This course will investigate the current state of Contemporary Art and how it has come to be shaped by the growing importance of biennials, triennials, and other timed exhibitions as well as the increasing influence of art fairs around the globe.It will show how the evolution of these major international exhibitions and fairs has gradually changed the function and relative emphasis of galleries and museums, critics and curators, art dealers and auction houses, at a time when there are more artists, galleries and collectors than ever before. On-line and off-line exhibition and sales, now in the very early stages, will also factor into the discussion of the rapidly changing art world of the 21st century. Biennial curators, art fair organizers, critics and artists will be invited as guest lecturers to offer their viewpoints on the current state of the arts.
