The Art of Seeing
It was only very recently, during this summer in fact, that I saw – for the first time in my life – someone staring at a painting. Now, I like to take my time when […]
Contemporary Art
The Festivals of 2012
The Festivals of 2012 By Liam Martin It’s undeniable that the world of festivals has reached an apex in the UK, it’s festival event horizon. I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to suppose that […]
Between the Pages: Contemporary Japanese Photobooks
The current exhibition in the reopened Photographers’ Gallery, Contemporary Japanese Photobooks, isn’t your average exhibition. Instead of the usual ‘do not touch’ signs, you are encouraged to don a pair of white gloves (provided by the gallery) and […]
Market Forces: Re-evaluating the Problem of Value in Contemporary Art
The relationship between money and contemporary art has always been somewhat awkward. Since the late 19th century, generations of the artistic avant-garde have in turn taken it upon themselves to attack the complacency of the […]