In Praise of Voluminosity
Some artists are forgettable. Some of them shock you, sadden you, provoke you. Others simply move you beyond words. And then there is Fernando Botero. Love him, despise him or be indifferent, no matter what you feel, Botero continues chaffing at the church, the police, the society at large, anything he fancies, with what he does best: voluptuous figures. [...]
In-to Africa
It is not often to see good art by lesser known artists from far away continents. It is possible right now, this summer, in Paris, at The Louis Vuitton Foundation, which has dedicated its entire space to celebrate African art under the title of “Art/Afrique, Le Nouvel Atelier” (Art/Africa, the New Workshop). The event includes two major exhibitions, “Les [...]
International Public Art Made Every Ten Years in Germany
The Skulptur Projekte Münster (SPM) has launched its fifth edition with 35 new productions of public art from 19 countries, ranging from sculptures to performances throughout the entire German city of Münster. The event will end on October 1st. Kultur Kunst Skulptur-Projekte Skulptur Projekte 2017Hier: unfertige Skulptur ( "Bratwurst auf Einmaulschl¸ssel" Schraubenschl¸sse)Nairy BaghramianBeliebte Stellen / Privileged PointsVorplatz und Hinterhof [...]
The Art Market: Economics Applied to Art
by Jane Korinek Art Basel brings together the largest group of galleries, collectors and investors every year. But who is buying? What is selling? And how has the art market evolved? Art Basel has partnered with UBS to provide an overview of the art market in a new yearly publication called The Art Market 2017. Researched and authored by [...]
Soledad’s Moons
by E. Leigh I was not familiar with Soledad Sevilla’s work when I walked into the Malborough Gallery in Barcelona. Her paintings in different sizes, some of them occupying a whole wall, immediately caught my attention. Obsessive play of lines and color combinations, risky use of negative space variables and light, leaving us a sensation of restrain and yet [...]
Documenta 14, An Art Event to Feed the Intellect
by A.P. Since 1955 Documenta takes place every five years, and mobilizes the entire German city of Kassel (population: 200,507) to hold one of the most important art events in the world. Theo Eshetu This year, in its the 14th edition, Documenta is produced for the first time in two cities- Athens in Greece (April 8 to July [...]