Nan Goldin Leads ArtReview Power 100 as Artists Dominate List with Social Activism
Nan Goldin has been named the top figure in ArtReview's 22nd annual Power 100 list, celebrated for her efforts against corporate influences related to the US opioid epidemic. This year, the top ten positions are exclusively occupied by artists, showcasing a trend towards active involvement in social and political matters. Examples include Steve McQueen's film addressing Grenfell Tower, Rirkrit Tiravanija's community-focused projects, and Hito Steyerl's insightful video essays. Artists now represent nearly 40% of the list, while curators like Lucia Pietroiusti and Natasha Ginwala account for one-fifth. The list also highlights the growing impact of the commercial art sector, with major events like Frieze and Art Basel gaining international reach. A 40-member global panel compiles the Power 100.
Key facts
- Nan Goldin tops the 22nd annual ArtReview Power 100 list
- Artists occupy the entire top ten for the first time in the list's history
- Artists make up nearly 40% of the overall list
- Curators represent a fifth of the list, focusing on global exhibitions and social issues
- The list highlights artists using platforms for social and political intervention
- Commercial galleries and art fairs like Frieze and Art Basel remain influential
- The list is shaped by a 40-member international panel
- Criteria include activity over the past 12 months, impact on art developments, and global influence
Entities
Artists
- Nan Goldin
- Steve McQueen
- Rirkrit Tiravanija
- Hito Steyerl
- Larry Gagosian
- Prateek Raja
- Priyanka Raja
- Mariane Ibrahim
Institutions
- ArtReview
- Frieze
- Art Basel
- Mendes Wood DM
- Experimenter
Locations
- United States
- London
- United Kingdom
- Chiang Mai
- Thailand
- New York
- Germany
- Switzerland
- Americas
- Europe
- Asia