Artists at Whitney Biennial Challenge Luxury Brand Myths
In a conversation with Aimee Walleston for Ocula, artists Raven Halfmoon and the CFGNY collective discuss the meanings of designer goods and global consumerism as they relate to their work in the Whitney Biennial. They explore themes of access to art, capitalism, power dynamics, and the definition of luxury, dismantling illusions around logos and high-end brands.
Key facts
- Raven Halfmoon and CFGNY are exhibiting at the Whitney Biennial.
- The conversation was conducted by Aimee Walleston for Ocula magazine.
- Topics include designer goods, global consumerism, access to art, capitalism, and power dynamics.
- The artists question the definition of luxury.
- The article is titled 'Brand Identity: The Artists Dismantling the Illusions Around Logos and Luxury'.
Entities
Artists
- Raven Halfmoon
- CFGNY
Institutions
- Whitney Biennial
- Ocula