Exhibition Explores Art's Relationship to Capital and Immaterial Value

The exhibition 'And Materials and Money and Crisis,' curated by Richard Birkett in collaboration with artist Sam Lewitt, showcases 11 artists who investigate the influence of immaterial elements on the perception of art. Birkett draws a connection between the dissolution of the gold standard in 1971 and today's financial turmoil, which he views as a significant rupture. Featured works include Cheyney Thompson's 'Broken Volume (10 L)' (2013), Henrik Olesen's 'Produce 1–5' (2013), Emily Wardill's 16mm film 'The Palace' (2013), Maria Eichhorn's immersive saltwater fog chamber (1991), R.H. Quaytman's 'Voyelle, Chapter 26' (2013), and Melanie Gilligan's video pieces (2013). While the exhibition booklet plays a crucial role, the overall presentation feels disjointed, raising doubts about whether art can provide a thorough analysis of global crises.