Articles by Jonathan Munar

Eleanor Antin Takes Over @Art21 (Again!) | #AntinCWS

by Jonathan Munar | Jan 29, 2013

Eleanor Antin Takes Over @Art21 (Again!) | #AntinCWS

by Jonathan Munar | Jan 29, 2013

Artist Eleanor Antin will take over the @Art21 Twitter account to perform a special reading on Wednesday, January 30, from 3:00–4:00 p.m. EST.

The Art21 Translation Project: Bringing the Words of Contemporary Artists to Global Audiences

by Jonathan Munar | Jan 23, 2013

The Art21 Translation Project: Bringing the Words of Contemporary Artists to Global Audiences

by Jonathan Munar | Jan 23, 2013

An introduction to the Art21 Translation Project by Art21 Director of Digital Media and Strategy, Jonathan Munar.

Art21 New York Close Up

NYCU | Tommy Hartung Is Off and Running

by Jonathan Munar | Jan 18, 2013

Art21 New York Close Up

NYCU | Tommy Hartung Is Off and Running

by Jonathan Munar | Jan 18, 2013

How does an artist find relief from the pressures of the studio? Watch our latest NYCU film featuring artist Tommy Hartung.

Art21 Extended Play

Exclusive | Richard Serra: Tools & Strategies

by Jonathan Munar | Jan 11, 2013

Art21 Extended Play

Exclusive | Richard Serra: Tools & Strategies

by Jonathan Munar | Jan 11, 2013

In a new “Exclusive” video, artist Richard Serra describes the various tools and conceptual strategies he has used throughout his career when working with lead and steel.

The Art21 Blog’s Most-Viewed Posts of 2012

by Jonathan Munar | Jan 1, 2013

The Art21 Blog’s Most-Viewed Posts of 2012

by Jonathan Munar | Jan 1, 2013

A look back at the Art21 Blog’s most-viewed posts from the past year by Art21 Director of Digital Media and Strategy, Jonathan Munar.

New Guest Blogger: Michael Neault, Content and Media Producer, Portland, OR

by Jonathan Munar | Dec 31, 2012

New Guest Blogger: Michael Neault, Content and Media Producer, Portland, OR

by Jonathan Munar | Dec 31, 2012

The Art21 Blog’s newest guest blogger is Michael Neault, a content and media producer at Second Story Interactive Studios

U.S. Department of State Honors Five Art21 Featured Artists with the Inaugural Medal of Arts

by Jonathan Munar | Nov 28, 2012

U.S. Department of State Honors Five Art21 Featured Artists with the Inaugural Medal of Arts

by Jonathan Munar | Nov 28, 2012

Art21 featured artists Cai Guo-Qiang, Jeff Koons, Shahzia Sikander, Kiki Smith, and Carrie Mae Weems are awarded the first-ever Medal of Arts from the U.S. Department of State.

Eleanor Antin Takes Over @Art21 on Twitter

by Jonathan Munar | Oct 22, 2012

Eleanor Antin Takes Over @Art21 on Twitter

by Jonathan Munar | Oct 22, 2012

Artist Eleanor Antin will take over the @Art21 Twitter account to perform a special reading on Friday, October 26, from 2:00–3:00 p.m. EST.

Art21 New York Close Up

NYCU | Close Encounters with Josephine Halvorson

by Jonathan Munar | Aug 17, 2012

Art21 New York Close Up

NYCU | Close Encounters with Josephine Halvorson

by Jonathan Munar | Aug 17, 2012

What’s the relationship between an artist and her subject? Watch our latest NYCU film featuring artist Josephine Halvorson.

avaf + art21 comboworks: A Collaboration with assume vivid astro focus, Art21, and You

by Jonathan Munar | Jun 15, 2012

avaf + art21 comboworks: A Collaboration with assume vivid astro focus, Art21, and You

by Jonathan Munar | Jun 15, 2012

Introducing a new interactive and collaborative online artist project with artist collective, assume vivid astro focus.

Viewer Q&A: Responses from Catherine Opie, El Anatsui, and Marina Abramović

by Jonathan Munar | Jun 7, 2012

Viewer Q&A: Responses from Catherine Opie, El Anatsui, and Marina Abramović

by Jonathan Munar | Jun 7, 2012

Artists Catherine Opie, El Anatsui, and Marina Abramović respond to questions submitted through a special Season 6 viewer Q&A.

Announcing Season Six of “Art in the Twenty-First Century”

by Jonathan Munar | Jan 4, 2012

Announcing Season Six of “Art in the Twenty-First Century”

by Jonathan Munar | Jan 4, 2012

The Peabody Award-winning television series, “Art in the Twenty-First Century,” returns to PBS in April for a sixth season.

