A conversation between German author and filmmaker Alexander Kluge and curator Hans Ulrich Obrist, originally published in 2017, has been republished following Kluge's recent death at age 94. The dialogue explores the unique capacities of different art forms, the need for interdisciplinary collaboration, and the role of art as an "oasis" or "garden" within an overwhelming technological landscape.
Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo has transformed a former gunpowder store on the Venetian island of Giudecca into a new exhibition space for her contemporary art collection. The venue, which emphasizes sustainability and adaptive reuse, will showcase works from her extensive collection in a setting that contrasts with the historic grandeur of Venice’s more famous art institutions.
Wildlife painter Aga Elliott is presenting an exhibition of her work at OASIS Fine Art and Craft in downtown Harrisonburg, Virginia, through the end of June. The exhibition features life-like paintings of animals ranging from chipmunks to tigers, aiming to illustrate the interconnectedness of ecosystems. Elliott creates her works using photographs from her encounters with animals, often from her time near Yellowstone National Park and wildlife sanctuaries.