Subversion through Inefficiency
One of the key concepts in Cruzvillegas’ work is “self-building,” which refers to the way that much housing in Third-World…
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Heavy Bag
Vincent Szarek’s latest work, Heavy Bag (2012), is a symbolic talisman evoking an ostentatious excitement that combines a deep love…
Dark and Deadpan
Pop Art was brilliant in its ability to mirror society — to reflect not only the shiny, colorful plasticity of…
Vanessa Safavi
Andreas Schlaegel: Your works appear to communicate exceptionally well in images. Vanessa Safavi: I suppose so, but it also has…
Domino Effect
Adriana Lara’s work unfolds an eternal, diachronic present in which concepts and positions constantly echo and redefine each other. The…
Dan Graham
Donatien Grau: At the very beginning you wanted to be a writer. What led you to open a gallery? Dan Graham:…
Ten Years after the Turmoil
Patricia Martín: Where did your philanthropic vocation come from? Eugenio López: It came slowly; mostly, I discovered it and learned it…
Tamayo's Reopening
Rita Gonzalez: Will you talk a little about the process involved in the construction and re-opening of Tamayo? How will…
In and Out
In the recent history of Mexico, 1994 was a seminal year. On January 1 the North American Free Trade Agreement…
Cool School
From Flash Art International no. 159, 1991 Jerry Saltz: In the last shows I’ve seen of yours there were landscapes…
Art is Not Enough
Olivier Zahm: You arrived in New York eleven years ago. What would you say to a young artist coming to New…
The State of America
Our world has become bigger than ever: as parts of Asia, South America and Africa more fully emerge on the…
All Clothes Model's Own
A project by K8 Hardy
Crimea/Kids
Fashion is the Weather
Nicolas Ghesquière’s work at Balenciaga was first presented to me on the YouTube stage. I was face to face with…