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 1117 | PDF Downloads 498 | DOI https://doi.org/10.1387/ausart.18771

The particular evolution of art and cultural evolution

Carlos Martínez Gorriarán
Abstract 1904 | PDF (Español (España)) Downloads 3573 | DOI https://doi.org/10.1387/ausart.18738

Acquisition and donation in museums of contemporary art

Mikel Imanol Rotaeche González de Ubieta
Abstract 1177 | PDF (Español (España)) Downloads 1515 | DOI https://doi.org/10.1387/ausart.18139

Calls for art

Sandra Villar Amigo
Abstract 1065 | PDF (Español (España)) Downloads 536 | DOI https://doi.org/10.1387/ausart.18167

Transmatriarchal structures

Cuautli Exal Martínez Sánchez
Abstract 587 | PDF (Español (España)) Downloads 631 | DOI https://doi.org/10.1387/ausart.18142

Circulating materializations of performance art

Nerea Ayerbe Elola
Abstract 1283 | PDF (Español (España)) Downloads 1092 | DOI https://doi.org/10.1387/ausart.18137

To die attempting to transgress the artistic establishment

Gonzalo Rodríguez Gómez
Abstract 978 | PDF (Español (España)) Downloads 554 | DOI https://doi.org/10.1387/ausart.17448

About politics in the action

Diego Luna Delgado
Abstract 1243 | PDF (Español (España)) Downloads 993 | DOI https://doi.org/10.1387/ausart.18839