Source: ARTnews.
In consultation with art world professionals—artists, dealers, curators, museum administrators— the editors of ARTnews have attempted to foresee the Next Big Things to prove significant around the art world.
Month: October 2020
How Will Advanced Technologies Impact the Art World? 3 Takeaways From the Serpentine’s Future Art Ecosystems Report
Source: Artnet.
Given the contemporary art field’s heavy reliance on physical spaces, in-person networking, and crossing of borders, lockdown presents a devastating disruption. But while COVID-19 may be unprecedented, it has brought to the surface underlying issues and forced us to face a series of big questions concerning the future of the sector. This July, the Serpentine Galleries launched the “Future Art Ecosystems: Art x Advanced Technologies” report focused on technologies’ impact on the arts. It offers alternative propositions for rebuilding the sector in the near future.
‘It’s great if you’re bored with Netflix’: video art flourishes in lockdown
Source: The Guardian.
As the art world adapts to the reality of the Covid-19 lockdown with virtual tours, live-streamed artist Q&As and Instagram Live videos occupying the space once filled by physical exhibitions, video art is flourishing.
Biennials in Crisis: What Major Art Festivals Are Delayed by the Pandemic?
Source: ARTnews.
Many of the world’s most eagerly awaited exhibitions planned for 2020 and 2021 have been pushed to later dates as schedules are scrambled and travel restrictions remain due to the coronavirus outbreak. The article features a list of the biennials that have been delayed by the pandemic, including some that have already opened after being pushed back. This list will be updated as further announcements are made.
Julie Liger-Belair voted the Artist of the Month
BE OPEN Art is happy to announce that Julie Liger-Belair, mixed-media Artist based in Canada, has been voted the Artist of the Month by the visitors of art.beopenfuture.com.