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London as Europe's Most Vibrant Art Capital in 1995

publication · 2026-04-23

A 1995 article in artpress declares London the most dynamic and lively European capital for contemporary art. It highlights Brian Muller's examination of the Reflexive painters of the 1990s, Michael Newman's analysis of young artists' shift from object to video image, Patricia Bickers's recounting of the near-mythic history of British sculpture, and Michael Fried's praise for Anthony Caro as a major reference in that tradition, following Henry Moore.

Key facts

  • London is described as the most dynamic and lively European capital for art.
  • Brian Muller examines the Reflexive painters of the 1990s.
  • Michael Newman analyzes the shift from object to video image among young artists.
  • Patricia Bickers retells the near-mythic history of British sculpture.
  • Michael Fried praises Anthony Caro as a major reference in British sculpture.
  • Henry Moore is cited as a prior major reference in British sculpture.
  • The article was published in artpress in May 1995.
  • The article is titled 'Grande-Bretagne : vitalité oblige'.

Entities

Artists

  • Anthony Caro
  • Henry Moore

Institutions

  • artpress

Locations

  • London
  • England
  • United Kingdom

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