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Architecture as Metaphor: Serpentine Pavilion Beijing
Leave your thoughts <p>A conversation between András Szántó and Stephan Schütz, architect of the National Museum of China, partner of gmp, the German architectural firm, on the first Beijing Serpentine Pavilion.Publication | Leap | 2018 |</p>
The Art of Cultural Strategy
Leave your thoughts <p>The podcast discussed Szántó’s background in sociology which allowed him to closely study the dynamics of the art world in the 1980s, his mentorship under art critic and philosopher, Arthur Danto -who famously coined the term “artworld”-and his perspective on demystifying the arts.Podcast | 2018 |</p>
What Can a Biennial Do?
Leave your thoughts <p>iennials provide a point of convergence for the art world, expose large audiences to art and catalyze interest in cities and regions with global aspirations. But along with the popularity of biennials also come questions and concerns: How can such enormous events achieve impact and propose a strong curatorial point of view? Conversations | Art Basel, Basel, 2018 |</p>
The Rise of the Single-Artist Museum
Leave your thoughts <p>On the varied landscape of art museums, a particular kind of museum stands out for the clarity and focus of its mission: the single-artist museum. Directors from leading museums in this category assessed the legacy and debated their future. Conversations | Art Basel, Basel, 2018 </p>
The Collecting Institution
Leave your thoughts <p>This panel discussed how an institution should maintain, build, and edit its collection, asking what guidelines exist and how these respond to the demands that arise from specific contexts and needs.Conversations | Art Basel, Hong Kong, 2018 | </p>
Parrish Art Museum | Clifford Ross in conversation with Andras Szanto
Leave your thoughts <p>Artist Clifford Ross in conversation with author and cultural strategist Andras Szanto about the inspiration for his installation at the Parrish Art Museum.</p>
Second Cultural Citizen Report
Leave your thoughts <p>Cultural engagement by consumer brands is expanding, with European financial-services and luxury purveyors dominating the cultural-partnership arena. Brands are becoming savvier and more focused on results—and so are cultural partners. Brand elevation is seen as amore important benefit than sales.Report | Art and Brands 2018 |</p>
New Rules: Is the Artworld a Mature Industry?
Leave your thoughts <p>This talk addressed the rapidly changing business environment of art. Across the artworld, established but opaque ways of doing business are increasingly seen as a hindrance, not an advantage.Conversations | Art Basel, Basel, 2017</p>
More Than Outreach, What Makes an Institution Public?
Leave your thoughts <p>As custodians of artistic heritage providing platforms for collecting, producing, studying and sharing culture, art institutions have varied roles to fullfil. Should the general public play a role in their programming, collections and outreach approach?Conversations | Art Basel, Hong Kong, 2017 </p>
Disruption: Has Technology Really Changed the Artworld?
Leave your thoughts <p>Technology has had a profound effect on every walk of life. Compared to other fields, digital disruption in cultural institutions and markets is still in its infancy. What will transformative disruption in the artworld look like? Conversations | Art Basel, Miami Beach, 2016 |</p>