LEEUM SAMSUNG MUSEUM OF ART IN SEOUL
leeum samsung museum of art is a private art museum run by the samsung foundation of culture. i noticed that it helps immensely to conceive structures meant especially for art exhibitions. i know now that re-purposing large-sized former dwellings to this end is not such a great idea. and this museum did just that: it...
TOWADA ART CENTER IS AMAZING!
towada art center is this unbelievable destination for the contemporary art lover. even though it’s so remote one could almost consider it a secret. but it could also be good for anybody interested in having a fun day out in the close vicinity of world class art and architecture. it was a huge, wonderful surprise for me!...
WHO’S AFRAID OF CONTEMPORARY ART?
contemporary art turns out to be one of those things most people love to hate. ever since photography was invented, art strayed from being figurative and it become increasingly abstract and conceptual. and concurrently further away from most people’s grasp.
THE SERRALVES FOUNDATION IN PORTO
when in porto, i will always make sure to find a few hours for the serralves foundation. it includes the alvaro siza-designed museum, the wonderful sculpture park and the serene art deco villa.
DAMIEN HIRST AND YAYOI KUSAMA AT TATE MODERN
this is the main reason why i went to london: to see the damien hirst show and yayoi kusama‘s retrospective.
TOP 5 BARCELONA GALLERIES
beside the big established institutions, it’s always a great idea to check out the small players, especially in such a happening city as bcn. my advice: check google maps for the galleries in your area. or, better still, try to get research done before arrival so that half the work is done. my absolute favourite piece from...
ISTANBUL MODERN – A PRIVATE MUSEUM
also on my list: the bosphorus adjacent istanbul modern. the only turkish private museum for contemporary art, this 7-year old institution in beyoglu houses an impressive, turkish-heavy main collection as well as an ever-changing series of temporary shows. also, the museum serves many other purposes such as cinema hall, concert venue (marianne faithfull was there on...
BEAM ME UP, SCOTTY!
the 7th edition of the vienna fair (12-15 may) starts soon: “over 120 galleries from more than 20 countries focus on art from central and south-eastern europe, showcasing peerless presentations of contemporary art work in several areas of fine arts: painting, graphic art, sculpture, photography, media, installation and performance.” with a very detailed bilingual website...
