FW Spotlight: Top Submissions of May 2025
Every so often, we find ourselves longing for a refuge, not a place, but an idea. A nest that keeps the noise of the world at bay, a system that won’t collapse under the weight of time, a light that no longer confuses the moths. But what happens when that refuge is made of circuits, […]
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
FW Spotlight: Top Submissions of March
As we move through the works of Sakul, Ramić, and Wolfryd, we find a recurring tension, one that dissolves and reassembles itself in different forms. Time crumbles like a weathered wall, knowledge fractures into arbitrary classifications, and art history becomes a network of interchangeable assets.
FW Spotlight: Top Submissions of February
There are places where images are fixed, and others where they dissolve. Our gaze, caught between the solidity of matter and the fragility of memory, is constantly challenged by spatial illusions, crumbling archives, and realities that duplicate themselves in the digital realm. This month, three exh
FW Spotlight: Top Submissions of January
Perception is an unstable process, always hovering between what we believe to be real and what slips beyond our grasp. Objects and environments that initially seem familiar become distorted, taking on unexpected nuances that expose the fragility of our presumed knowledge. In this setting, the body w
FW Spotlight: Top Submissions of December
Tradition and modernity collide like tectonic plates, their friction fueling questions of identity and power. Antique symbols family crests or ritual icons, stand in uneasy contrast to sleek technologies and digital motifs. Each side casts shadows on the other, revealing the fault lines of belonging
FW Spotlight: Top Submissions of November
“Art is not just about reflecting the world but changing it,” says a famous quote by Olafur Eliasson. This idea feels especially relevant today, in an era where the digital and physical realms intertwine. Eliasson’s work, in all its complexity, challenges the dominance of automation in
FW Spotlight: Top Submissions of October
Some time ago, we came across a thought from Hito Steyerl: “The more information we have, the less we know,” a notion that feels especially relevant in today’s digital world. Though it may seem straightforward, it holds profound implications. While seemingly paradoxical, this quote tap
FW Spotlight: Top Submissions of September
We came across this quote from Félix González Torres in an interview: “Art is an act of generosity, a gesture you release into the world.” While this idea may seem straightforward at first glance, it conceals deeper layers of meaning that merit closer examination. González Torres spea
