Are London’s museums getting too close to the art market?
When Emilie Gordenker took over as director of Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum in 2020, she hoped to organise a show spotlighting the German artist Anselm Kiefer’s...
Author
Harold
1649 Articles
A Former Bank Becomes The City’s Most Immersive Art Space
Every June, Basel turns into the center of the global art world. But just a few streets away from the polished booths and museum-scale shows, something a...
Cause for cheer at Art Basel as strong preview-day sales take many galleries by surprise
Geopolitical factors, like war between Israel and Iran, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and escalating military action in Russia and Ukraine, can spook...
Basel’s new satellite fair rides the wave of interest in contemporary African art
The market for contemporary African art has been a subject of considerable focus in recent years, and now it has a dedicated fair in Basel. Africa Basel was...
Art Basel Diary: fashionistas stay a-head, pumping iron at Basel Social Club, and what Jerry Gogosian did next
Basel’s dedicated followers of fashion One of the most appealing things about Art Basel is the top-notch fashion paraded on the fair floor. The writer Sarah...
With more than 40 galleries represented, Germany is a major player at Art Basel this year
German representation at Art Basel this year is as strong as ever. While most participating galleries hail from the US (around 70 of them), Germany comes in...
In pictures: Art Basel’s Unlimited section offers visions of utopia
Unlimited, the section of Art Basel dedicated to monumental works and performances, is always filled with big ideas. This year, the prevailing mood chimes with...
Bristol’s hidden street art: Beyond Banksy
How to talk about the city’s street art without sounding like a total tool Everyone and their dog knows Banksy is from Bristol. Yes, he’s the poster boy for...
St Matthew’s pupils showcase art in Harbour Arts Centre exhibition
An impactful art exhibition highlights the diverse talents of secondary school pupils. Grace Ryan, Danaleigh Howie and Sophie Blautenburg scooped St Matthew’s...
David Byrne Stars in L-Acoustics’ Documentary ‘The Art of Sound’
Professional audio technology specialists L-Acoustics, in collaboration with Black Meteor, have launched “The Art of Sound,” a three-part documentary series...
