This week brings news of outsider art exhibitions opening in the US, folk art workers authorising strike action, and a self-taught artist show in Bangladesh. There's also a look at Swiss Art Brut catalogues and Art Brut in Reykjavík.
Varieties of Artistic Experience: Three Swiss Exhibition Catalogs
A new review examines three Swiss exhibition catalogues, including one focused on Swiss Art Brut. The review offers a look at how institutions are documenting and presenting work from the Art Brut tradition alongside other modern art movements. Read it at calirb.com.
Art Brut, Czech Film, And Sævar Markús
The Reykjavík Grapevine covers a cultural moment in Iceland that includes Art Brut. Worth a look for anyone interested in how outsider art is being received in the Nordic countries. Read it at The Reykjavík Grapevine.
Shilpo Bangla's 'Symphony of Life' promotes self-taught artists
An exhibition in Bangladesh is championing self-taught artists through Shilpo Bangla's 'Symphony of Life' show. It's encouraging to see platforms for untrained makers gaining visibility in South Asia. Read it at New Age BD.
Staff at Whitney Museum, Brooklyn Museum, and American Folk Art Museum Authorize Strike
Workers at three major New York institutions, including the American Folk Art Museum, have voted to authorise strike action. The move reflects ongoing labour tensions in the museum sector over pay and working conditions. Read it at Hyperallergic.
David Owsley Museum of Art to Present Exhibition of Outsider Art
The David Owsley Museum of Art is opening an exhibition of outsider art from 17 September to 18 December. The show will run at Ball State University in Indiana. Read it at munciejournal.com.
Ball State museum displays new outsider art gift
Ball State's museum has received a gift of outsider art, now on display to the public. The acquisition strengthens the university's holdings in self-taught and visionary work. Read it at The Star Press.
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