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Editorials

THOUGHTFUL WORK, SURPRISE EVENTS

// Editorials, July/August 2025

by Claudia Fiks

Art Basel 2025, held in its original hometown, once again transcended the backdrop of global uncertainty, wars, environmental crises and economic turmoil to offer an exhilarating and necessary respite. From June 19 through 22, with an exclusive VIP preview commencing on June 16, this cornerstone of the contemporary art world provided a vibrant sanctuary where visitors could deeply absorb and reflect upon the world around them, past and future. Despite the sheer magnitude, which could easily lead to "art exhaustion" given over 280 galleries presenting works by a staggering 4,000 artists, the vibrant diversity, spanning chronological periods, a myriad of mediums and profound topics, transformed potential fatigue into an electrifying journey of discovery. The energy within the halls was palpable, and there was a quiet hum of engagement as visitors truly looked, reflected and connected with … [Read more...] about THOUGHTFUL WORK, SURPRISE EVENTS

AVERSION THERAPY THEATER

// Editorials, May/June 2025

by Lee Roscoe

I was talking to Artscope Magazine’s editor, Brian Goslow, about my play “IMPOSSIBLE?” a story of what happens to friends in a small New England town when a tyrannical president takes over the nation, and he asked me to write a piece about it. I call it a guerilla theater recorded Zoom performance. Because of my lack of any production budget, this is an inexpensive way to get a play up and out there. I gathered actors, gave them visual backgrounds to use to set scenes, my editor put the scenes together and there’s even a bit of music and sound effects. The point that I wanted to make with the film was to wake people, our people, people on the left who are asleep, not aware of how we are in a rising autocracy. Because for every Adam Schiff or Jamie Raskin or Bernie Sanders or AOC (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez), or even the hundreds of thousands who have rallied for Hands Off — there are … [Read more...] about AVERSION THERAPY THEATER

RESILIENCE AND REFLECTION: NAVIGATING THE ARTISTIC LANDSCAPE OF ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH 2023

// Editorials, January/February 2024

by Claudia Fiks

The 2023 Art Basel Miami Beach emerged as a powerful antidote against our times’ prevailing agony and frustrations in a world grappling with the unsettling shadow of war and facing various challenges, standing as a beacon of artistic excellence. Hosting a dazzling array of 277 galleries, its 21st edition enriched the region’s cultural fabric and served as a powerful economic driver, infusing a much-needed vitality into the local businesses. Beyond the walls of the main event at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Art Basel extends its influence through the South Beach area, enticing art enthusiasts to explore over 10 satellite art fairs. The recently unveiled seventh edition of The Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report, provided by Art Basel in collaboration with global lead partner UBS, provides intriguing insights into the global art collecting market dynamics. The report sheds … [Read more...] about RESILIENCE AND REFLECTION: NAVIGATING THE ARTISTIC LANDSCAPE OF ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH 2023

CONSTANTLY REIMAGINING OUR WORLD: THE ART WORLD SHINES IN NYC, MIAMI BEACH & SÃO PAULO

// Editorials, November/December 2023

by Claudia Fiks

Is every artwork inherently political, and has this always been the case? Can the interpretation of the same artwork be dependent on the political climate, the era or the geographical location in which it is being presented? Does art possess a timeless quality? In contemporary art fairs and biennials, these questions can work as platforms for introducing new artistic approaches, emerging talents and for reintroducing past works that now may hold different significance. Artists constantly reimagine our world, offering fresh perspectives. Yet, within the realms of commercial and nonprofit art scenes, we must ask whether we amplify artists’ voices and provide them space for expression or, at times, reduce their sacred creations to commodities and symbols of status and power. I, more than ever, entrust artists to help us navigate this moment, reframe the past through the present and … [Read more...] about CONSTANTLY REIMAGINING OUR WORLD: THE ART WORLD SHINES IN NYC, MIAMI BEACH & SÃO PAULO