🎙️Martin Benson New Podcast Episode with Nika Fontaine.
In this episode, Martin Benson sits down with Nika Fontainefor an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation. Together, they delve into Nika’s personal history and her ongoing exploration of identity and spirituality. The discussion weaves through themes of alchemy, transformation, and the powerful role of art as a medium for self-discovery and ego dissolution.
A profound dialogue on creativity, inner change, and the spiritual dimensions of artistic expression.
“My practice has always been there for me, and I find a necessary connection when I’m engaged with it”
Lauriston Avery
An interview with Lauriston Avery, one of the most charismatic and reflective artists we have worked with. After his incredible and successful solo show in New York, on the contemporary art gladiator circuit, at the Dutton Gallery, “The other ones”; this short interview with Riad Miah was published today, (03.04.25) in art spiel.
For all those interested in the dynamic development of the New York art scene, which has contributed so much to the history of art, I recommend Lauriston Avery Interview and the magazine. Read Here
Felipe Castelblanco, a Colombian-American artist renowned for his interdisciplinary approach, is currently showcasing new works in the exhibition “Unter Pflanzen” (“Among Plants”) at Museum Sinclair-Haus in Bad Homburg v.d. Höhe, Germany. The exhibition opened on March 16 and will run through August 17, 2025.
“Unter Pflanzen” invites viewers to reimagine their relationship with the plant world, encouraging an understanding of plants as active, sentient beings. Castelblanco’s contributions to the exhibition align with his broader artistic practice, which often explores themes of ecology, community, and the intersection between human and non-human entities. Curated by Kathrin Meyer and Yvonne Volkart, with Moritz Ohlig and Sophie Olivott.
His work in “Unter Pflanzen” continues to demonstrate his commitment to fostering dialogues that challenge conventional perceptions and promote a deeper connection with the natural world.
Andreas Steinbrecher “Ruf der Trumpeten” – A wonderful review by Helga Meister
Our exhibition “Call of the Trumpets” with Andreas Steinbrecher has received a great review by Helga Meister, which was published today in the print edition of the Rheinische Post.
May this article not only honor Andreas’ artistic development, but also celebrate the energy and tireless passion of Helga Meister – an important voice in art criticism and a role model for us all: When she visited our exhibition, freezing temperatures prevailed – but nothing stopped her from discovering art and sharing her impressions with us.
With her keen eye, she describes the development of Andreas Steinbrecher’s painting: “The line determines the art. And it gains a new confidence from one canvas to the next.” With great skill, he incorporates the line into his painting and harmonizes it with the color. Color and line were a subject of debate in 19th-century painting schools for decades. But Andreas, like his painting, radiates a warmth that captivates the viewer. This warmth enables him to create a connection between the two formal components of painting.
We are very happy about this appreciation and thank Helga Meister for her in-depth analysis and her love of art.
📍 The exhibition can be seen at wildpalms until March 16th.
SHELTER–BONE, the latest project by the artist duo Mario Asef–Kirstin Burckhardt. Opening January 11th at Kunstverein Göttingen.
The Sea Ranch in the north of San Francisco, founded in the 1960s by landscape architect Lawrence Halprin and his wife Anna Halprin with an interdisciplinary team, is considered an ecological avant-garde model for the interplay between architecture and nature. “SHELTER–BONE”, the latest project by the art duo Asef–Burckhardt, is based on intensive research in this visionary settlement and, against the backdrop of global environmental crises, asks: ‘What must architecture connect today?’ and ”What must love achieve today?” The multimedia works were developed in Sea Ranch and Berlin and are presented in changing exhibitions. The Kunstverein is showing this series of works in Göttingen under the leitmotif: “What does protection mean in our time?”
Un nuevo episodio de nuestro podcast “en todos lados se cuecen habas” con Ximena Apisdorf
2024 no ha sido un año fácil para la cultura a nivel mundial.
Recortes presupuestarios, censura, corrupción y un mercado del arte desacelerado han generado un entorno desafiante, especialmente para los artistas independientes.
Sin embargo, en medio de estas dificultades, también ha surgido una necesidad urgente de colaboración y solidaridad entre los miembros de la comunidad artística.
Hoy, Ximena nos ayudará a entender la complejidad de estos problemas y a reflexionar sobre cómo los eventos desafortunados dentro de la escena artística no son simples escándalos mediáticos, sino síntomas de un sistema más profundo.
Un ejemplo reciente ha sacudido a México: el uso abusivo del Museo Nacional de Arte (Munal) para celebrar la boda de un funcionario del gobierno. Este evento expone las tensiones entre el interés privado y la gestión de espacios públicos culturales, reflejando un patrón global.
