By Denis Alize Ünal In the evolving landscape of contemporary art, the traditional “white cube” gallery model that is characterized by its sterile and minimalist aesthetic has increasingly become a point of discussion. Once celebrated as a neutral space that elevated art beyond the context, the white cube is now often critiqued for reinforcing detachment, [...]

Reflections from a Conference and Lessons for ODBK by Mark Barrett In February, I attended an interesting conference at Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London called “Curating and the Art Market,” in my capacity as the London and UK Representative for ODBK. I went with the hope of developing new partnerships and collaborations between ODBK [...]

by Nicole Cunha Latin America has, for years, been striving to overcome the legacies of its colonial past — a history that spread across the region, subordinating it to so-called “developed” countries, primarily in Europe and the United States. This colonial domination laid the foundation for many of the structural problems that persist in Latin [...]

Inclusive curation Implementing EDI and Compliance strategies in museums and art collections This is a summary of the Lecture given for our ODBK team member Kornelia Starczewska at the Conference “(CURE)ators UAP: (Re)defining Curatorship – Contemporary Practices and Theories of Curating” – Paper titled “Inclusive Curating: Implementing EDI and Compliance Strategies in Museums and Art Collections” (May 2025, [...]

by Nycole Cunha Freedom of expression in the West has been a contentious issue, often intersecting with political censorship, discrimination, and restrictions based on geopolitical interests. The ongoing genocide promoted by Israel in Palestine has put the land through dark times, with, it’s consequences have a great impact in the lives of Palestinian artists — [...]