Track in Ghent

reviews  13.05.12  Nina Folkersma

This weekend saw the opening of Track in Ghent (Belgium). A new edition of the outdoor sculpture project of the S.M.A.K. museum in Ghent in the tradition of Chambres d'Amis (1986) and Over The Edges (2000).

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The New Stedelijk Museum

news  09.05.12  Jolien Verlaek

After an eight-year renovation full of drama, including a three-year delay, a bankrupt construction company, budget exceedings by millions of euros's - to name but a few - the beautiful, new (empty) Stedelijk Museum opens its doors to the press.

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First edition Frieze Art Fair in New York

reviews  07.05.12  Huib Haye van der Werf

Seen as the new kid in town and with a surprising location and architecture, Frieze New York positions itself against the established Armory Show just weeks after it closed its doors.

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One big Zmijewski work
7th Berlin Biennale

reviews  01.05.12  Maaike Lauwaert

Photo report on the 7th Berlin Biennale. Maaike Lauwaert explains why it's a disappointing edition.

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Three artists walk into a bar...
Interview with The Black Swan

features  26.04.12  Domeniek Ruyters

This year, the participants of de Appel Curatorial Programme decided to form an international curatorial collective, The Black Swan. Metropolis M speaks with them on the use of humour as a tool in their exhibition Three artists walk into a bar...

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Out for Confrontation
Artur Zmijewski and Joanna Warsza on the 7th Berlin Biennale

previews  22.04.12  Metropolis M 

It looks like the seventh edition of the Berlin Biennale, which opens on April 27, will turn out to be the most activist of them all.

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'I got a book and learned video'
Interview Charles Atlas

features  16.04.12  Jolien Verlaek

Charles Atlas has made films and videos for over forty years, mainly operating in the New York underground and dance scene. Lately his popularity in the art world is increasing, with projects at Tate Modern, The New Museum, this year's Whitney Biennial and, on view until June 3rd, the exhibition Discount Body Parts at De Hallen in Haarlem.

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News & links from Metropolis M & co.

MAXXI president Pio Baldi resigns following the discovery of an €800.000 accounts deficit. The museum's press office assures that MAXXI is not facing closure. JV - 14.05.12

Future's Future 07.05.12
Open call: Looking for speakers for Facing Forward: Future’s Future.
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New: Gutmag - London-Amsterdam based online arts & culture magazine. DR - 07.05.12

Plans for next Generational Triennial 03.05.12
New Museum announces Lauren Cornell and artist Ryan Trecartin to curate 2015 Generational Triennial.
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What’s a high-powered art fair without parties? NYT lists the places to be this week if you're in New York for the Frieze Art Fair. JV - 03.05.12

The Frieze Art Fair New York faces the threat of protests by the Occupy movement against art commercialisation as it makes its first trip abroad. JV - 01.05.12

Turner Prize shortlist 01.05.12
The four artists shortlisted for the Turner Prize this year were announced this morning at Tate Britain.
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Pop-up hairdressing salon in Time/Store Den Haag 24.04.12
Get your hair done in exchange for Hour Notes between April 25-29.
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Facing Forward: Future City 24.04.12
Good news for everyone who is looking for a ticket for Wednesday's sold-out Future City lecture evening with Rem Koolhaas and China Miéville: the evening will be live streamed at an alternative location.
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China binges on art museums: last year 395 museums were built across China. JV - 24.04.12

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Book blog

Yes, Wow, Totally Pointful
On (the point of) interviews, Roman fresco paintings, the book as an exhibition, zero gravity and outer space. Vivian Sky Rehberg in conversation with Melvin Moti in the first publication of Metropolis M Books.

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