The Provocation Column
Photo Courtesy of Sybaris Collection
I was recently at a night auction, when, in it, I discovered Joy Laville’s work. The British born painter, who was married to Mexican writer Jorge Ibargüengoitia, was until then only a name to me. Her paintings intrigued me instantly due to their beauty and elegance.Two days after, I was offered to see some pieces by Laville and I was already excited.
Photo Courtesy of Sybaris Collection
I sat down with Fernanda Barreto to ask her about her motivation and the meaning behind the exhibition inspired by Bolsonaro’s actions, No Hay Espacio Para Preguntas.
Photo Courtesy of Sybaris Collection
“Les Archives du Cœur”, by Christian Boltanski, permanently houses recordings of the heartbeats of people throughout the world. Christian Boltanski has been recording these heartbeats since 2008.
Photo Courtesy of Simone Berno
A close and personal interview with Italian artist Simone Berno where we discuss his creating process, what influences his art and more.
Photo Courtesy of Gabriela Salazar
Gabriela Salazar’s career is probably one of the most unconventional, minimalist, and abstract ones coming from Long Island City. As a New York native, she excelled in collaborations and asking the right questions through her art.
In 2017, New York City Ballet officially modified the choreography, costumes, and makeup of the Chinese Tea dance featured in the ballet The Nutcracker. In October 2018, The Balanchine Trust, which owns the rights to every single ballet by George Balanchine, informed all other ballet companies in the world of the officially approved changes. What drove the Balanchine Trust to make such drastic changes for the most beloved ballet of all time? Which complaints were heard enough that they were forced to change something so dear to so many?