The Art21 Blog’s Most-Viewed Posts of 2011

by Jonathan Munar | Dec 30, 2011

The Art21 Blog’s Most-Viewed Posts of 2011

by Jonathan Munar | Dec 30, 2011

Art21 Manager of Digital Media and Strategy, Jonathan Munar, rounds up the top 10 most-viewed Art21 Blog posts of 2011.

Art21 Extended Play

Cindy Sherman: Fashion

by Jonathan Munar | Sep 9, 2011

Art21 Extended Play

Cindy Sherman: Fashion

by Jonathan Munar | Sep 9, 2011

SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE: RSS | ITUNES | YOUTUBE | ARTBABBLE Episode #143: Commissioned by French Vogue to create a fashion editorial featuring clothes from the Spanish design house Balenciaga, artist …

Art21 Extended Play

Paul McCarthy: “Central Symmetrical Rotation Movement”

by Jonathan Munar | May 13, 2011

Art21 Extended Play

Paul McCarthy: “Central Symmetrical Rotation Movement”

by Jonathan Munar | May 13, 2011

SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE: RSS | ITUNES | YOUTUBE | ARTBABBLE Episode #142: Artist Paul McCarthy discusses his interest in art as political theater and his sculptures as akin to amusement …

Art21 Extended Play

Cao Fei: “PRD Anti-Heroes”

by Jonathan Munar | Apr 15, 2011

Art21 Extended Play

Cao Fei: “PRD Anti-Heroes”

by Jonathan Munar | Apr 15, 2011

SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE: RSS | ITUNES | YOUTUBE | ARTBABBLE Episode #140: Artist Cao Fei discusses her multi-media theatrical work “PRD Anti-Heroes” (2005), a play performed by non-professional actors. Investigating …

Art21 Extended Play

Carrie Mae Weems: “The Kitchen Table Series”

by Jonathan Munar | Mar 18, 2011

Art21 Extended Play

Carrie Mae Weems: “The Kitchen Table Series”

by Jonathan Munar | Mar 18, 2011

SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE: RSS | ITUNES | YOUTUBE | ARTBABBLE Episode #138: Filmed in her Syracuse studio, artist Carrie Mae Weems discusses the impetus for her work “The Kitchen Table …

Art21 Extended Play

Allan McCollum: “Lost Objects” & “Natural Copies”

by Jonathan Munar | Mar 4, 2011

Art21 Extended Play

Allan McCollum: “Lost Objects” & “Natural Copies”

by Jonathan Munar | Mar 4, 2011

SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE: RSS | ITUNES | YOUTUBE | ARTBABBLE Episode #137: Filmed in his Brooklyn studio, artist Allan McCollum discusses two projects utilizing dinosaur fossils—”Lost Objects” (begun 1991) and …

The Art21 Blog’s Most-Viewed Posts of 2010

by Jonathan Munar | Dec 31, 2010

The Art21 Blog’s Most-Viewed Posts of 2010

by Jonathan Munar | Dec 31, 2010

The continuing rise and social influence of Facebook and Twitter may have contributed plenty to the growing readership of the Art21 Blog, but ultimately, it is quality of writing and …

Art21 Extended Play

Allan McCollum: “Over Ten Thousand Individual Works”

by Jonathan Munar | Nov 19, 2010

Art21 Extended Play

Allan McCollum: “Over Ten Thousand Individual Works”

by Jonathan Munar | Nov 19, 2010

SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE: RSS | ITUNES | YOUTUBE | ARTBABBLE Episode #129: Filmed in his Brooklyn studio, Allan McCollum reveals the process and logic behind the project Over Ten Thousand …

Art21 Extended Play

Paul McCarthy: “Black & White Tapes”

by Jonathan Munar | Nov 12, 2010

Art21 Extended Play

Paul McCarthy: “Black & White Tapes”

by Jonathan Munar | Nov 12, 2010

SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE: RSS | ITUNES | YOUTUBE | ARTBABBLE Episode #128: Interviewed in his Los Angeles studio, Paul McCarthy discusses the genesis of his Black and White Tapes (1970–75), …

A Conversation with RxArt President and Founder, Diane Brown

by Jonathan Munar | Nov 11, 2010

A Conversation with RxArt President and Founder, Diane Brown

by Jonathan Munar | Nov 11, 2010

Rob Pruitt, Looking, Longing, 2008. Installation view: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN. Photo courtesy of RxArt. One of the experiences that I miss the most about working in …

Art21 Extended Play

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

William Kentridge: Studio Manager Anne McIlleron

by Jonathan Munar | Oct 29, 2010

Art21 Extended Play

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

William Kentridge: Studio Manager Anne McIlleron

by Jonathan Munar | Oct 29, 2010

SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE: RSS | ITUNES | YOUTUBE | ARTBABBLE In celebration of Art21’s new feature film William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible — which premiered nationally on October 21, 2010 …

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

Watch “William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible” Online and Download the Educators’ Guide

by Jonathan Munar | Oct 26, 2010

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

Watch “William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible” Online and Download the Educators’ Guide

by Jonathan Munar | Oct 26, 2010

We have a special treat for anyone that was unable to catch last week’s broadcast of William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible. The full program is now available for immediate online …

