Pandemic forces art world into humility and digital transformation
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the art world to abandon its elitism and embrace digital tools like streaming, according to Artribune editor Santa Nastro. She reflects on the death of artist Ulay on March 2, whose partnership with Marina Abramović highlighted the public's need for heroic figures and love stories. Nastro notes that the crisis has sparked unprecedented collaboration across museums, galleries, and non-profit spaces to reach audiences online. She hopes the art world will sustain this transformation after the emergency ends, rather than reverting to old habits.
Key facts
- Ulay died on March 2, 2020.
- Ulay was known for performances with Marina Abramović in the 1970s and 1980s.
- The pandemic has accelerated the use of social media and streaming in the art world.
- Artribune editor Santa Nastro wrote the article.
- The article was published on Artribune.
- Nastro cites an interview with Giulio Alvigini by Valentina Muzi.
- Nastro hopes the art world will transform and not return to elitism.
- The article mentions the video 'The Artist Is Present' as an example of reaching wider audiences.
Entities
Artists
- Ulay
- Marina Abramović
- Santa Nastro
- Giulio Alvigini
- Valentina Muzi
- Francesco Arcangeli
Institutions
- Artribune
- Università di Bologna
Locations
- Napoli
- Bologna