Within the art world, especially museums, the topic of provenance has come to the forefront and has been the source of significant controversy. In part, this is due to the fact that museums in particular can have very dark pasts. Art that was stolen from Jewish owners prior to and during World War Two currently…

To say the least, it’s been a very weird past week. In the midst of Skulptur Projekte, I’ve been distracted by reports, articles, posts, and footage about the events in Charlottesville. Being so far away, I’ve felt weirdly separated from the events and have few answers for Germans who ask me about the events. As…

At the beginning of the program, our group realized that we would be in Venice for the Fourth of July. We decided, half-jokingly but half-seriously, that although we were in Italy, it was only right that we do something to mark the day. After some discussion, it was determined that the the appropriate course of…

For the past few weeks, I’ve been astounded and amazed by the art that we have seen in Venice and now in Cologne.  In addition to the contemporary art, which has proved provocative and fascinating, I’ve been floored by the wealth of older, historically significant works that we have had the chance to see. Many…

When the 2017 Venice Biennale first opened, countless art blogs and writers were quick to offer their opinions and critiques. Knowing that many visitors would only spend a few days in the city, these insiders published countless articles on the must-see pavilions and exhibitions at the Biennale. If you have a limited amount of time,…