"Art:21-Art in the Twenty-First Century" Season Five Trailer (Fall 2009)

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We decided to make a TV show about visual art

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Because art matters. Because thinking about the issues of our time matters. Because artists offer us new perspectives about ourselves and the world around us.

You can watch all four previous seasons on Hulu & iTunes.

Or view the trailer for the George Foster Peabody Award-winning Season 4 (2007).

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We put our heads together

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Art21 is a non-profit organization that illuminates the creative process of today’s visual artists through the production of documentary films, interpretive media, and live programs that stimulate critical reflection as well as conversation. Art21 offers an independent, “behind-the-scenes” point of view on contemporary art and artists, producing primary source materials of the highest quality. Art21’s additional projects include: public screenings and events; workshops for educators; and a blog and social media initiatives.

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We invited 14 artists to participate

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They all have a story to tell. They are painters and sculptors, photographers and filmmakers, performers and new media artists. They are young and old. They live and work around the world. They are shaping the future, describing the present, and examining the past. In 8 years over 5 seasons of the "Art:21—Art in the Twenty-First Century" television series, we've profiled 86 of today's most innovative artists. This season will introduce audiences to the 14 exceptional artists we've been collaborating with these past two years.

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We did 46 shoots in 14 months

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Season Five is our first filmed in Hi-Definition (HDTV)! Art21 works with a team of award-winning film directors, cinematographers, sound engineers, editors and designers. Art21 has filmed in museums, studios, galleries and communities all over the world.

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We shot in 38 locations

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And in over 20 cities all over the world: Atlanta, Beijing, Berlin, Bogota, Chicago, Columbus, Johanessburg, Krefeld, London, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York City, Paris, Sao Paulo, Stralsund, Syndey, Syracuse, Versailles, and more....

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We traveled to 9 countries on 6 continents

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Season Five is our most international yet! We filmed on every continent, except for Antarctica. Art21 reflects our world, which is increasingly globalized and interconnected.

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We even filmed in cyberspace!

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Turns out filming in SecondLife is a lot like the real thing.

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We recorded over 130 hours

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Art21 creates a rich archive documenting the artists of our time. To date, the Art21 archive contains over 600 hours of film and video footage, and we're continually adding new material throughout the year.

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We are editing it down to only 227 minutes

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Each season of Art21's PBS series consists of four one-hour episodes. Each episode profiles three to five of today’s most fascinating contemporary visual artists, loosely grouped together by themes that provide entry points for viewers of all backgrounds.

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We'd like you to meet artist Yinka Shonibare MBE

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Born in Britain and raised in Nigeria, we filmed Yinka Shonibare MBE in Australia as he prepared for his first museum retrospective before traveling to his home and studio in London.

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We think artist William Kentridge is truly innovative

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Through a combination of stop-motion animation, video projection, and theatrical performance, South African artist William Kentridge blurs the boundaries between media, art, and life.

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We've fallen in love with artist Mary Heilmann

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American artist Mary Heilmann's bold palette, striking compositions, and irreverent charm place pleasure in the forefront.

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We're premiering on PBS Fall 2009

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Join hundreds of institutions in offering sneak peeks of Season 5. Art21 collaborates with museums, high schools, colleges, universities, community-based organizations, libraries, art spaces, public television stations and individuals to host preview screenings and events as part of an international outreach campaign. Last season, Art21 Access '07 featured over 350 events in every state in the United States and every continent in the world. We want to help make Art21 Access '09 a part of your local community. Sign up today!

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We want you to spread the word!

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Embed or share this video. Become our friend on Facebook. Subscribe to updates through our Blog, Twitter, Newsletter and YouTube Channel. Stay tuned to Art21 and PBS. Turn off the computer and call your mom!

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Channels: African Art American Art Contemporary Art Drawing Film Mary Heilmann Painting Photography Sculpture Trailers Video Art William Kentridge Yinka Shonibare MBE

Season Five of the Peabody Award-winning television series "Art:21—Art in the Twenty-First Century" premieres on PBS in the United States (Fall 2009).

This trailer spotlights the artists Mary Heilmann, William Kentridge, and Yinka Shonibare MBE, offering brief glimpses of an additional eleven, dynamic and engaging contemporary artists.

Can you guess who they are? We're not telling (just yet).

Video Comments

well hi how is everybody today????? were all doing swell and delightful!!!! this art video is amazing. i highly enjoy it in many ways. art is to be appreciated.. it compliments the mind heart and soul as well as the visual concept. art touches my heart and soul all day everyday. WINDOW!!!!!!!! LA VENTANA PARA VIDA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AZUCAR!
Thank you greatly!!!!!!

Submitted by Davis Lab on Wed, 11/18/2009 - 13:08.

I had the pleasure of seeing Yinka Shonibare's "Big Boy" last year. Amazing work that sparked tons of great reaction and dialogue!

Submitted by Adrianne on Wed, 05/27/2009 - 12:52.

aw shucks....now we're blushing!
yours truly, "the people who make the videos"

Submitted by Wesley Miller on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 19:26.

We LOVE Art21! Especially the people who make the videos!

Submitted by Davis Lab on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 14:04.

Great Stuff!

Submitted by Respectable Press on Tue, 04/14/2009 - 17:31.

it's cutting edge! meaning stuff that's been processed and digested and is now safely passed out.

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 22:36.

It's a really nice video. Are some of the artists Paul Mccarthy, Jeff Koons?

Submitted by Dary on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 13:27.

Jeff Koons and Cindy Sherman for sure..

Submitted by Erica Jaz on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 13:08.

bravo!

Submitted by fernando cisco zappa on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 12:58.

I'm familiar with quite a few of the artists but I am SO happy to learn and see their artistic processes. It is particularly rare to be able to speak to an artist, honestly, about his or her work, and I feel that the show does that very well. I can't wait to see it!

Submitted by Jessy Irwin on Tue, 04/07/2009 - 22:34.

"Art:21-Art in the Twenty-First Century" Season Five Trailer (Fall 2009)

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