Collector and art patron Pamela Hornik with San Francisco's Institute Of Contemporary Art's Executive Director Ali Gass

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The art world feels somewhat small, and when we see a collector who is truly passionate, dedicated and generous, we recognize them. It wouldn’t take long for anyone in conversation with Pamela Hornik to feel that she is a truly passionate collector who truly cares about artists and who truly wishes to support those making it work in the art world. After a virtual meet and greet with Pamela, our founders Bibi and Claire spent some IRL time with her in London, during the busy Frieze week. We didn’t make it to tea time &#8211; Pamela doesn’t drink tea &#8211; but we had a sunny morning coffee meetup during which we chatted about art, dogs and the state of the (art) world. It was a fun and inspiring meet up, at a time where the world seems to be going mad! 
Pamela, tell us a little bit about yourself and how you came to enter the art world?
My art journey started when my fourth of four kids finally headed off to elementary school. I had been a stay at home mom before that, but I was ready for something to engage my mind outside of the home. This led me to start volunteering at <a href="https://museum.stanford.edu/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Stanford’s Cantor Arts Center</a>. I would spend a day or two a week volunteering at the Cantor. My husband David, my kids, and I had always spent a lot of our time in museums, but the Cantor gave me the opportunity to really fall in love with art. As I spent more time there, I also began spending more time at museums and galleries and meeting artists at open studios. I couldn’t get enough art. And that remains the case to this day.
What made you want to start collecting and what was the first artwork you acquired?
My husband David and I just sort of fell into it. We loved art and spent a huge amount of time looking at it. One day it struck us that you could actually buy it and put it on your own walls. The idea of surrounding ourselves with art seemed exciting and inevitable. The more art we put on our walls, the more our empty walls felt … well, empty. The first art that my husband and I bought together was the work of a fantastic Stanford professor named Kevin Bean. My kids took lessons at a wonderful space called the Community School of Music and Art where they would have periodic art shows. They showed Kevin Bean’s work and my husband and I simply fell in love with it. We ended up buying a couple of artworks in that show and we’ve never looked back since.
What was the last artwork you acquired and what would your dream acquisition be?
Like all dreams, it varies by the night. There are so many amazing artists whose work I would love to add to our collection. My husband and I were just discussing the Chinese artist Chen Fei at Perrotin, whose work we saw several years ago, but we were unable to acquire then. We continue to think about how fantastic that work is. We have a similar reaction every time we see a work by Oscar Yi Hou. Or Salman Toor. Or Sasha Gordon. And I will always wish I had more paintings by Chantal Joffe, who I got to finally meet this summer in Venice, but I forgot to even take a selfie with her!
And then, one of our last acquisitions was a work by Chase Hall, with a whale in it. I would have preferred a dog, obviously.

Pamela Hornik with artworks by Aubrey Levinthal and Timothy Lai

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Pamela Hornik, with her dogs at the Some Dogs exhibition, at Four One Nine, San Francisco

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Pamela Hornik, her dogs and her portrait by Amir H. Fallah

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Is there a specific focus that leads to your selection of artists and artworks in your collection?
No. And yes. But mostly no.
My husband and I acquire work that inspires us. We fall in love with work and think how amazing it would be to live with it… And if we can afford it… And if the gallery will sell it to us&#8230; Then we happily buy the work and marvel at it. We tend to acquire contemporary figurative art that reflects the wonderful, diverse world in which we live. As a result, we have artworks by and of an incredibly diverse group of people. We tend to be a little impetuous about how we collect. We see a work. We look at each other and say “wow.” And then we buy it. We are driven by emotion and joy really. We love work that makes us feel something. And we really love work that makes us feel joy above all. 
Ok, now to the yes part. A part of our collection does have a focus. I am perhaps even more obsessed with my dogs than I am with my art! And when dogs and art come together, I definitely feel joy. As a result, I have many paintings that include dogs in it. I don’t have a lot of works that only depict dogs. Some. But not a lot. But, I do have many artworks of people with dogs. And it makes me so happy! A selection of that crazy dog art will be in a show at the <a href="https://www.greenff.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Green Family Foundation</a> in Dallas in February 2024. It should be such a fun show.
How do you find and research the artists that you add to your collection?
Because I am obsessed with art and artists, I spend all day, every day looking at art. Some days it is in art museums. Other days it is in galleries. But every day it is on Instagram. I have built an incredible community of artists, gallerists, curators, and collectors on Instagram. I guess to see what they are creating, what they are showing, what they are curating, and what they are collecting. I look at a crazy amount of art every day. And it honestly never gets boring.

