Hans Ulrich Obrist and Hou Hanru curated the second Guangzhou Triennial. The concept was conceived with the intentions to break away from the conventional form of a Triennial by not limiting it to a flat presentation that lasts a few months, with the fair’s opening acting as the peak of the event. An Interior Scene […]

ARTfutures, the annual contemporary art fair, was for the first time situated in the Bloomberg Space, providing light relief to the industrious atmosphere within the City of London’s square mile Seeing the Future Nicola Heller Suky Best and Rory Hamilton, Cowboy scene #2, 2005. Print with laser cut vinyl, 27.5×34 cm. ARTfutures, the annual contemporary […]

Artbrussels 2005 was a vintage year; a true Grand Cru. Thanks to the selection of 132 established and 14 first-time galleries, Artbrussels has continued to succeed in strengthening its position in internationally-ranked contemporary art fairs. Artbrussels 2006 Gerrie Soetaert Erwin Wurm, Fat Car, pink, 2002. Styrofoam, polyester, car; 480 x 265 x 130cm. Courtesy of […]

Hans Memling (Jan van Mimnelinghe) is a marvel of deception, the master of transparent social critique. The Frick brings 30 of his works to life in an intimate, quiet viewing space, its cellar level where a good Netherlandish Dutchman would have spent his nights with a good mug of grog. Hans’ Hats Tony Zaza Hans […]

The development of young Latin American artists in the context of recent artistic practices reveals a host of themes and conceptual strategies. Di punto in bianco (All of a sudden) Horace Brockington Raquel Antich, Pinfloi (Pinfloi), 2005. Acrylic and confetti, 25 x 25 cm. Courtesy of Florence Lynch Gallery, NYC The development of young Latin […]

Haven’t I seen this before? Black and white pictures of clear, simple and militaristic architectural shapes and interior designs are not a groundbreaking new topic. Decorating the (Bau) haus Tina Kesting Bojan Sarcevic, “1954,” 2004. Collaged offset prints. Haven’t I seen this before? Black and white pictures of clear, simple and militaristic architectural shapes and […]

I have "naturally" made pictures since I was an infant, an activity that was not always acceptable to those around me. As I matured, I began to question this propensity very seriously by reading and studying all that I could find concerning art and artists. Creative Life Keith Morant Keith Morant, Whispers in the Wind. […]

Douglas Rosenberg makes artwork through a combination of such forms and elements as dance, cinematography, sculpture, landscape, imaging technology and sound. Douglas Rosenberg’s Gesamptkunstwerk Daniel Rothbart Douglas Rosenberg makes artwork through a combination of such forms and elements as dance, cinematography, sculpture, landscape, imaging technology and sound. Working with the body, diverse media and juxtaposed […]

Claudia Alvarez creates paintings and life-size sculptures of children that are indisputably sweet, gentle and delicate. Wide eyes, dainty features and slight limbs are prevalent, as are pale pink tones and soft lines. Children’s Stories Kim Carpenter Claudia Alvarez, ceramic sculpture, 2005. Claudia Alvarez creates paintings and life-size sculptures of children that are indisputably sweet, […]

It was inevitable. Hans Haacke, the German-born New Yorker has been making a name for himself in the international waters of the art world by systematically–and thoroughly–chipping away the veneer of seduction and hype of our corporate-saturated world to reveal the deceit, hype and lies that hover not too far below the surface. Hans Haacke’s […]