Horizontal Art History: New Essays on Transatlantic Affinities

The latest edition of ARTMargins Online, named 'Next To Each Other: Exercises in Horizontal Art History,' presents three essays focused on American and Eastern European art during the Cold War era. This publication is a product of the seminar 'Linking Art Worlds,' which took place from 2022 to 2024 across Prague, Budapest, Berlin, New York, and Giverny, coordinated by Beáta Hock, Tomáš Pospiszyl, and John J. Curley, with support from the Terra Foundation and Getty Foundation. The essays delve into comparative approaches that extend beyond mere influence and originality, drawing on Piotr Piotrowski’s concept of 'horizontal art history.' Featured works include Magdalena Anna Nowak's analysis of 'Waiting Room' paintings, Andi Soós's 'Lunar Landing,' and Karolina Majewska-Güde's interpretation of performances by Zbigniew Warpechowski and Raša Todosijević. This issue was released on 08/04/2026, aiming to broaden the scope of art history.