Kong Lingxin’s “Unit Time” in Beijing

Exploring the concept of time with artworks that take months to complete

by Alessandro de Toni In the Chinese art community, Kong Lingxin‘s work has been widely praised for its simplicity and elegance—characteristics rarely seen among the younger generations of artists in China. Kong’s first solo show, “Unit Time” (Shijian Danwei) at ArtDepot in Beijing’s 798 art district, is a mesmerizing series of black and white works drawn in pencil. Architectural but tender, her works explore the …

Venice Biennale 2017: Thematic Highlights

A refreshing display of global works from artists celebrating art

Anticipation takes hold before we head to Venice for the Biennale Arte, as we consider (and wonder about) what topics will emerge. It’s easy to experience the Biennale, now in its 57th iteration, as if you’ve never seen art before. Curator Christine Macel asked each artist to be as free as possible, to celebrate the joy of making art and living it. With that, “Viva …

Artist Sadie Laska Curates “Animal Farm” at The Brant Foundation Art Study Center

An engaging group exhibition of pretty, powerful pieces that conceal unforeseen depth

A little over an hour outside of New York City, The Brant Foundation Art Study Center sits atop sprawling acres in suburban Connecticut. Far from an unlikely artistic destination, the center—designed by Richard Gluckman—has long played host to riveting contemporary art exhibitions. The most recent, “Animal Farm,” might be its most important to date. Curated by artist and musician Sadie Laska, the show presents more …