Achille Bonito Oliva on the Future of Art Galleries in the Digital Age
Achille Bonito Oliva, a prominent Italian art critic, discusses how galleries must adapt to survive in an era where the internet has dematerialized art and diminished the value of physical location. He argues that galleries should curate selective information and create cultural frameworks around artworks, rather than merely posting images online. Oliva emphasizes the need for galleries to maintain a physical presence while leveraging virtual spaces to educate audiences. He also critiques the internet for fostering passive voyeurism and speculation in the art market. Oliva is working on a multidisciplinary, multimedia encyclopedia about time, which he believes could reorient public education and transcend traditional artistic boundaries. The interview was conducted by Arianna Testino and published in Artribune Magazine #47.
Key facts
- Achille Bonito Oliva is an Italian art critic.
- Galleries have lost value due to the internet and technology.
- The internet has made art 'liquid' and speculative.
- Galleries must make information selective and represent artists beyond the artwork.
- Art requires a physical place to maintain its 'gravitas'.
- The internet creates a passive, voyeuristic audience.
- Oliva is creating a multidisciplinary, multimedia encyclopedia about time.
- The interview was conducted by Arianna Testino and published in Artribune Magazine #47.
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- Achille Bonito Oliva
- Arianna Testino
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- Artribune Magazine