by Judith Benhamou | Feb 7, 2026 | Contemporary art, Exhibition, Video interviews
Share this article Big effects The Californian Doug Aitken is what is usually described, somewhat vaguely, as a “multidisciplinary artist.” His mode of operation, however, is anything but vague. He deftly deploys every means at his disposal—not only painting or...
by Judith Benhamou | Feb 4, 2026 | Art Fair, Art Market, Contemporary art, Video interviews
Share this article Geostrategic tensions Beyond the acute geostrategic tensions currently undermining the climate across Middle Eastern countries, another, more subterranean conflict is also playing out locally. Its aim is to generate happiness without causing any...
by Judith Benhamou | Jan 30, 2026 | Contemporary art, Exhibition, Video interviews
Share this article Homage to Marian Goodman At the time of the interview, Marian Goodman, Nairy Baghramian’s longtime gallerist, had just passed away. The artist asked me to dedicate this article to her. “She was not an artist, but she sculpted my life.” Prizes and...
by Judith Benhamou | Jan 27, 2026 | Art History, Exhibition, Modern Art, Video interviews
Share this article https://youtu.be/pbMMtJaGkEE?si=UV37tnEARM3b_ewu Rare privilege A substantial exhibition devoted to Paul Cézanne (1839–1906) is always a major event. The colossal force of the Aixois master’s work rarely disappoints. So having the opportunity to see...
by Judith Benhamou | Jan 23, 2026 | Art Market, litterature, Video interviews
Share this article https://youtu.be/zekRFFxbzN0?si=ff5Rg3Z-Zgd2TEnI A temptation worth €825,000 “I can resist everything except temptation.” When the legendary Irish man of letters Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) coined this famous witticism in the dialogue of one of his...