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Paris The Mindless Culmination Of World Heritage Deniers
I’m for once at a loss as to where to start this week. How can one begin to wrap one’s mind around the spread and aggression of the IS atrocities,...
OPINION: Paris Terror Attacks – Art Must Express Egalité
In light of the recent events in Paris, Artlyst reflects on the artists engagement with society in times of socio-political crisis; either...
OPINION: Southwark Council’s Shameful Rejection Of 800 Artists’ Studios
After Boris Johnson recently called for new artists’ studios and cultural spaces it seems that little is changing for the betterment of London...
Alexander Calder: Kinetic Sculpture Pioneer Stirs Tate Modern Curators Podcast
The UK’s largest ever exhibition of Alexander Calder (1898-1976) is currently on at London’s Tate Modern. Calder is considered one of the most...
OPINION: Boris Johnson Calls For New Artists’ Studios And Cultural Spaces
Boris Johnson has called for new artists’ studios and cultural spaces. This important cultural plea comes as the London Mayor publishes guidance for...
Art Review Power 100: Time To End The Machiavellian Power List
Each October Art Review publishes its Power 100. A list that always reflects the power brokers of the art world, and not - sadly - its genuine...
Artlyst Podcast: Bruce McLean In Conversation At The ICA Studio
In the 42nd week of Fig-2 at the ICA Studio, Artlyst visited the latest exhibition by Scottish artist Bruce McLean, currently inhabiting the...
OPINION: Anish Kapoor’s Orbit Tower Dismaland-Style Disappointment
In light of Anish Kapoor’s Olympic Park ArcelorMittal Orbit tower losing £520,000 in 2014-15, burning through £10,000 every week, Artlyst thought it...
Frieze Trends Point To The Death Of The White Cube
Super architects Caruso St John are enjoying a ton of publicity at the moment, with the dual opening of the shiny new Hirst gallery in Newport...
OPINION: Ai Weiwei And Anish Kapoor Inseparable At Frieze London 2015
Artlyst is again attending Frieze week, the 13th edition of Frieze London taking place in The Regent’s Park, from 14 to 17 October 2015. Having...
Damien Hirst Reveals His Community Spirit By Opening New Public Gallery
Imagine, if you will, the following scene (sepia tint optional): a young student Damien Hirst gazing wide eyed at John Hoyland’s brilliantly...
Jeff Koons: Anti-Consumerist Art Or Its Own Subject Matter?
In an interview with Austrian daily Der Standard, the most expensive living American artist spoke about his relationship to the art market. Jeff...