The North Ayrshire Open Art Exhibition returns to Eglinton Country Park for its 29th year, running from July 5 to July 19. Organized by the council's Arts and Culture team, the free exhibition will feature 160 works by 130 artists, including paintings, drawings, and sculptures, with a public vote for a prize donated by UPM Caledonian Paper. A coloring table aims to engage young visitors.
Giuria o pubblico? La Biennale non รจ un algoritmo, ma neppure una liturgia
The article critically examines the proposal for "Visitor Lions" (Leoni dei Visitatori) at the Venice Biennale, arguing that the idea is a fragile, quick-fix response to a deeper crisis. It questions whether replacing expert juries with public voting would truly improve the selection process, noting that both systems have significant flaws: juries are not necessarily neutral, often rushed and filtered, while public voting risks favoring accessible, easily consumable works and reinforcing existing hierarchies.