Two recent turbulent historical events allowed me to pay more attention to the decoration of the places that I term as places of power. After these careful observations, I was inspired to write about the role and place of artworks and artefacts within the spaces of power.  Before defining how and what I understand as … Continue reading Art in the spaces of power: entertainment, spectacularization or source of legitimation?

Here I’m at Haus der Kunst. It seems that arguing  about the historical and symbolical dimension of Haus der Kunst could not be the right thing to do here, also because there are already so many writings about the topic. But I cannot avoid to  briefly talk about the venue in relation to the El Anatsui … Continue reading ‘El Anatsui: Triumphant Scale’: echoes of a silent journey made by many steps.

It happened that I was in Frankfurt. The many things that I saw at the exhibition that I am about to review here could very well have been displayed  elsewhere in the world and still be relevant to how it was here at the TowerMMK. And this was not only related to the fact that most … Continue reading “Because I live here”…so what?

I would like to improve my English writing skills, so what must I do? Write more often! I would like to upgrade my abilities when it comes to writing essays about arts and culture, so I will write more often! I wish to share my experiences within the context of contemporary art production, and writing … Continue reading Everything started with few questions and unfinished Answers: