Art After the Epidemic: From Consumption to Relational Infrastructure
In an essay for Artribune, Christian Caliandro reflects on how the COVID-19 lockdown is transforming art and culture. He argues that the current crisis exposes the disconnect between advertising and reality, and questions whether cultural consumption has become as hollow as the ads. Caliandro suggests that art has the opportunity to evolve from a luxury object into a relational infrastructure, citing Maria Lai's book 'Tenendo per mano l'ombra' (1995), which advocates for exhibitions with a single work and silent contemplation. The essay is part of a series titled 'L'arte rotta' (Broken Art).
Key facts
- Essay by Christian Caliandro published on Artribune in March 2020.
- Reflects on the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on art and culture.
- Criticizes the disconnect between advertising and current reality.
- Questions the model of cultural consumption.
- Suggests art can become a relational infrastructure.
- References Maria Lai's book 'Tenendo per mano l'ombra' (1995).
- Lai proposed exhibitions with a single work and silence.
- Part of the series 'L'arte rotta' (Broken Art).
Entities
Artists
- Christian Caliandro
- Maria Lai
Institutions
- Artribune
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze
- Symbola Fondazione per le Qualità italiane
- Edizioni Arte Duchamp
Locations
- Cagliari
- Italy