Did Politics Change Contemporary Art? (Article Response)
Did Politics Change Contemporary Art? I recently read a polarizing essay by critic Dean Kissick that’s been stirring up big conversations in the art world. The question he asks is simple but tricky: Did politics change contemporary art? Kissick points to exhibitions like the Barbican’s Unravel, the Venice Biennale, and the Whitney—shows that often lean hard […]
Meet the Team Behind SPAACES
Meet the Team Behind SPAACES From left to right: Brianna van Muijen, Asya Stuart, Edwin Culver, Yajaira Urzua-Reyes, Marianne Chapel We’re excited to introduce you to the team that makes SPAACES what it is. At SPAACES, it’s not just the art that defines us—it’s the people who make it all happen. From curating and installing […]
What Is Performance Art? Part 3: Danger Pieces
What Is Performance Art? Part 3: Danger Pieces Today’s entry in “What Is Performance Art” is all about the drastic lengths artists have taken for their belief in their work… The exploration of risk and danger in performance art serves as a critical lens through which we can examine the boundaries of human experience and […]
What Is Performance Art? Part 2: Asian Performance Art
What Is Performance Art? Part 2: Asian Performance Art It’s time for Part 2 of our “What Is Performance Art?” series, and for today’s entry, I thought I would take a look at 3 Asian artists and their impact on performance art. The post-war era, in particular, witnessed a surge of innovative performance art from […]
What Is Performance Art? Part 1: An Inquiry into its Practice and Significance
What Is Performance Art? Part 1: An Inquiry into its Practice and Significance This month, we’re starting a new 3-part email series called “What is Performance Art?” I’ll be talking about some of the history of performance art, along with sharing several examples of works that shaped what we call “performance art” in the 21st […]
Out-Of-Town Artists?
Out-Of-Town Artists? This spring, with our exhibition CARE (which is still available to view until July 5th) we began planting the seeds for a broader vision… I’m excited to announce that SPAACES is extending beyond the bounds of Sarasota and Florida! While our mission has always included fostering local creativity, CARE marked an exciting turning point. We were proud to […]
What art movement are WE in, TODAY? (Part 3 – How To Experience Immediacy)
What art movement are WE in, TODAY? (Part 3 – How To Experience Immediacy) Today we’re capping off our Immediacy series with one final email about HOW to experiece art when it’s all moving so fast! How to Experience Art in an Age of Immediacy In an era where everything from groceries to entertainment is delivered in […]
What art movement are WE in, TODAY? (Part 2 – Immediacy Podcast)
What art movement are WE in, TODAY? (Part 2) In our ongoing series exploring where we are now in the art world—and where we’re headed—we continue the conversation with a focus on the movement of Immediacy. Building on our initial reflections, today we dive deeper into how this movement is shaping contemporary artistic practices. How is […]
What art movement are WE in, TODAY?
What art movement are WE in, TODAY? We just wanted to let you know that we are creating a new series that discusses where were are now in the art world… and where we are going. Today’s series reflects on the art movement “Immediacy”. The Age of Immediacy: What Art Movement Are We in Today? […]