Contemporary Art Courses and Certifications

The Aspen Institute

The Art of Our Time - Contemporary Art's Cultural Impact and Evolution

Explore contemporary art's evolution with renowned artist Jeff Koons and museum director Melissa Chiu as they discuss works that challenge conventions and redefine artistic boundaries.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Museum of Modern Art Microcredential

Modern and Contemporary Art and Design

15148 ratings at Coursera

Explore modern and contemporary art through MoMA's popular courses, gaining insights into artistic ideas, photography, contemporary art, and fashion design from experts and creators.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Art Gallery, Exhibition Curating and Artist Management

1100 ratings at Udemy

A complete guide to Art Gallery Management and Exhibition Design

• Udemy
• 2 hours 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Creative Time Microcredential

Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society

338 ratings at Coursera

Explore contemporary art across diverse contexts, from visual and sound art to public interventions and activism, with artist Pedro Lasch and field experts. Gain insights applicable to both personal interest and professional development.

• Coursera
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

The Museum of Modern Art

What Is Contemporary Art?

1898 ratings at Coursera

What is contemporary art? In this course, you’ll explore this question through more than 70 works of art made from 1980 to the present, with a focus on art of the last decade.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

China Academy of Art

The Compositions and Conducts of Experimental Ink Art（中国画学·实验性水墨画的品质与表现）

Explore the evolution of Chinese experimental ink art from historical foundations to contemporary expressions, examining techniques, artistic philosophies, and transformative approaches across different eras.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Tracking Shots - Art, Migration, and Citizenship Conversation

Exploring art's role in depicting migration experiences and challenging citizenship norms. A dialogue on visual storytelling, political maps, and the representation of refugees and stateless individuals.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Museum of Modern Art

Modern Art & Ideas

5 reviews

Explore modern art through themes like identity, everyday objects, and society. Gain insights from artists and engage in discussions to deepen your understanding of contemporary artistic expression.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Mahindra Humanities Center

The City - Spending the War Without You: Virtual Backgrounds - Norton Lecture 5

Laurie Anderson explores challenges faced by artists and citizens in reinventing culture, focusing on teachers, activism, and politics in urban settings. Includes multimedia presentation and Q&A session.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Jeff Koons - Capturing America's Imagination Through Art

Renowned artist Jeff Koons discusses his journey, creative process, and impact on American pop culture with Michael Eisner, exploring how he transforms everyday objects into captivating art and democratizes access through public displays.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mahindra Humanities Center

Shannon Jackson- Ecological Time in Time-Based Media Art

Exploring ecological themes in time-based media art, examining artists' responses to climate change and their techniques for addressing urgent environmental crises through visual storytelling.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Holding Pattern - Progress Notes on a Digressive Exhibition

Explore a digressive exhibition through progress notes, examining themes of waiting, buffering, and temporal experiences in art, literature, and culture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Presentation by Artists Selected for the Connect India Arts Residency by Rohini Devasher & Elisa Storelli

Exploración artística del tiempo, la ecología y el espacio por Rohini Devasher y Elisa Storelli, presentando sus obras y perspectivas únicas sobre la percepción humana y los fenómenos naturales.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Museum As Forum - Creative Dialogues for the 21st Century

Explore the evolving role of museums as dynamic forums for creative dialogue and cultural exchange in the 21st century with Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum director Richard Koshalek.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Conversations with Great Leaders: Museum Directors on Institutional Vision

Insightful dialogue with museum directors Thelma Golden and Adam Weinberg on balancing institutional missions with evolving audience demands and maintaining creative vision in New York's competitive art scene.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video