Art21 Announces Spring 2026 Programming with New Documentaries and Artist Features
Art21 has revealed its 2026 spring schedule, featuring documentary premieres, film screenings, and artist discussions. The lineup includes new episodes of 'Art in the Twenty-First Century,' with the second installment, 'Realms of the Real,' debuting on February 11, 2026, and the third, 'Human Nature,' launching on June 10, 2026. These episodes will be available for free online via Art21.org, YouTube, and PBS. The season highlights artists such as Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Tomás Saraceno, Lenka Clayton, and Camille Henrot, among others. Public events include screenings and talks in New York City and Pittsburgh, along with a spring gala honoring artists Charles Gaines and Paul Pfeiffer. This programming marks the 25th anniversary of Art21's documentary series, which aims to broaden access to contemporary art.
Key facts
- Art21's spring 2026 lineup includes new documentary episodes premiering in February and June.
- The series 'Art in the Twenty-First Century' celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026.
- Programs feature artists like Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Tomás Saraceno, and Camille Henrot.
- Events include public screenings, artist talks, and a gala in New York City.
- Content is freely accessible online through Art21.org, YouTube, and PBS.
Entities
Artists
- Tomás Saraceno
- Njideka Akunyili Crosby
- Camille Henrot
- Lenka Clayton
- Ragnar Kjartansson
- Josh Kline
- Delcy Morelos
- Sin Wai Kin
- Candice Lin
- Sophie Calle
- Lubaina Himid
- Tuan Andrew Nguyen
- Dyani White Hawk
- Neïl Beloufa
- Jacky Connolly
- Julien Creuzet
- Sara Cwynar
- Ho Tzu Nyen
- Xin Liu
- Rachel Rossin
- Jacolby Satterwhite
- Jose de Jesus Rodriguez
- Charles Gaines
- Paul Pfeiffer
- Hyeree Ro
Institutions
- Art21
- PBS
- CHANEL Culture Fund
- SVA Theatre
- Canal Projects
- Harris Theater
- Brooklyn Museum
- SFMOMA
- The Huntington
- Gropius Bau
Locations
- New York, New York
- Los Angeles
- Berlin
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Seville, Spain
- Paris
- New York City
- Brooklyn, NY
Sources
- Art21 —