Katharina Grosse, "Untitled (detail)," 2008.I've written an article for the webzine NYFA Current about Prospect.1 New Orleans and its impact on local communities. An excerpt:
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An Art Market Recession Report by Hrag Vartanian
Elia Alba: Identity Unmasked by Sara Reisman
Reflecting on my own experience of the biennial, a casual statement made by a collector amid the opening events continues to resound: “This is great, but no one will come after we [art world types] leave.” While others nodded in agreement, it was disheartening to think that Prospect.1 might cease to be attractive once the ribbons were cut, the parties and brunches were over, and the heavy-hitters of the art world went home. Certainly, the importance of the biennial would manifest beyond the gaze (and pockets) of this small monarchy.
Also in this issue:
An Art Market Recession Report by Hrag Vartanian
Elia Alba: Identity Unmasked by Sara Reisman
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