On Wednesday, champagne flutes clinked to inaugurated the 2017 edition of Art Basel Miami. The mood was decidedly festive. Under a protective dome of Miami sunshine and the manic highs of the Trump economy, many found reasons to be optimistic. The Swiss bank UBS (an event sponsor) says Art Basel Miami is the number one fair for collectors and looking …
Controversy & Politics (as Well as Some Art) at Documenta 14.
he two most famous things from Kassel Germany are the Brothers Grimm and the quinquennial art exhibition Documenta. This year these two cultural institutions have something in common, they both aim to frighten. At the opening press conference for Documenta 14 “Learning from Athens” the curatorial staff made it clear that this year’s event was going to be very political …
Watching TV at Fondazione Prada.
pening on May 8th, the launch of Francesco Vezzoli’s TV 70 at Fondazione Prada was, to a large extent, overshadowed by the Venice Biennale. With Prada’s presence in Venice this year, it is easy to miss what they are doing on their home turf in Milan. To do so, however, would be a pity. In collaboration with TV Channel La …
Cultural Capital In Paris. | FIAC Keeps its Head Above Water in Turbulent Times.
Andrew CourtAndrew Court is a writer based in Monaco and New York. Previously he covered local news for NY1 and the United Nations for CNN International. He studied political science and History at the University of St. Andrews and NYU.