ArtReview Summer 2020 Issue Examines Solidarity in Art During Pandemic Crisis

The Summer 2020 edition of ArtReview delves into the theme of solidarity within the art community during the COVID-19 pandemic, examining the challenges of collective action in a domain that typically emphasizes individual creativity. Dave Beech reflects on the historical alliances among artists, despite the existence of fragmented connections. Featured artist Tai Shani offers a script for a virtual-reality performance. Oliver Basciano discusses how mail art fosters connections within LGBT communities, while Patrick Langley investigates sound art through telephone interactions. Josh Smith describes his six-month isolation in the studio as detrimental. Claudia Andujar captures the essence of Brazilian indigenous cultures through her photography. Mark Manders envisions art in supermarkets and galleries, and Ben Eastham contemplates video art in domestic spaces, while Mark Rappolt shares his intellectual musings through letters. Critics also reviewed exhibitions prior to the pandemic, highlighting solo presentations by Billie Zangewa and others.