The acoustic interplay of these aesthetically similar works connects the three artistic vectors, otherwise separated by year of creation, from 1975 to 2015.
The fair as a whole is smaller than last year and it is better viewable in its entirety. There is a good balance in terms of quantity, quality and medium.
Together, the two venues put each other’s modes of display in perspective, opening a discussion regarding the contemporary museum experience and permitting a more engaged approach to the show as a whole.
Just as Middleton discovered the history of the building through layer after layer of past renovations, the viewers are encouraged to uncover layers of significance in his work and reflect on the gallery space.
While the questions raised by Grigorenko and Heyn-Jones certainly are important and worth considering, the means offered to the viewers for exploration do not seem to be quite as effective as the artists describe them to be.
The architect Fumihiko Maki created a majestic building, where architectural elements are echoed by matching window blinds, sophisticated ceiling design and curated wall decorations.