Vol. 5 No. 2 (2017): The art circuits: Crossroads and the derivations of contemporary art

Under the umbrella of the art circuits we find many issues which, although related to the artistic, do not pertain directly to the area of the creation. The financial crisis of the last decade led to a perverse bubble in contemporary art. Art became understood as a mere business in the hands of dealers, auctioneers and some galleries. The roles changed of the art institutions (foundations, museums …) and of the cultural industry in general. The role also changed of the specialist publications and art critics.

All these issues seem insurmountable to reflect on the impact of contemporary art, in what some call postmodernism and others the era of the post-truth, to shine, if applicable, some light on this dense network of contradicting plots which the art of our time seems to have become.

Published: 2025-09-25

Emerging contemporary artists

Arturo Cancio Ferruz, Jabier Martínez López
Abstract 1092 | PDF Downloads 485 | DOI https://doi.org/10.1387/ausart.18771

The particular evolution of art and cultural evolution

Carlos Martínez Gorriarán
Abstract 1420 | PDF (Español (España)) Downloads 3499 | DOI https://doi.org/10.1387/ausart.18738

Acquisition and donation in museums of contemporary art

Mikel Imanol Rotaeche González de Ubieta
Abstract 1146 | PDF (Español (España)) Downloads 1510 | DOI https://doi.org/10.1387/ausart.18139

Calls for art

Sandra Villar Amigo
Abstract 1002 | PDF (Español (España)) Downloads 522 | DOI https://doi.org/10.1387/ausart.18167

Transmatriarchal structures

Cuautli Exal Martínez Sánchez
Abstract 568 | PDF (Español (España)) Downloads 629 | DOI https://doi.org/10.1387/ausart.18142

Circulating materializations of performance art

Nerea Ayerbe Elola
Abstract 1267 | PDF (Español (España)) Downloads 1079 | DOI https://doi.org/10.1387/ausart.18137

To die attempting to transgress the artistic establishment

Gonzalo Rodríguez Gómez
Abstract 957 | PDF (Español (España)) Downloads 550 | DOI https://doi.org/10.1387/ausart.17448

About politics in the action

Diego Luna Delgado
Abstract 1181 | PDF (Español (España)) Downloads 986 | DOI https://doi.org/10.1387/ausart.18839