Art Press June 2011 Issue: Ai Weiwei, Indian Scene, Globalization Debates
In the June 2011 edition of Art Press (n°379), Richard Leydier explores the theme of origins versus originality in his editorial. The publication highlights significant events such as Ai Weiwei's imprisonment, Bernar Venet's exhibition at Versailles, and Mondovision. It also includes reviews of the Sharjah Biennial, Éloge du doute, and works by Peter Weibel, Pierre Ardouvin, Bethan Huws, Seth Price, and Robert Longo. A special dossier on the Indian art scene features contributions from Caroline Naphegyi and Marie-Christine Gayffier, Devika Singh on Amar Kanwar, Maya Kóvskaya discussing Tejal Shah, and Abhay Sardesai on Shilpa Gupta. Additionally, a roundtable on globalization includes voices like Nicolas Bourriaud and Robert Storr, while book reviews feature authors such as Jacques Henric and Olivier Rolin. The issue also presents a feuilleton by Jacques Henric and Bernard Comment.
Key facts
- Art Press n°379 is the June 2011 issue.
- Editorial by Richard Leydier titled 'Origins versus Originality'.
- News article on Ai Weiwei's imprisonment by Estelle Bories.
- Bernar Venet exhibition at Versailles covered by Deborah Lacks.
- Mondovision section included.
- Exhibition reviews: Sharjah Biennial, Éloge du doute, Peter Weibel, Pierre Ardouvin, Bethan Huws, Seth Price, Robert Longo.
- Dossier 'Indian Summer' on Indian scene with articles by Caroline Naphegyi, Marie-Christine Gayffier, Devika Singh, Maya Kóvskaya, Abhay Sardesai.
- Roundtable 'What is Globalization?' with Nicolas Bourriaud, Ekaterina Degot, Jean-Hubert Martin, Henry Meyric Hughes, Victoria Noorthoorn, Robert Storr.
- Book reviews: Jacques Henric, Olivier Rolin, Philippe Forest, Jean-Philippe Rossignol, Alexandre Mare, Patrice Blouin.
- Feuilleton by Jacques Henric and Bernard Comment.
Entities
Artists
- Ai Weiwei
- Bernar Venet
- Peter Weibel
- Pierre Ardouvin
- Bethan Huws
- Seth Price
- Robert Longo
- Amar Kanwar
- Tejal Shah
- Shilpa Gupta
- Jacques Henric
- Olivier Rolin
- Philippe Forest
- Jean-Philippe Rossignol
- Alexandre Mare
- Patrice Blouin
- Bernard Comment
Institutions
- Art Press
- Château de Versailles
- Sharjah Biennial
Locations
- Versailles
- France
- Sharjah
- United Arab Emirates
- India
Sources
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