Afterall 52 ‘New Politics’ Launches at Art Basel 2022
On June 17, 2022, Afterall released its 52nd edition, called ‘New Politics,’ at Art Basel in Basel. This issue delves into current emotional frameworks tied to new artistic movements, offering fresh perspectives and creative insights. It features contributions from artists like Jonas Staal, Taller de Gráfica Popular, Kapwani Kiwanga, Aldo Tambellini, and Ip Gim, along with an insert by Nikita Kadan. The publication investigates new geographical contexts and underappreciated archives in contemporary global art. A selection from this edition was displayed in the Magazines Sector at Hall 1.0, Messe Basel, from June 16 to 19, 2022.
Key facts
- Afterall journal launched issue 52 ‘New Politics’ at Art Basel, Basel on 17 June 2022.
- The issue explores contemporary structures of affect as a response to new types of claims.
- Featured artists include Jonas Staal, Taller de Gráfica Popular, Kapwani Kiwanga, Aldo Tambellini, Ip Gim, and Nikita Kadan.
- The publication investigates new geographies and minor archives of global contemporary art.
- A selection of the issue was on display in the Magazines Sector from 16 to 19 June 2022.
- The launch took place at Messe Basel, Messeplatz 10, 4058 Basel, Switzerland.
Entities
Artists
- Jonas Staal
- Kapwani Kiwanga
- Aldo Tambellini
- Ip Gim
- Nikita Kadan
Institutions
- Afterall
- Art Basel
- Taller de Gráfica Popular
Locations
- Basel
- Switzerland
- Messe Basel
- Messeplatz 10
Sources
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