taught painting at the School of Art and Design at the University of Illinois at Chicago. In 2017, Marshall was included on the annual ''Time'' 100 list of the most influential people in the world. He was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, and moved in childhood to South Central Los Angeles. He has spent much of his career in Chicago, Illinois. A retrospective exhibition of his work, ''Kerry James Marshall: Mastry'', was assembled by the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago in 2016. Early life and education Marshall was born October 17, 1955, in Birmingham, Alabama. He was raised in Birmingham and later in Los Angeles, California. He is the son of a postal worker and a homemaker. His father's hobby was buying broken watches that he would inexpensively acquire in pawnshops and learn how to fix them with the help of books before reselling th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
