September 2024
September 2024 has brought exciting developments in the art world, with major exhibitions, collaborations, and projects spotlighting contemporary and historical themes.
Basquiat x Banksy at the Hirshhorn Museum
Washington D.C.’s Hirshhorn Museum is hosting a groundbreaking exhibition combining the works of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Banksy. This show highlights the legacy of street art, showcasing Basquiat’s Boy and Dog in a Johnnypump alongside Banksy’s reinterpretation, Boy and Dog in Stop and Search. The exhibition opens on September 29 and runs through October 2025, marking a significant moment in merging street art with institutional curation
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Gwangju Biennale in South Korea
The 15th Gwangju Biennale, titled Pansori: A Soundscape of the 21st Century, is creating an immersive experience exploring soundscapes as artistic landscapes. Curated by Nicolas Bourriaud, the exhibition includes over 70 artists across 30 countries, delving into themes of polyphony and human-environment interactions. The event is live until December, offering a fresh perspective on auditory art forms -
Manifesta 15 in Barcelona
The nomadic biennial Manifesta has landed in Barcelona, exploring themes of cultural heritage, urban conflict, and sustainability. This edition, divided into clusters like Balancing Conflicts and Imagining Futures, features site-specific installations in spaces like the Llobregat Delta and Sant Adrià’s iconic Three Chimneys, weaving art into Barcelona’s urban and natural landscapes -
David Hockney’s Drawing Initiative
In the UK, David Hockney is spearheading a nationwide drawing project as part of Bradford’s tenure as the UK City of Culture. This initiative invites participants of all ages to create artworks reflecting daily life, emphasizing Hockney’s enduring connection to everyday visual experiences
These exhibitions and initiatives not only showcase the global diversity of art but also emphasize connections between history, modernity, and community. Whether through the interplay of sound, the reimagination of urban spaces, or the celebration of cultural icons, September has been a rich month for artistic exploration.
