"Art making is a form of alchemy, in a way, because you are trying…to make gold from nothing. When it works very well is when you manage to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary."
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"New York Close Up" Series Trailer, Year 1 (2011) | Art21 presents a new documentary series on art and life in New York. "New York Close Up" premiered online June 13th, 2011. Music: "... | 2:20 | 05/27/2011 |
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A Brief History of Shana Moulton & Whispering Pines | Should an artist separate herself from the character she creates? In this film, artist Shana Moulton traces the development of her ongoing video and... | 7:09 | 06/13/2011 |
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Kalup Linzy & James Franco, That's Entertainment! | What’s the difference between art and entertainment? In this film, artist Kalup Linzy prepares for his debut performance as Kalup & Franco—a... | 8:24 | 06/13/2011 |
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LaToya Ruby Frazier Takes on Levi's | What is the responsibility of an artist to her community? In this film, artist and activist LaToya Ruby Frazier discusses the economic and... | 6:32 | 06/17/2011 |
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Mika Tajima Wants to Hire Contortionists | How do you activate a white cube gallery space? In this film, artist Mika Tajima works with two amateur contortionists to create a series of dance-... | 6:08 | 06/17/2011 |
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Keltie Ferris Has a Show | When does a painting stop being a private object and start becoming a public work? In this film, artist Keltie Ferris prepares for her show KF + CM... | 6:34 | 06/20/2011 |
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Rashid Johnson Makes Things to Put Things On | How does an artist contribute his own personal story in the face of prevailing historical narratives? In this film, artist Rashid Johnson discusses... | 5:44 | 06/20/2011 |
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Lucas Blalock's 99¢ Store Still Lifes | How does an artist make working at home interesting? In this film, artist Lucas Blalock photographs mundane objects from local discount stores in the... | 6:20 | 06/24/2011 |
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Martha Colburn & the Musicians, LIVE! | How does an artist transform a solitary practice into a communal experience? In this film, artist Martha Colburn leads a group of musicians in a... | 5:21 | 06/24/2011 |
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Mariah Robertson Wears a Yellow Suit to Work | How does an artist make work in extreme circumstances? In this film, artist Mariah Robertson wears a makeshift hazmat suit, face mask, and breathing... | 6:42 | 06/27/2011 |
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Tommy Hartung's Underground Movies | How little does an artist need in a moving image to tell a story? In this film, artist Tommy Hartung employs minimal means and materials to create... | 6:36 | 06/27/2011 |
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Rashid Johnson Trades Art with Angel Otero | How do artists make a fair exchange of one artwork for another? In this film, artist Rashid Johnson trades a new sculpture with fellow artist Angel... | 4:58 | 07/22/2011 |
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