Glocal warming. (painting, various artists, various galleries)

From: Artforum International | Date: December 1, 1997| Author: Cameron, Dan | Copyright information

The year 1997 was characterized as the never-ending Biennial which saw the emergence of a globalist mentality among curators and artists. The trend, which has been called 'glocal,' involved more established international exhibitions and upstart exhibitions converging and joining each other in not-so-famous settings worldwide. Curators and artists travelled widely comparing notes now and then and sharing information gained from one's background. Exhibitions in Sao Paulo, Havana, Kassel, Munste...

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