C.A.N. Condensed
April 26th, 2010
Nottingham Contemporary presents "Uneven Geographies" May 8-July 4, 2010. The art visually depicts "the transnational mobility of capital, goods and people in today's global networks." Thirteen artists from five different continents bring to light the effects of globalism on the world's economy. Read more on Nottingham Contemporary's website.- The Casino Luxembourg, often mistaken for an actual casino, presents "Ceci n'est pas un Casino," translated "This is not a Casino." The works for this show, contrary to it's title, attempt to evoke the idea of gaming; Each piece seems to invite the viewer to come and play. The show runs from May 1-September 5, 2010. Read more on E-Flux.com.
- HyperAllergic.com reports that Shepard Fairey's May Day installation has been defaced multiple times. Pictures included on the website. For more about the May Day show check out Deitch.com.
- Chicago Tribune writer Lauren Viera reports about the longevity of Art Chicago. "Do we still care about this art fair," she asks. Read the article here.
- The Independent reports that Russian art is the hot new commodity in the art market. Read more here.
- The Tate Modern opened ten years ago,just after the completion of the Millenial
Bridge, and its director Nicholas Serota has been with the museum since its inception. Recently he answered questions from various people, such as "if you were a work of art, which would you be and why?" Read his answers on Guardian.co.uk.com.
