A NYTimes review of Art Cities of the Future:
More hereIn the book, curators, critics, doctoral students and gallery directors from each of the 12 prospective hubs make a case for their city’s inclusion across 12 discrete sections, outlining the artistic and political history of each metropolis in the past 60 years.
Each expert has picked eight artists or artist collectives to represent the “avant-garde” of a particular city. As the preface explains, “these artists are senior figures, some only known to a few outsiders, or newer faces commencing their careers.”
Lagos; New Delhi; Istanbul; Johannesburg; San Juan, Puerto Rico; São Paulo; Seoul; Singapore and Vancouver, British Columbia, round out the list. The editors cite a commitment to experimental art and an allegiance to their local milieu. Artists in these cities are supported by a vibrant cultural infrastructure, but it takes different forms; some are underpinned by a vast array of organizations — from non-profits to state-backed institutions, private foundations and artist-led initiatives — as well as by individuals, including influential dealers and curators.
