Observer Arts Interviews: Artist Sarp Kerem Yavuz

Yavuz presenting at TED A.I. in Vienna. Photo: Chérie Hansson Turkish artist Sarp Kerem Yavuz had a busy few months abroad. He built İznik tiles with LEGO for two weeks at Maxx Royal in Bodrum after securing the final slot in the new luxury resort’s inaugural summer Arts Connected residency, which hosted fellow New Yorkers … Read more

Observer Arts Interviews: ARCOmadrid Director Maribel López

ARCOmadrid, organized by IFEMA MADRID, celebrates its 44th edition next month. ARCOmadrid As Spain’s premier art fair for more than forty years, ARCOmadrid has played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s contemporary art scene. Founded in 1982 by pioneering gallerist Juana de Aizpuru, the fair emerged just a few years after the end of … Read more

Observer Arts Interviews: Gabriel Orozco

“Gabriel Orozco: Politécnico Nacional” was organized by the artist in close collaboration with curator Briony Fer. GERARDO LANDA ROJANO One of the standout highlights of this year’s Mexico City Art Week was internationally acclaimed artist Gabriel Orozco’s first career survey in decades in his home country. Titled “Politécnico Nacional,” the Museo Jumex exhibition underscores Orozco’s … Read more

Observer Arts Interviews: Sculptor Bosco Sodi

Casa Wabi Sabino, Fundación Casa Wabi’s not-for-profit exhibition space in Mexico City. Photo: Aldo Ayllon Since its opening two years ago, Casa Wabi’s Mexico City venue has become the definitive launchpad for Mexico City Art Week, drawing a crowd with its highly attended Monday morning art brunch. Founded by internationally renowned Mexican artist Bosco Sodi, … Read more