Happy New Year! The art world never sleeps and we’re back with appointments, controversy and fantastic exhibitions for you.
GREGOR MUIR APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF THE ICA
Many of you will already know about the turmoil at the ICA but yesterday they announced that former YBA wild-child, author and Director at Hauser and Wirth gallery, Gregor Muir (pictured above with Tracey Emin RA) was announced as its new Director. His appointment follows the departure of Ekow Eshun and has been hailed an inspired choice for the institution. Will Gompetz, arts editor of the BBC has suggested his combination of commercial and public success is just what the ICA needs.
YES, BUT IS IT ART?
The contemporary art world has wrestled with that question since Duchamp plonked his urinal in a gallery. Seems the European Com¬mis¬sion has weighed into the argument (only a century late) and decreed that works by Bill Viola and Dan Flavin must be subject to pay full VAT. The art world it split and the decision raises old questions about where art begins and ends. Read more in The Art Newspaper and make your own mind up:
http://www.theartnewspaper.com/articles/Flavin%20and%20Viola%20light%20works%20ruled%20%E2%80%9Cnot%20art%E2%80%9D/22069
DESIGNER GRUB
Notting Hill is apparently over and it’s all about Kensal Green now, particularly since Tom Dixon took it over. The designer, responsible for Habitat’s rebranding but more importantly the reworking of the Royal Academy’s restaurant, continues his domination of the Union Canal complex by permanently opening his Pop-Up Dock Kitchen. The food is fantastic and all the furniture is for sale – it’s hard to find though!
Portobello Docks
344/342 Ladbroke Grove
Kensal Road W10 5BU
EXHIBITION OF THE WEEK
Cindy Sherman - Sprüth Magers London
Cindy’s still at it – dressing up as other people, figures from history and fictional characters. Her work sees her play director, model, muse and photographer all at once. Catch it while you can.
January 12 - February 19 2011
7A Grafton Street, London, W1S 4EJ
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