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David Carrier Analyzes Manifesta 10's Politics and Curatorial Strategy in St. Petersburg

opinion-review · 2026-04-23

David Carrier examines the political dimensions and curatorial decisions behind "Manifesta 10," the European Biennial of Contemporary Art currently presented in St. Petersburg. The report appears alongside coverage of other artistic activities, including exhibitions by Richard Tuttle at two museums and Jill Baroff, as well as a show at Middlesbrough Railway Station. Contributors to the publication include Eric Gelber, Suzanne Joelson, Drew Lowenstein, and Saul Ostrow. The analysis focuses specifically on the strategic choices made for this edition of Manifesta, which is being held in Russia's second-largest city. The biennial's location in St. Petersburg provides a significant geopolitical context for the discussion of its artistic and organizational framework.

Key facts

  • David Carrier authored a report on Manifesta 10.
  • Manifesta 10 is the European Biennial of Contemporary Art.
  • Manifesta 10 is currently on view in St. Petersburg.
  • The report analyzes the politics of Manifesta 10.
  • The report examines the curatorial gambits of Manifesta 10.
  • The publication also covers Richard Tuttle exhibitions at two museums.
  • The publication also covers Jill Baroff and a show at Middlesbrough Railway Station.
  • Contributors include Eric Gelber, Suzanne Joelson, Drew Lowenstein, and Saul Ostrow.

Entities

Artists

  • Richard Tuttle
  • Jill Baroff
  • David Carrier
  • Eric Gelber
  • Suzanne Joelson
  • Drew Lowenstein
  • Saul Ostrow
  • David Cohen
  • Louise Fishman
  • Tazu Nishi
  • Casey Jex Smith
  • Michelle Stuart

Institutions

  • artcritical
  • Manifesta
  • Manifesta 10
  • artcritical.com

Locations

  • St. Petersburg
  • Russia
  • Middlesbrough Railway Station
  • Middlesbrough
  • United Kingdom

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