Art in the Twenty-First Century (Art21): Contemporary Artists and Groundbreaking Creations

• Christina Zeiders
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  Christina Zeiders is the Communications Specialist at WITF. She helps get the word out about all of WITF's programs, events and community conversations.

Art in the Twenty-First Century, or Art21, features contemporary visual art and artists from around the world. Intimate footage lets the viewer see the artists at work and observe their process as they turn inspiration into art.

In Everyday Icons, we’ll watch as four artists do their part to correct centuries-long exclusions and misrepresentations and show us a different path forward – one that creates a more complete picture of our world.

The episode features painter Amy Sherald – who painted Michelle Obama’s portrait, Philadelphia video artist Alex Da Corte, New Mexico sculptor Rose B. Simpson and Puerto Rican sculptor Daniel Lind-Ramos.

In their practices, the rigid boundaries of expectation are pushed aside in favor of new and playful approaches and ideas. They remix and reimagine art histories, archetypes, monuments, pop culture and genres to help us see something new in the everyday.

Watch Art in the Twenty-First Century: Everyday Icons on Friday, June 16 at 10pm on WITF TV or stream it now for free using the PBS or WITF app.

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Seasons 1 – 11 of Art21 are available to stream on demand for free using the PBS or WITF app. Art21 presents thought-provoking and sophisticated content about contemporary art. The productions offer unparalleled access to artists’ voices and connect diverse audiences around the world to their work.