Octavian Esanu Analyzes Soros Centers for Contemporary Art in Eastern Europe

Octavian Esanu's 2012 article examines the Soros Centers for Contemporary Art (SCCA) network, established by the Open Society Institute across Eastern Europe during the 1990s. The piece contrasts these centers with the socialist-era Union of Artists organizations, highlighting differences in artistic, aesthetic, and economic models. Published by ARTMargins Online on February 5, 2012, the article engages with broader debates about contemporary art's definition. Content is accessible via MIT Press under subscription-only access. Esanu focuses on institutional structures rather than individual artworks.