A pioneering Chinese contemporary artist, Xu Bing creates mixed-media installations that subvert viewers’ ways of thinking about language, cultural tradition, and the lessons of our past while pointing to the possibilities of our future.
Experts define "contemporary art" differently, but the J. Paul Getty Museum has a concise definition from the "Education" page on their website: "Strictly speaking, the term "contemporary art" refers to art made and produced by artists living today. Today's artists work in and respond to a global environment that is culturally diverse, technologically advancing, and multifaceted. Working in a wide range of mediums, contemporary artists often reflect and comment on modern-day society."
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Find links to online exhibitions, videos, podcasts, online journals, museums, local venues, and websites that feature and discuss contemporary art. Explore the library resources at Three Rivers by following the link here: "Library Resources"
Art 21
Art21 is the world’s leading source to learn directly from the artists of our time. The Mission of Art21 is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films, resources, and public programs. The Vision of Art21 is to inspire a more creative and inclusive world through the works and words of contemporary artists. (https://art21.org/)
The Art Assignment
The Art Assignment was a weekly PBS Digital Studios production hosted by curator Sarah Urist Green. The YouTube series ran from 2014-2020 and explores art and art history through the lens of the contemporary world. Episodes are short and engaging.
(www.youtube.com/user/theartassignment)
Hyperallergic
Based in Brooklyn, New York, Hyperallergic is an online publication described by its founders as "a forum for playful, serious, and radical perspectives on art in society." The website includes news about the world of contemporary art, commentary and a podcast. (hyperallergic.com/)
Saatchi Art
Based in Los Angeles, Saatchi Art is an online art gallery that features contemporary artists from around the world.
(www.saatchiart.com/)
Widewalls
Based in London, Widewalls is an online gallery platform designed for art dealers. Their focus is modern and contemporary art from around the world. Their website features an online magazine.
(www.widewalls.ch/)
1-54
Founded in 2013 by Touria El Glaoui, 1-54 is the first and only international fair dedicated to providing visibility to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora. (https://www.1-54.com/about-us/)
Artnet News
Affiliated with the online auction house platform, Artnet, Artnet News is proud to be the world’s first dedicated 24-hour global art market newswire with reporters based in New York and locations elsewhere in North American, Europe, Asia.
(news.artnet.com/)
Artsy
Based in New York, Artsy is an online resource showcasing the art of galleries, museum collections, foundations, artist estates, art fairs, and benefit auctions. They feature historical, modern and contemporary art.
(www.artsy.net/)