Art21 Documentary on Trey Abdella to Debut Online in December 2025
Art21 will release a documentary film titled 'Trey Abdella's Miserable Dream' on December 10, 2025, at 12 pm ET via its website and YouTube. Directed by Andrew Nadkarni, the film follows artist Trey Abdella as he explores middle-class American aesthetics, drawing inspiration from sources like Coney Island attractions and kitschy decor to create mixed-media paintings that critique the American Dream. Abdella's work incorporates diverse materials such as glitter, motors, and holographic elements. The film is part of Art21's 'New York Close Up' series, which focuses on early-career artists in New York City and is supported by organizations including The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Trey Abdella's Miserable Dream' premieres online on December 10, 2025
- Directed by Oscar-shortlisted filmmaker Andrew Nadkarni
- Artist Trey Abdella uses mixed media to examine American culture and its flaws
Entities
Artists
- Trey Abdella
Institutions
- Art21
- The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
- New York State Council on the Arts
- Henry Nias Foundation
Locations
- New York, New York
- Coney Island
- Brooklyn
Sources
- Art21 —