ENDURING UNDERSTANDING 10.1 - Global contemporary art is characterized by a transcendence of traditional conceptions of art, and is supported by technological developments and global awareness. Digital technology in particular provides increased access to imagery and contextual information about diverse artists and artworks throughout history and across the globe.
ENDURING UNDERSTANDING 10.2 - In the scholarly realm as well as mainstream media, contemporary art is now a major phenomenon experienced and understood in a global context.
Required Images list from KHAN ACADEMY:
224. The Gates, Christo and Jeanne-Claude (essay, images, additional resources)
225. Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Maya Lin (video, images, additional resources)
226. Horn Players, Jean-Michel Basquiat (essay, image, additional resources)
227. Summer Trees, Song Su-nam (essay, image, additional resources)
228. Androgyne III, Magdalena Abakanowicz (essay, images, additional resources)
229. A Book from the Sky, Xu Bing (video, images, additional resources
230. Pink Panther, Jeff Koons (essay, images, additional resources)
231. Untitled (#228), from the History Portraits series, Cindy Sherman (essay, image, additional resources)
232. Dancing at the Louvre, from the series, The French Collection, part 1; #1, Faith Ringgold (essay, image, additional resources)
233. Trade (Gifts for Trading Land with White People), Jaune Quick-to-See Smith (essay, image, additional resources)
234. Earth’s Creation, Emily Kame Kngwarreye (essay, image, additional resources)
235. Rebellious Silence, from the Women of Allah series, Shirin Neshat (artist); photo by Cynthia Preston (essay, image, additional resources)
236. En la Barberia no se Llora (No Crying Allowed in the Barbershop), Pepon Osorio (essay, image 1, 2, additional resources)
237. Pisupo Lua Afe (Corned Beef 2000), Michel Tuffery (essay, artist, biography, video 1, video 2, images)
238. Electronic Superhighway, Nam June Paik (essay, image, additional resources 239. The Crossing, Bill Viola (essay, image, additional resources)
240. Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Frank Gehry (essay, images,
241. Pure Land, Mariko Mori (essay, image, additional resources)
242. Lying with the Wolf, Kiki Smith (essay, image, additional resources)
243.Darkytown Rebellion, Kara Walker (essay, image, additional resources)
244. The Swing (After Fragonard), Yinka Shonibare (essay, images,
245. Old Man’s Cloth, El Anatsui (video, essay, image, additional resources)
246. Stadia II, Julie Mehretu (essay, image, additional resources)
247. Preying Mantra, Wangechi Mutu (essay, image, additional resources)
248. Shibboleth, Doris Salcedo (essay, images, additional resources)
249. MAXXI National Museum of XXI Century Arts, Zaha Hadid (video, images, additional resources)
250. Kui Hua Zi (Sunflower Seeds), Ai Weiwei (essay, video, images, additional resources)
RESOURCE LINKS
224. The Gates. New York City, U.S. Christo and Jeanne-Claude. 1979-2005 C.E. Mixed media installation.
Christo and Jeanne-Claude Official Website
Interview with Christo and Jeanne-Claude
225. Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Washington, D.C., U.S. Maya Lin. 1982 C.E. Granite.
226. Horn Players. Jean-Michel Basquiat. 1983 C.E. Acrylic and oil paintstick on three canvas panels.
Jean-Michel Basquiat Official Website
227. Summer Trees. Song Su-nam. 1983 C.E. Ink on paper.
228. Androgyne III. Magdalena Abakanowicz. 1985 C.E. Burlap, resin, wood, nails and string.
culture.pl/en/artist/magdalena-abakanowicz
229. A Book from the Sky. Xu Bing. 1987-1991 C.E. Mixed media installation.
230. Pink Panther. Jeff Koons. 1988 C.E. Glazed porcelain.
Interview about the Pink Panther
231. Untitled (#228), from the History Portraits series. Cindy Sherman. 1990 C.E. Photograph.
232. Dancing at the Louvre, from the series The French Collection, Part I; #1. Faith Ringgold. 1991 C.E. Acrylic on canvas, tie-dyed, pieced fabric border.
www.faithringgold.com/ringgold/default.htm
233. Trade (Gifts for Trading Land with White People). Jaune Quick-to-See Smith. 1992 C.E. Oil and mixed media on canvas.
Jaune Quick-to-See Smith short talk
234. Earth's Creation. Emily Kame Kngwarreye. 1994 C.E. Synthetic polymer paint on canvas.
235. Rebellious Silence, from the Women of Allah series. Shirin Neshat (artist); photo by Cynthia Preston. 1994 C.E. Ink on photograph.
236. En la Barberia no se Llora (No Crying Allowed in the Barbershop). Pepon Osorio. 1994 C.E. Mixed media installation.
237. Pisupo Lua Afe (Corned Beef 2000). Michel Tuffery. 1994 C.E. Mixed media.
238. Electronic Superhighway. Nam June Palk. 1995 C.E. Mixed media installation (49 channel closed-circuit video installation, neon, steel and electronic components.
Viewing the Piece in Real Time
239. The Crossing. Bill Viola. 1996 C.E. Video/sound installation.
240. Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao. Spain. Frank Gehry (architect). 1997 C.E. Titanium, glass and limestone.
Frank Gehry Official Website
241. Pure Land. Mariko Mori. 1998 C.E. Color photograph on glass.
Collection of 61 Works by Mariko Mori
242. Lying with the Wolf. Kiki Smith. 2001 C.E. Ink and pencil on paper.
The Art Story: Kiki Smith page
243. Darkytown Rebellion. Kara Walker. 2001 C.E. Cut paper and projection on wall.
The Art Story: Kara Walker page
244. The Swing (after Fragonard). Yinka Shonibare. 2001 C.E. Mixed media installation.
245. Old Man's Cloth. El Anatsui. 2003 C.E. Aluminum and copper wire.
246. Stadia II. Julie Mehretu. 2004 C.E. Ink and acrylic on canvas.
247. Preying Mantra. Wangechi Mutu. 2006 C.E. Mixed media on Mylar.
248. Shibboleth. Doris Salcedo. 2007-2008 C.E. Installation.
Nasher Sculpture Garden Bio Page
249. MAXXI National Museum of XXI Century Arts. Rome, Italy. Zaha Hadid (architect). 2009 C.E. Glass, steel and cement, Exterior.
250. Kui Hua Zi (Sunflower Seeds). Ai Weiwei. 2010-2011 C.E. Sculpted and painted porcelain.