I very much enjoyed Art Unlimited, more so than the large fair itself. In this section of Art Basel, larger works are on view and for sale.
Michelangelo Pistoletto created a maze of corrugated cardboard leading to a mirror in the center (the medium he is best known for).
I am never certain what is happening or [...]
My absolute favorite part of Art Basel was a new special exhibition project called Art Parcours. Throughout the city for three successive nights, site-specific artworks and performances by 10 artists were on view. Located in the historic center in both public spaces and historic buildings, the works were created to “engage both with today’s Basel [...]
Art Basel 2010. Overall, some excellent works on view. There were fewer Americans visiting than in previous years but buying still seemed to be happening for smaller ticket items. I preferred Volta and Liste which had some really great works by artists I had not heard of before and some by better-known artists for “accessible” [...]
Overall I thought that the big fair, despite being enormous and overwhelming with some 250 galleries showing, was quite good. The work was of a high caliber and there was good energy both amongst gallery employees as well as fair visitors. But it was a serious energy, not the frenetic pace that has existed in [...]
The heading has the fairs ranked from my favorite to least favorite.
NADA
NADA, though some 40 blocks from the Convention Center was a terrific fair. Not only was it small and manageable, but the quality of the work (mostly emerging artists I was unfamiliar with) was excellent and not derivative at all. Many galleries completely sold [...]
I was lucky enough to get to spend some time in Miami with a local artist who is a friend of mine. He pointed out the tagging going on all over the Wynwood and Design districts.
In addition to scheduled projects by Shepherd Fairey and Swoon, there were installations spontaneously being created on almost every wall [...]
I was pleasantly surprised by my first trip to Basel. At the fair the quality of works on view was excellent both in the modern and contemporary sections. And…even better news…sales were happening. Not just tiny things as in previous fairs but large, important and expensive works which bodes well for the art market. I [...]
While wandering around on a Saturday in Chelsea, I came across some amazing shows and some great buys.
Shows to see are Nam June Paik at James Cohan Gallery.
Jacqueline Humphries at Greene Naftali.
William Powhida at Schroeder Romero.
Hernan Bas at Lehmann Maupin (Chrystie Street location).
Ruben Ochoa at Peter Blum (now closed).
I also stumbled upon a benefit art [...]
Though the overall fair was a bit of a disappointment as far as quality was concerned, I did manage to find some good works. I am hoping that now that they have found the right number of galleries to show they work on bringing the quality back to its original glory of the days of [...]
Well, what a trip! I was thoroughly enjoying myself in Mexico City before the insane Swine Flu virus caused everyone to don masks and flee all public places. I had no idea what a large contemporary art scene Mexico City has before my trip there. My whirlwind tour began with openings at Gallería 13 and [...]