Maurizio Cattelan's Golden Toilet, Jan Fabre in Florence, and More Weekly Highlights
Maurizio Cattelan installs a golden toilet in the restrooms of the Guggenheim Museum in New York, sparking debate. A major exhibition of Jan Fabre opens in Florence, with around 100 works displayed across three iconic venues through October. The Tate produces a short video tracing the evolution of the nude in art history, from Paleolithic Venus figures to psychological distortions. Museum labels and their impact on visitor experience are discussed. Mario Giacomelli's photography, exploring contrast between disgust and mercy, is exhibited at Palazzo Braschi in Rome.
Key facts
- Maurizio Cattelan installs a golden toilet at the Guggenheim Museum in New York.
- Jan Fabre exhibition in Florence features around 100 works across three venues through October.
- Tate releases a video on the history of the nude in art.
- Mario Giacomelli exhibition at Palazzo Braschi in Rome.
- Discussion on the role of museum labels.
- Artribune is a contemporary art platform founded in 2011.
Entities
Artists
- Maurizio Cattelan
- Jan Fabre
- Mario Giacomelli
Institutions
- Guggenheim Museum
- Tate
- Palazzo Braschi
- Artribune
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Florence
- Italy
- Rome