Thomas Schütte at MoMA: Reframing Styles, Reimagining Boundaries
The MoMA retrospective of Thomas Schütte features 100 striking works. The artist moves beyond Minimal and Conceptual styles to reintroduce narrative, blending personal and historical stories that challenge norms and refresh traditional genres. Curated by Paulina Pobocha, the exhibition reframes perceptions of Schütte’s work, even for those who may not have viewed him as deserving […]
Art Basel Paris 2024: The Resurgence of the Art Capital
The third edition of Art Basel Paris, held in the newly renovated and magnificent Grand Palais, features 195 leading galleries from 42 countries. The fair aims to enhance its French representation while embracing its international character, highlighting works from diverse artists. The mood at this year’s most-hyped event is upbeat. Led by director Clément Delépine, […]
Frieze London 2024: Overview, Market Pulse, and What to See
Overview Frieze London 2024 features 165 galleries from 43 countries in a sleek new layout that encourages deeper exploration. The redesigned tent in Regent’s Park maintains a lively buzz, with galleries emphasizing visually appealing paintings and intimate sculptures over daring avant-garde pieces. Paulina Olowska at Pace Mona Hatoum at White Cube Eduardo Sarabia at Maureen […]
Art Market H2 2024 Outlook: Balancing Optimism and Caution
Christie’s CEO, Guillaume Cerutti, shared with CNBC that the art market has recently softened due to global economic challenges and conflicts. Nonetheless, he remains optimistic about a potential recovery in the coming months, emphasizing the market’s cyclical nature. Since mid-May 2023, there has been mild optimism about a potential rebound in the art market, but […]
Anya Gallaccio at Turner Contemporary: Ephemeral Encounters with Nature
Turner Contemporary presents the largest survey exhibition of British artist Anya Gallaccio, featuring iconic sculptures and a new site-specific commission. The exhibition traces Gallaccio’s three-decade inquiry into how art engages with and responds to the natural world. Given the ephemeral nature of her work, Gallaccio’s art is often documented through photographs and memory. Curated by […]
Lofoten International Art Festival 2024: Art, Nature, and History
The Lofoten archipelago in Norway is renowned for its dramatic fjords and jagged mountains. The Lofoten International Art Festival (LIAF), Scandinavia’s longest-running contemporary art biennial, features sound-based projects that highlight the region’s rich history and stunning landscape. Curated by Kjersti Solbakken, the 18th edition of the festival is centered in Svolvær, with satellite projects in […]
The 17th Lyon Biennale: Connection and Collaboration
The 17th Lyon Biennale, titled “Crossing the Water,” features 78 artists whose works explore the theme of relationships. Curated by Alexia Fabre, the exhibition explores our engagement with differences, using a pathway along the Rhône as a metaphor for interconnected waterways linking Lyon’s 15 arrondissements. Founded in 1991, the Lyon Biennale fosters local connections by […]
You Never Did Anything Wrong: Nan Goldin at Gagosian
Photographer, filmmaker, and activist Nan Goldin debuts new works at Gagosian New York. You Never Did Anything Wrong presents two newly created moving-image pieces, displayed in custom-designed pavilions, along with a significant collection of new photographs. Surprisingly, the works steer away from political themes, despite concerns that such a direction could affect her career. Goldin […]
Emissions Reduction in the Art World: A Joint Effort by Art Fairs
Thirteen organizations representing over 40 art fairs, including Art Basel, Frieze, and TEFAF, have partnered with the Gallery Climate Coalition (GCC) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2030. The fairs will measure and report their emissions while educating visitors and supply chains on how to reduce CO2. The challenge of sustainability […]
Curated by Peter Doig: “The Street” at Gagosian
Curated by British painter Peter Doig, “The Street” opens in November at Gagosian’s Madison Avenue space. The exhibition will showcase Doig’s new works alongside significant pieces from major collections, including works by Balthus, Bacon, Beckmann, Celmins, Clough, de Chirico, Forrester, Hélion, Rothko, Wong, and others. British painter Peter Doig, who recently ended a 23-year relationship […]
