Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Hans Ulrich Obrist on fly-in, fly-out curating


In an article in the Financial Times, Hans Ulrich Obrist urges curators "to shape exhibitions as long-duration projects" and dismisses "fly-in, fly-out curating" which he says nearly always produces superficial results. "It's a practice that goes hand in hand with the fashion of applying the word 'curating' to everything that involves simply making a choice - radio playlists, hotel decor, even the food stalls in New York's High Line Park," he says. "Making art is not the matter of the moment, and nor is making an exhibition: curating follows art.". Read more...
Image: Hans Ulrich Obrist in India