Contemporary art has decisively reshaped the understanding of what it means to be creative. For centuries, the notion of creativity was associated with the invention of new forms, breaking with stylistic traditions, and inaugurating new modes of expression. The paradigm of artistic modernity, consolidated in the 19th and 20th centuries, reinforced the idea that an […]
Contemporary art has continuously expanded the boundaries of historical time. Instead of limiting itself to the logic of linear succession between movements and styles, it operates in a field where past, present, and future intertwine. This way of articulating multiple temporalities moves away from the idea that art is merely the search for novelty and
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Conceptualism is a movement that emerged in the second half of the 20th century, especially from the 1960s onwards, and decisively reshaped the notion of art. Unlike previous movements that prioritized the form, technique, or materiality of the artistic object, conceptualism shifts the emphasis to the realm of the idea. What comes to define the
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The history of art is always written around crises of legitimacy. When photography emerged, the camera was accused of stealing the painter’s role. When Cubist collage appeared, there was talk of disrespect for tradition. So, when Duchamp exhibited a urinal, it seemed that the very concept of art had dissolved. Today, the dispute revolves around
The so-called Benin Bronzes represent just one of countless examples of African art removed from original contexts.These ritual objects, often depicting divine figures, ancestors, or spiritual forces, became cultural commodities in the West. Collectors valued them not only for material or aesthetic qualities but as symbols of power and faith by Africa. By removing them
In 2021, the art world watched in disbelief as an auction made Beeple an instant phenomenon. Christie’s sold his digital work for 69 million dollars, marking a historic milestone. It was not just an image file but a promise that NFTs would forever transform the relationship between artist, market, and audience. Suddenly, everything seemed possible:
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Documenta 11, held in 2002 under the direction of Okwui Enwezor, is now considered one of the most significant milestones in early 21st-century contemporary art. Unlike previous editions, centered on Kassel, Enwezor designed the event as a set of five debate platforms and curatorial practices spread worldwide and held at different times. This gesture was
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We can view Latin American art with reception theory. It requires observing less of “what it is.” We must see more of “how it is read.” This happens in different circuits. Since the 1980s, audience expectations have shifted. The region moved from a place of exoticism. It became one of critical language production. Curators like
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What is art? Since Antiquity, philosophers, critics, and artists have tried to define it. For some, art is the expression of beauty; for others, it is any creation capable of provoking reflection, emotion, or estrangement. In the 20th century, with Duchamp and the concept of “art as gesture,” the possibility arose that works could be
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The relationship between art and fashion is historic and increasingly intense. From early modernist movements to current digital experiments, artists and designers have influenced one another, transforming how we perceive clothing, style, and identity. Today, discussing art in fashion means understanding how artistic creativity moves beyond galleries and onto runways, setting fashion trends that shape
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