LONDON — Every time Gonzalez-Torres’s work is exhibited, a critical opportunity arises.
Francesco Dama
Francesco Dama is a freelance art writer based in Rome, Italy.
He regularly writes for several print and online publications, and wastes most of his time on Instagram.
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An Anthology of Queer Art Theory Puts Artists First
Whitechapel Gallery and the MIT Press recently published Queer, the latest addition to Documents of Contemporary Art, a popular series of anthologies on major themes and ideas in contemporary art.
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Visually Mining the History of Guano Off the Coast of Peru
In the mid-19th century, the Chincha Islands were at the center of a now-forgotten resource war that involved major world powers.
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Stan Douglas Reimagines a Joseph Conrad Spy Novel in 1970s Portugal
LONDON — When I asked Douglas why he decided to shift Conrad’s novel to Portugal in 1975, he replied with a seemingly benevolent “Why not?”
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A Gallery Stroll Through Rome
ROME — Mentioning Rome to most people evokes, in no particular order: ancient ruins, stunning palazzi, romantic dinners, and good weather.
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Fledgling Galleries Flock to London for a Month of Collaborative Shows
LONDON — For four weeks, eight of London’s youngest galleries are hosting 15 like-minded spaces from around the world as part of CONDO, a collaborative project that’s been proven to be very successful with the public.
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The Radical Discos of 1960s Italy and Architectural Innovation
LONDON — Although Radical Design was short-lived, its conceptual outcome had far-reaching implications, and the issues raised by the movement have preoccupied successive generations of architects and designers.
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Documenting the Peculiarities of an Early-20th-Century Roman Department Store
There’s one place you shouldn’t miss when visiting Rome. It’s neither the Colosseum nor St. Peter’s Basilica.
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A Series Showcases Mathematics-Based Sound Visualizations
LONDON — It is almost impossible not to notice the recent flourishing of sound installations in the British art world.
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Minimalist Monuments to the Personal and Domestic
LONDON — In 2013, Prem Sahib transformed Southard Reid gallery into a club.
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Rediscovering Bill Viola’s Forgotten, Resonant Sound Compositions
LONDON — To better understand these early, rarely exhibited sound works, visitors have to go back in time.
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Conjuring Pier Paolo Pasolini’s Final 24 Hours
LONDON — American director Abel Ferrara’s newest film documents the final 24 hours of Pier Paolo Pasolini’s life in an intelligent way, without rhetoric or prudery.