Thursday, March 29, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
CCTV feature on Art Dubai
Check out this video about Art Dubai's rising art stars, featuring so many Arab and Middle Eastern artists.
Monday, March 26, 2012
The body in Arab art
Mouvement decompose, Mehdi-George Lahlou
An exhibition at the Institut du Monde Arabe is exploring the body in Arab art. Notes curator Hoda Makram-Ebeid, "We want this show to break down clichés concerning the Arab world, but we're not looking for controversy. The artists on show are of all ages, from all over the world. The immense variety and multiplicity of the work demonstrates that it is impossible to lump together 'Arabic artists' or Arab art. They're looking at a problematic – that of the body – which interests everyone today and their work is relevant to people of all different backgrounds." Learn more here.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Moving site-specific artworks
The film The Art of the Steal discusses the Barnes Foundation's controversial move from Merion, PA, to downtown Philly. You can also read my review of the film here, on my personal blog.
Should site-specific works be allowed to be moved? And who gets to determine this - and how long after the artist or owner of the work passes away do their wishes continue to be honored? For another case involving moving and dismantling of site-specific works that generated controversy, see Richard Serra's Tilted Arc.
Monday, March 5, 2012
The Sheikh and I
This film looks really interesting, as it explores a lot of the issues and controversy around recreating Western-style concepts of free speech, public spaces, art, and art delivery mechanisms in the Arab Gulf. I will have to find a way to track it down!
More of the backstory on Zahedi's film here.
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