Here Are The 12 Cities That Will Shake Up The Art World In The 21st Century
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Cities like New York and Paris have long captured the art world's attention, wooing artists, collectors, critics and curators who have hurried to call the hubs home. Other storied art havens include Los Angeles, Berlin and Hong Kong, amongst others -- locales that have managed to snare auction houses or gallery giants, rounding out an entirely too sparse a map of art destinations.
A new book, however, is attempting to challenge this perception of the exclusive art world. Titled "Art Cities of the Future," the publication introduces us to places like Singapore or Lagos, Nigeria, art communities that are poised to shake things up in the 21st century.
Compiled by a group of curators, the 336-page book surveys 12 global cities to watch out for, chosen for their impact on contemporary art, history of artistic importance, and overall cultural climate. Some choices are surprising (Cluj, Romania, anyone?), while others have been on the verge of becoming major players for some time (ahem, Istanbul).
1. Delhi, India
The locale boasts art spots like the National Gallery of Modern Art, the School of Arts and Aesthetics (JNU), and Talwar Gallery. The city is home to artists like Anita Dube, Gigi Scaria and Amar Kanwar.
The locale boasts art spots like the National Gallery of Modern Art, the School of Arts and Aesthetics (JNU), and Talwar Gallery. The city is home to artists like Anita Dube, Gigi Scaria and Amar Kanwar.
2. Bogotá, Colombia
Home to the Museum of Modern Art Bogota, Laboratorio Interdisciplinario and the Gold Museum. Artists like Alberto Baraya, Antonio Caro and María Elvira Escallón reside there.
Home to the Museum of Modern Art Bogota, Laboratorio Interdisciplinario and the Gold Museum. Artists like Alberto Baraya, Antonio Caro and María Elvira Escallón reside there.
3. Cluj, Romania
One can visit the National Museum of Art or the Paintbrush Factory, and artists like Razvan Botis and Adrian Ghenie call it home.
One can visit the National Museum of Art or the Paintbrush Factory, and artists like Razvan Botis and Adrian Ghenie call it home.
4. Istanbul, Turkey
Art spots include the Istanbul Modern, Pilot Galeri and Rodeo. The city is home to Halil Alt?ndere, Nilbar Güre? and Asl? Çavu?o?lu.
Art spots include the Istanbul Modern, Pilot Galeri and Rodeo. The city is home to Halil Alt?ndere, Nilbar Güre? and Asl? Çavu?o?lu.
5. Johannesburg, South Africa
Art admirers have Wits Art Museum, Bag Factory Studios and Johannesburg Art Gallery to visit. Artists like Nicholas Hlobo, Moshekwa Langa and Zander Blom reside there.
Art admirers have Wits Art Museum, Bag Factory Studios and Johannesburg Art Gallery to visit. Artists like Nicholas Hlobo, Moshekwa Langa and Zander Blom reside there.
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