Examining the Artworld in the 21st Century
Art in the 21st Century
With the 21st century now at the quarter point, ARTnews and Art in America have taken the opportunity to pinpoint the greatest artworks of the past 25 years. Together, the editors assembled a list of the 100 best pieces of the century so far—a task made that much more difficult by the restless creativity of artists during this period. Over the next few months, to complement the list, we’ll also be publishing essays that look back at some of the trends and movements that have defined the art of the 21st century so far.
The 100 Best Artworks of the 21st Century
In a period characterized by tumult and uncertainty, artists displayed restless creativity.
How We Made Our List of the 100 Best Artworks of the 21st Century
See how the editors of ARTnews and Art in America made their list of the best 100 artworks of the 21st century.
Why Love Is the Message,
The Message Is Death is #1
ARTnews senior editor Alex Greenberger explains why this transcendent yet horrifying video topped our list.
Defending Works Left on the Cutting Room Floor of Our ‘Best Artworks of the 21st Century’ List
See the editors of ARTnews and Art in America‘s picks for what missed our list of the best artworks of the 21st century.
The Most Controversial Artworks of the 21st Century So Far
See the editors of ARTnews and Art in America‘s picks for what missed our list of the best artworks of the 21st century.
