Fakewhale In Dialogue with Dominic Kießling
In an era dominated by augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and immersive media, German artist Dominic Kießling reminds us that sometimes all it takes to evoke wonder is a hairdryer, a plastic bag, and a bit of air. His kinetic installations, both poetic and elemental, reveal the hidden powe
FW Spotlight: Top Submissions of April
This month, we have selected three exhibitions, one in Frankfurt, one in Riga, and one in Greenville, that together form a compelling journey through contemporary art. These shows lead us into the quiet folds of sleep, the fragmented mirrors of memory, and the breathing textures of living ecosystems
The Language of Expectation: Fakewhale in Conversation with Francesco De Prezzo
– “Dear M, good paintings go to galleries, but bad paintings end up everywhere.” With this provocation, Francesco De Prezzo opens the preface to his latest artist’s book, an entry point that encapsulates the complex paradoxes underpinning his practice. For years, we have followed
Programmed Bodies: Contemporary Performance Between Aesthetics and Technological Embodiment
If one tries to access the website www.liminal.contact today, what appears on the blank page of our display is an error message. In my case, for example, it reads: “Safari can’t find the server,” followed by the standard browser language: “Safari can’t open the page ‘https://www.liminal.
Ben Shirken, H.D. Reliquary at Intercomm, Ridgewood
“H.D. Reliquary” by Ben Shirken, curated by John Pugh, at Intercomm, Ridgewood, 4/10/2025 – 4/25/2025. Exhibition Text:H.D. Reliquary is the first eponymous full length from Queens-based artist, musician, and 29 Speedway label owner Ben Shirken [a.k.a. Ex Wiish]. The record will be
Claudia Koh, Soft Spot at Super Dakota, Brussels
“Soft Spot” by Claudia Koh, curated by Super Dakota, at Super Dakota, Brussels, 12/03/2025 – 15/04/2025. Exhibition Text:The term “Soft Spot” usually refers to a special affection for someone or something. More literally, it can also indicate a physically vulnerable are
Flēra Bīrmane, FADING at Off-site, Riga
“FADING” by Flēra Bīrmane, curated by Elīna Sproģe and Žanete Liekīte, at Off-site, Riga, 21/02/2025 – 30/04/2025. Exhibition Text:Time passes, but what remains? ‘This too shall pass’, read the engraving on Solomon’s ring. An old poster column comes into view, covered i
What Remains of the Gesture: Fables, Algorithms, and the Melancholy of the Mechanical. Ryan Gander at Basament, Roma
“We are what we repeatedly do,” Aristotle once said. But in a time when repetition is dictated more by algorithms than habits, what exactly are we becoming?” As we descend into Basement Roma, tucked beneath the streets of Rome, the mood quickly shifts from the ancient grandeur of the city abov
Graffiti. From the Spray Paintings & Underground to the Museion
Discussing graffiti in a museum context can be uncomfortable and unsettling. This is due to the delicate — but also controversial — history, as well as the diversity of intentions and localized nature of its practices. For some, graffiti was obviously an art form that could be expressed in studi
Art After the Click: From Presence to Post-Production
Unseen Art: The Birth of Mediation Art, in its most mythological conception, was born to be seen. And yet, for over a century now, what we consume, more frequently and more widely, is no longer the artwork itself, but its image. Photography, introduced in the 19th century as a documentary tool, soon
