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ArtReview October 2021 Issue Explores Networks, Collaborations, and Alternative Art Spaces

publication · 2026-04-20

The October 2021 edition of ArtReview delves into evolving artistic communities. Chris Fite-Wassilak highlights the transition within London's alternative art scene from conventional project spaces to private pop-up ventures. Torkwase Dyson's exhibition, 'Liquid a Place,' showcases sculptures that serve as collaborative platforms alongside artists such as Ron Trent and Gaika, focusing on connections within the Black diaspora. Fi Churchman examines Deana Lawson's photography, which portrays Black communities worldwide. Jaider Esbell, an artist from the Makuxi, tackles environmental challenges in Brazil through 'artivism.' Anicka Yi engages in a dialogue with Gary Zhexi Zhang about the impact of science in uncovering truths. The issue also features Stewart Home's critique of colonial memorials, Ben Eastham on 'Sun & Sea,' Stuart Munro's report from Tokyo, and Ross Simonini's interview with Anthea Hamilton, along with reviews of the Bienal de São Paulo and Manchester International Festival.

Key facts

  • ArtReview October 2021 issue published
  • Focus on networks, collaborations, cosmologies, kinship
  • Chris Fite-Wassilak writes about London's changing alternative art spaces
  • Torkwase Dyson exhibition 'Liquid a Place' in London features collaborative sculptures
  • Deana Lawson's photography portrays Black communities internationally
  • Jaider Esbell creates paintings addressing Makuxi land issues in Brazil
  • Anicka Yi discusses Tate Modern Hyundai Commission
  • Issue includes reviews of Bienal de São Paulo and Manchester International Festival

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  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • New York
  • United States
  • Chicago
  • Ghana
  • Ethiopia
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Jamaica
  • Haiti
  • Brooklyn
  • Brazil
  • Roraima
  • Tokyo
  • Japan
  • Berlin
  • Germany
  • Copenhagen
  • Denmark

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