Carol Bove on Kubrick, Fellini, and Her Guggenheim Survey
Carol Bove, known for transforming steel into malleable, seductive forms, is the subject of a career survey at the Guggenheim in New York. In an interview, she cites Fellini's films as a source of wisdom for authentic living, and notes Stanley Kubrick as a surprising influence. She expresses a desire for less instrumentality and more pointlessness in the art industry, and identifies fundraising as the hardest part of her career. Bove was honored as part of the 2026 CULT100 list.
Key facts
- Carol Bove has a career survey at the Guggenheim in New York.
- She is Swiss-born and California-raised.
- She cites Fellini's films for life philosophy.
- She mentions Stanley Kubrick as an influence.
- She wants less instrumentality and more pointlessness in art.
- She identifies fundraising as the hardest part of her career.
- She was a 2026 CULT100 honoree.
- The survey is a rotunda-engulfing exhibition.
Entities
Artists
- Carol Bove
Institutions
- Guggenheim
- CULT100
Locations
- New York
- United States