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ArtReview November 2024 Issue Examines Criticism Through Global Perspectives and Haacke Interview

publication · 2026-04-20

The November 2024 edition of ArtReview delves into the realm of criticism through in-depth analyses by four reviewers: Oliver Basciano examines rodeos in Minas Gerais, Brazil; Thu-Huong Ha critiques Tokyo's Tabelog; Martin Herbert reviews an exhibition in Berlin; and Gaby Cepeda discusses the gallery scene in Mexico City. Additionally, Walter Scott's comic depicts Wendy facing off against art critics. A significant interview with German artist Hans Haacke addresses institutional critique in anticipation of his retrospective at SCHIRN Kunsthalle Frankfurt, highlighting tensions with institutions. Critic Jenny Wu reflects on Álvaro Urbano's installation at New York's SculptureCenter, while other essays explore tantric art, art and witchcraft exhibitions, populist art audiences, and photographic tableaux, along with global exhibition and book critiques.

Key facts

  • ArtReview's November 2024 issue focuses on criticism and review formats
  • Four critics from Brazil, Japan, Germany, and Mexico contribute extended reviews
  • Walter Scott creates a backpage comic featuring Wendy as art critic
  • Hans Haacke is interviewed ahead of his retrospective at SCHIRN Kunsthalle Frankfurt
  • Haacke states he is 'still not welcome at the Museum of Modern Art in New York'
  • Álvaro Urbano's SculptureCenter installation incorporates Scott Burton's decommissioned work
  • Jenny Wu questions whether recontextualization preserves artistic intent
  • The issue includes reviews of PST ART, Manifesta 15, Lyon Biennale, and Baltic Triennial

Entities

Artists

  • Oliver Basciano
  • Thu-Huong Ha
  • Martin Herbert
  • Gaby Cepeda
  • Walter Scott
  • Hans Haacke
  • Liam Gillick
  • Álvaro Urbano
  • Scott Burton
  • Jenny Wu
  • Harminder Judge
  • Finn Blythe
  • Nate Budzinski
  • J.J. Charlesworth
  • Dorrell Merritt

Institutions

  • ArtReview
  • Museum of Modern Art
  • SCHIRN Kunsthalle
  • SculptureCenter
  • PST ART
  • Manifesta
  • Lyon Biennale
  • Baltic Triennial

Locations

  • São Paulo
  • Brazil
  • Minas Gerais
  • Tokyo
  • Japan
  • Berlin
  • Germany
  • Mexico City
  • Mexico
  • New York
  • United States
  • Frankfurt
  • Los Angeles
  • Barcelona
  • Spain
  • Lyon
  • France
  • Vilnius
  • Lithuania

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