ArtReview's May 2024 issue explores nonlinear histories and global art events
The May 2024 edition of ArtReview highlights artists who interpret history as a foundational element. Nicholas Mangan, alongside Naomi Riddle, critiques the concept of linear thinking, focusing on Australia's colonial history. Vangelis Vlahos engages in discussions about historical events with Stephanie Bailey, while Liu Chuang analyzes historical resources such as bitcoin mining, as noted by Mark Rappolt. Jonathan T.D. Neil addresses MSCHF's rejection of the prankster label. Emily McDermott interviews Alexandra Pirici regarding the restaging of history, and Rosanna McLaughlin evaluates Judith Butler's significance in culture. Juliet Jacques explores the theme of burnout, and J.J. Charlesworth reviews the Venice Biennale's Foreigners Everywhere. Naomi Riddle also covers the Biennale of Sydney, Gaby Cepeda critiques Damien Hirst, and Jenny Wu explores The Harlem Renaissance. The issue features a comic by Molly Mendoza.
Key facts
- ArtReview's May 2024 issue is available via subscription or online shop
- Nicholas Mangan discusses nonlinear history and Australia's colonial role
- Vangelis Vlahos uses art to activate past events like Greece's 1967–1974 junta
- Liu Chuang's work is described as a paean to diversity amid ecological crisis
- MSCHF is characterized as saboteurs rather than pranksters
- J.J. Charlesworth reviews the main exhibition Foreigners Everywhere at the Venice Biennale
- Gaby Cepeda reviews Damien Hirst's retrospective questioning its Mexican relevance
- Jenny Wu examines The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism at the Met
Entities
Artists
- Nicholas Mangan
- Vangelis Vlahos
- Liu Chuang
- Alexandra Pirici
- Judith Butler
- Damien Hirst
- Liam Gillick
- Margarita Azurdia
- Molly Mendoza
Institutions
- ArtReview
- Venice Biennale
- Biennale of Sydney
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
Locations
- Australia
- Pacific
- Greece
- Brussels
- Belgium
- Antigua
- Guatemala
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- New York
- United States