As the world political changes resemble a game of musical chairs, the exhibition sectors at Art Basel 2018 also similarly changed. Our allies are becoming our enemies and vice versa; Art Basel’s Parcours, Feature and Statements sectors became the least-interesting, with Galleries’ and Unlimited’s politically and environmentally relevant work the most compelling. Artists quietly and effectively protested while proposing change and solutions to world problems. The slow movements of tai chi teachers on the plaza outside the fair, sponsored by Creative Time, New York, was a perfect entre to this year’s Art Basel, providing time to think about where we’ve been during the past year while thoughtfully producing action. Galleries sold the most, followed by Unlimited. Unlike last year, there was little shiny, metallic work; this year’s work was subtler, and overall more intellectual. … [Read more...] about VOICES OF CHANGE: ART BASEL 2018 REVIEW