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

Tune In: “William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible” Premieres on PBS This Week

by Jonathan Munar | Oct 18, 2010

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

Tune In: “William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible” Premieres on PBS This Week

by Jonathan Munar | Oct 18, 2010

Warm up your televisions and set your DVRs: Art21’s latest film, William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible, premieres on PBS this week. The national broadcast premiere is scheduled for October 21 …

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

Win Tickets to Attend the New York City Premiere of Art21’s New Film at the MoMA

by Jonathan Munar | Oct 8, 2010

Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible

Win Tickets to Attend the New York City Premiere of Art21’s New Film at the MoMA

by Jonathan Munar | Oct 8, 2010

The PBS broadcast premiere of Art21’s latest film, William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible, is just over a week away, and we want you to join us in celebrating. Art21 is …

Fall Previews: Trailer, Teasers, and Slideshows

by Jonathan Munar | Aug 31, 2010

Fall Previews: Trailer, Teasers, and Slideshows

by Jonathan Munar | Aug 31, 2010

William Kentridge in his studio, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2008. William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible, production still, 2010. © Art21, Inc. 2010. Fall preview season is upon us, so it’s time …

Announcing Our Latest Film: “William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible”

by Jonathan Munar | Aug 17, 2010

Announcing Our Latest Film: “William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible”

by Jonathan Munar | Aug 17, 2010

Art21 is proud to announce the forthcoming broadcast of our latest film, William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible, the first film produced by Art21 for national television broadcast outside of the …

The Present Perfect: Tune In TONIGHT on PBS.org at 8 p.m. EST

by Jonathan Munar | Jun 23, 2010

The Present Perfect: Tune In TONIGHT on PBS.org at 8 p.m. EST

by Jonathan Munar | Jun 23, 2010

Tune in on PBS.org Look out, Internet: The Present Perfect is here! We’re coming at you live from the 92YTribeca in New York City tonight, starting promptly at 8:00 p.m. …

The Present Perfect Participation: Last Call and Weekend Roundup

by Jonathan Munar | Jun 21, 2010

The Present Perfect Participation: Last Call and Weekend Roundup

by Jonathan Munar | Jun 21, 2010

Filming at the Brooklyn Museum, NY, June 19, 2010. Photo by Katherine Payne. Today is your final chance to participate in advance of Wednesday’s live event, The Present Perfect with …

Get Interactive with Art21 at the Brooklyn Museum

by Jonathan Munar | Jun 16, 2010

Get Interactive with Art21 at the Brooklyn Museum

by Jonathan Munar | Jun 16, 2010

Want to participate in one of these: …but finding it difficult to get enough people together? Let Art21 help you out! Join us this Saturday, June 19, in front of …

Culture Wars Returns This Wednesday

by Jonathan Munar | Mar 22, 2010

Culture Wars Returns This Wednesday

by Jonathan Munar | Mar 22, 2010

After a well-attended pilot event in January—with over 80 participants spread across 18 teams and music provided by Mary Heilmann—Art21 is returning to host a second installment of Culture Wars: …

Packaging a Music Experience: Ryan Catbird and Catbird Records

by Jonathan Munar | Mar 12, 2010

Packaging a Music Experience: Ryan Catbird and Catbird Records

by Jonathan Munar | Mar 12, 2010

Moviola, “Dead Knowledge”. Catbird Records, CBR010, 2007. Image courtesy of Catbird Records. Ryan Catbird has commanded a silent influence on the independent music scene since he began his blog, The …

Art21 Extended Play

Jessica Stockholder | Form

by Jonathan Munar | Mar 5, 2010

Art21 Extended Play

Jessica Stockholder | Form

by Jonathan Munar | Mar 5, 2010

DOWNLOAD VIA ITUNES | SUBSCRIBE VIA RSS EXCLUSIVE: From her home in New Haven, Connecticut, Jessica Stockholder discusses the strength of form and the difficulty in articulating the meaning behind …

Culture Wars: Trivial Tunes with Mary Heilmann

by Jonathan Munar | Feb 19, 2010

Culture Wars: Trivial Tunes with Mary Heilmann

by Jonathan Munar | Feb 19, 2010

A look at the Mary Heilmann-curated music playlist for Art21’s inaugural “Culture Wars” trivia event, held on 1/28 at the 92YTribeca, along with the music-themed audio round for the night.

Ask Art21 a Question

by Jonathan Munar | Nov 4, 2009

Ask Art21 a Question

by Jonathan Munar | Nov 4, 2009

Filming Mary Heilmann in Bridgehampton, NY, 2008. Art in the Twenty-First Century, production still, 2009. © Art21, Inc. 2009. Why are there only 4 episodes a season, and 1 season …