New Museum's 'Life on Mars' Faces Criticism Over Representation
The New Museum’s 2008 triennial, named 'Life on Mars,' has faced backlash for its lack of diversity. Out of the 39 artists showcased, only 12 are women, and nearly all but seven hail from the US or Europe. The lineup includes several artists who previously appeared in the 'Unmonumental' exhibition, such as Mark Bradford and Cao Fei, raising eyebrows about the curatorial choices. Eungie Joo, who served on the advisory committee for the 2008 International, also played a role in selecting the artists. An article from artcritical highlights these concerns, especially given the exhibition’s claims of offering a global perspective.
Key facts
- 'Life on Mars' featured 39 artists.
- Only 12 of the artists were women.
- All but seven artists were from the US or Europe.
- The show shared six artists with 'Unmonumental'.
- Shared artists include Mark Bradford, Cao Fei, Thomas Hirschhorn, Matthew Monahan, Manfred Pernice, and Susan Philipsz.
- Eungie Joo served on the advisory committee for the 2008 International.
- The article was published on artcritical.
- The show was held at the New Museum.
Entities
Artists
- Mark Bradford
- Cao Fei
- Thomas Hirschhorn
- Matthew Monahan
- Manfred Pernice
- Susan Philipsz
- Eungie Joo
Institutions
- New Museum
- artcritical
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Europe