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A brush with… Karen Archey, head of curatorial at Düsseldorf's K20 and K21 museums

Karen Archey, the head of curatorial at Düsseldorf's K20 and K21 museums, shares personal insights in an interview format. She reveals her obsession with painter Alice Neel, discusses a formative 2007 summer touring major European art events, and lists the poetry and audio currently occupying her attention.

This interview provides a glimpse into the influences and working life of a major institutional curator. It highlights the distinct roles of different art world platforms like fairs and biennials, and underscores the ongoing relevance of artists like Alice Neel, whose work Archey describes as 'deeply politically charged.'