Tag Archive for: contemporary arts

Diotis Thomas / The Dragon’s Gaze

Art&Culture | Interview
A spotlight on Greek artist Diotis Thomas, an artist who is constantly exploring new means of expression, with his output including wildlife, nature, science, anatomy and painting.

Ryuichi Sakamoto / The Sounds of Silence

Music | Spotlight
Remembering the avant-gardist who shaped the way music sounds today.

Ryoichi Kurokawa / Synaesthetic Artfacts

Art&Culture | Interview
Kurokawa uses computers to create installations and performances in which sound and visual elements are in close connection with each other, seeking the creation of synaesthetic experiences. Considered a pioneer in the field of art generated through the use of new technologies, Ryoichi Kurokawa began his artistic career as a musician, and has maintained over the years a strong interest in the performative act. In addition to creating multimedia installations, in recent years, his interest in natural sciences has led him to establish important collaborations with the international scientific landscape.

Barbican / The End Of The World

Art&Culture | Spotlight
Ukrainian pianist Lubomyr Melnyk created a multifaceted live audiovisual experience with Canadian cellist Julia Kent and Italian media art collective SPIME.IM. It all culminates in a multi-stranded live experience entitled The End Of The World, that focuses on a profound reflection on climate change, an occasion that marks the Barbican's UK debut.

Florentina Holzinger / The Art of Discomfort

Art&Culture | Spotlight
Reflections on the work of Berlin-based choreographer, performance artist and dancer Florentina Holzinger, who uses dance to comment to investigate the limits and physicality of the female body.

Dimitris Papaioannou / INK

Art&Culture | Interview
In conversation with stage director, choreographer and visual artist, Dimitri Papaioannou. the day after his final "INK" performance hosted by Triennale in Milan on 11&12 February.

Charles Jimenez / Illusions and unconsciousness

Photography | Interview
The multi-disciplinary artist Charles Jimenez talks about their practices including performance art, filmmaking, and photography in conversation with Alice Lipizzi. Spanning through unscious sides of the brain, they explore the uncanny, painting genderless compositions.

Bruce Nauman / Neons Corridors Rooms, Milan

Art&Culture | Spotlight
Narrow labyrinths, corridors, neon installations, geometrical structures and experiments with moving images and triggering sounds: a major exhibition dedicated to Bruce Nauman, one of the world’s prominent living artists currently on view at Pirelli HangarBicocca from September 15 to February 26, 2023.

Salome / Teatro alla Scala, Milan

Art&Culture | Spotlight
A spotlight on Damiano Michieletto produced Salome, accompanied by Oscar Wilde’s sensitive text, showcased from 14 to 31 of January at Teatro La Scala in Milan under the direction of Axel Kober and Michael Güttler.

Anne Imhof / Technology identities

Art&Culture | Spotlight
Anne Imhof’s Avatar II is a new solo show which utilises all 4 floors of London’s Sprueth Magers to create its ambiguous and voyeuristic world.

Gian Maria Tosatti / Observe the background

Art&Culture | Interview
The artist representing the Italian pavilion at the Venice Biennale this year in conversation with Maria Abramenko.

Withstood the test of time

Art&Culture | Interview
A talk with BabyNymph, a Russian producer and DJ based in Athens, on self-expression, bravery, originality, and pride. The need to enhance respect and equality is more topical than ever. June is just another excuse to celebrate the greatness of freedom. Happy Pride Month!