Lo colectivo se ha visto privatizado, mientras que el déficit y las consecuencias se han vuelto problemas compartidos por toda la sociedad.
La comunidad artística y el público terminan siendo los principales afectados, perdiendo acceso y voz en los espacios que deberían pertenecerles.
Pero esto no es exclusivo de México. Los mismos conflictos se manifiestan en Alemania, en América Latina y en diversas partes del mundo. Por ello, en este podcast exploraremos estas tensiones y cómo afectan a la colectividad artística global.
Si algo similar está ocurriendo en tu país y quieres compartir tu experiencia, escríbenos. Estaremos felices de abrir el espacio para reflexionar y dialogar juntos.
Adenda. El uso del espacio del Munal se presentó como una conmemoración del 89º aniversario de las relaciones diplomáticas entre México y Rumania.
Gabriel Orozco nació en Jalapa, Veracruz. A los seis años de edad su familia se mudó a Ciudad de México
The Cantabria Art Collection, “Coleccion del Norte” now on view. The Regional Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Sport presents the exhibition ‘Salto ’ in the Concepción Arenal Hall of the Los Arenales Cultural Centre, Central Library of Cantabria. The exhibition, curated by Laura Olea, brings together the winning and finalist works of the latest Plastic Arts Awards and the new acquisitions made at this year’s ArteSantander fair. Opens December 19th until February 2nd. 2025,
As the curator explains, ‘Salto “ ”refers to the diversity of the works that make up this group exhibition: artists at different points in their careers, with different disciplines, media and themes’.
The second part of the exhibition focuses on the new acquisitions made by the Government of Cantabria in the last edition of ArteSantander, which will become part of the Northern Collection of Contemporary Art. This selection, made by a committee formed by Alejandro Alonso Díaz, Laura Olea López and Carmen Quijano, allows visitors to take a closer look at new perspectives on current artistic creation.
Among the works acquired is by Mauricio Limón de León, a piece that maps the urban spaces of Mexico City through community experiences.
The exhibition ‘Salto ’ thus offers a unique opportunity to discover the richness and diversity of contemporary art in Cantabria and other territories, highlighting the latest trends and new artistic languages that coexist today.
Un nuevo episodio de “En todos lados se cuecen habas” de Jorge Sanguino como parte de su proyecto Art of The Americas.
Recortes en la cultura y el arte en Alemania: Berlín una de las ciudades más importantes en el mundo para la cultura y la producción de arte afronta una de sus peores crisis. El déficit de la ciudad ha obligado a un recorte de 130 millones de euros afectando proyectos, instituciones, artistas, curadores, así como todos los profesionales de la cultura. Despidos laborales, anuncios de desalojamiento de los talleres y de locales de ensayos, así como la incertidumbre se suman al estado precario de los trabajadores e instituciones culturales alemanas. Óscar Ardila Luna, curador y artista, nos explica que está sucediendo en Berlín. Con 17 años de conocimiento y trabajo en la escena artistica de Berlín, la descripción y análisis de la situación actual por parte de Óscar es un verdadero testimonio de lo que se está perdiendo en la ciudad, así como una voz de animo para todos los colegas en momentos inciertos.
Paul Hance Glasswork “Rasa 13. It became an avalanche of Life” is part of the “glass collection of Kunstpalast” Following extensive modernization, one of the world’s largest glass collections is on display again: Over 1,500 exhibits from the collection of around 13,000 objects will provide an insight into the history of glass art – starting with antiquity, through the Middle Ages to contemporary glass objects.
Paul Hance’s handmade glass mirror series RASA is a body of work with 15 different shaped and colored mirrors. The distorted reflections vary greatly depending on the image used to inspect yourself. It is more of a “mirror” for the search for new meanings. Its name, Rasa, is the Sanskrit term for a concept in Indian arts about the aesthetic “aroma” of visual, musical or literary works that evoke emotions or feelings in the reader or audience, but cannot be described exactly.
wildpalms had won two Artvilnius Awards in the edition of 2024. “Top 7 gallery” and “best young artist”, Rachel Libeskind, selected by a group of international jurors with incredible experience and knowledge: Paco Barragán, Prof Dr. Raminta Jurenaite, Marti Manen, Andres Kreuger and Žaneta Fomova – To them, thank you very much!
In the press states: “wildpalms, a gallery from Düsseldorf representing various artists from Latin America, Canada, and the United States, was awarded for its elegant presentation of interesting and previously unseen artists in Lithuania.” Noba Access Art. Thanks to Mauricio Limon de Leon, Nika Fontaine and Rachel for this beautiful booth!