Pamela Hornik at the Some Dogs exhibition, Four One Nine, San Francisco

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As you know, at newcube, our mission is to support and champion up and coming artists in a way that allows them to grow while protecting them from the dangers of the art industry. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the “ultra-contemporary” artists and how the market has shaped around them in recent years. How do you feel one can best support up and coming artists?
I love supporting up and coming artists. New artists create such exciting work. And there are always fresh perspectives — there are always amazingly talented new artists appearing on the art scene. I think the best way you can support ultra-contemporary artists is to actually… support them. Buy their work. Share their work. Introduce them to your fanatical art friends. Introduce them to your gallerist friends and your curator friends. And be sure to tell them how much you love their work. Being an artist is so hard! I’m not sure how much one person loving their work will empower them to keep going. But you should know that you are having an impact on someone’s life.
As an art collector who supports emerging and mid-career artists with such generosity and genuine passion, you are also actively engaged in supporting institutions such as the <a href="https://www.icasf.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Institute of Contemporary Art</a> in San Francisco of which you are a founding member. Can you tell us more about your ways of selecting and supporting institutions and perhaps the challenges you may have faced in that process.
I really fell into the Cantor at Stanford. It was my backyard. And that’s how I started to volunteer there as you now know. I have sat at the front desk of the Cantor for fifteen years now. The Cantor is a free museum, so student groups come to the Cantor at all times. Nothing makes me happier than seeing a group of students having their first experience at an art museum and really coming alive. And the Anderson Collection next door is the same. There is this unimaginably beautiful art just sitting there waiting to be seen and all you have to do is to show up and walk in.
I guess I just love free museums. I want people to be able to come in and enjoy art no matter who they are. And I want to support institutions that have art that reflects the lived experiences of whoever comes into the museum. That’s how I got involved with the <a href="https://www.icasf.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Institute of Contemporary Art</a>, San Francisco. The founding and executive director, Ali Gass, shared my passion for free museums full of art that connected with the broader community in which they were located. So I sat down with Ali and asked how I could help to get the ICA off the ground. And ever since, it has been so much fun to see San Franciscans of all ages, races, orientations, and identities, come in to see themselves reflected in the incredible art we show on the walls.
newcube works closely with a new generation of collectors looking to support artists as well as institutions. What would your advice be to them as they engage with the art world?
Don’t let the art world intimidate you. It is just art. And art is amazing. Love what you love. Love who you love. And help them create the work that gets you excited. Above all else, spend time with the people and institutions that bring you energy.

Pamela Hornik and daughter Darrow Hornik attend Some Dogs, at Four One Nine, San Francisco, April 2023. Photo credit Jessica Monroy for Drew Altizer Photography.  

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You mentioned that the exhibition “Some Dogs&#8221; will be traveling to the Green Family Foundation in February 2024. We can’t wait to see it. We’d love to hear more about this passion project of yours and any other projects you have going on or perhaps dream projects you’d love to get involved with.
The “Some Dogs” exhibition has certainly been a passion project. It started out as a birthday present to myself — I rented a gallery space in San Francisco, the <a href="https://www.fouronenine.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Four One Nine</a>, and showed 65 works of “dog art.” The Four One Nine is a creative oasis for gathering and creating in the SoMa district. We had nearly a thousand people come see the exhibition and it was so much fun to see the joy on the faces of these art &#8211; or dog &#8211; lovers of all ages. I could not be more excited to take “Some Dogs” to Dallas. And this show will have several newly added artworks that were not shown in San Francisco, which will be great.
I may or may not be working on a book about artists’ studio dogs. It’s maybe a little early to be talking about that, but I guess I’m excited about projects at the intersection of art and dogs. If we could wrap in my kids, it would be a combination of my three favorite things.
Reflecting back and looking ahead, any thoughts or predictions for the art world in the next 5 years? 
I don’t think I’m much of an art prognosticator. I am quite certain that there will be a lot of amazing art created. And there will be a bunch of amazing new artists emerging. And me? I will still be sitting at the front desk of the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford.
Last question for you, from newcube’s artists, who would be your few favorite ones? And are there particular artworks you’d pick for your personal collection? 
I’m not one to pick favorites, but I really enjoy Baoying Huang, Reihaneh Hosseini (in particular <a href="https://www.newcube.art/artwork/three-women" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Three Women</a>) and Katayoun Vaziri&#8217;s works (I really liked <a href="https://www.newcube.art/artwork/memories-of-a-bourgeoisie-friend-tribute-to-kiki-smith" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Tribute to Kiki Smith</a>). If any of your amazing artists create art with dogs, I’ll always be excited to see it!
Thank you so much for your time Pamela, for sharing with us more about your fun and inspiring journey and for allowing us to enter your wonderful world filled with art, dogs and passion! See you in Dallas in February, if not before!

Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe's portrait of Pamela Hornik and her dog Teddy

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The founders of newcube, Bibi and Claire, had the pleasure to chat with art patron and collector extraordinaire, Pamela Hornik. They talked about art, dogs and the current state of the (art) world. 

The Wonderful World of Art Patron and Collector Pamela Hornik 

Bibi and Claire, newcube's founders, had the pleasure to chat with art patron and collector extraordinaire, Pamela Hornik. Read more here.

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Every year, the art scene is seemingly bombarded with vast, international art fairs. These events have transformed much for the art market over the past 50 years. It’s hard to know where to look.
Recommended to us by artists, collectors, curators and friends, some of our suggested annual art fairs include:
<a href="https://felixfair.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Felix Art Fair, Los Angeles</a> 
Since 2018, Felix has become a favorite destination for artists, curators, dealers, galleries and of course collectors. An art fair created with the intention to foster intimate experiences that prioritize conversation, collaboration, and community, Felix Art Fair is hosted in the rooms of the iconic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, adding to the excitement that surrounds the LA art fair week. 
<a href="https://zsonamaco.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">ZONA MACO, Mexico City</a> 
Established in 2002 by Zélika García, Zona Maco boasts the largest art fair platform in Latin America. It holds four annual events at Centro Citibanamex in Mexico City, bringing together prominent and emerging national and international art galleries.
<a href="https://tokyogendai.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Tokyo Gendai, Yokohama</a> 
A brand new fair launched in July 2023. With participation from 73 esteemed galleries originating from Japan, the broader Asia-Pacific region, and across the globe, the fair introduced a fresh platform for artistic exploration. And everyone’s still talking about it! We are impatiently waiting for its second edition.

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<a href="https://www.1-54.com/marrakech/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">1-54 Marrakech</a> 
Debuting in 2018 and returning in February 2024, 1-54 Marrakech has solidified its position as the premier international art fair exclusively dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora. While we wait for the Marrakech edition in February 2024, we can embrace what 1-54 has to offer in London this fall, during Frieze week. 
<a href="https://sydneycontemporary.com.au/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Sydney Contemporary </a> 
The largest and most diverse assembly of contemporary art galleries in Australasia is the Sydney Contemporary fair.

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<a href="https://www.tefaf.com/fairs/tefaf-maastricht" rel="noopener" target="_blank">TEFAF Maastricht</a> 
Hosting an ensemble of over 260 esteemed dealers from around 20 countries, TEFAF Maastricht serves as a grand exhibition showcasing the finest artworks currently available from traditional areas of antiques to modern and contemporary art, photography, jewelery, 20th-century design, and works on paper.
<a href="https://www.artbasel.com/hong-kong?lang=en" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Art Basel Hong Kong</a> 
Spotlighting galleries hailing from Asia and beyond, Art Basel Hong Kong presents a comprehensive view of the Asia-Pacific&#8217;s artistic diversity while also embracing global perspectives through the lens of Modern and contemporary creations.
<a href="https://taipeidangdai.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Taipei Dangdai</a> 
Taipei Dangdai is a prominent component of major international art fairs that emphasize the Asia Pacific region. This collective initiative, including India Art Fair, Sydney Contemporary, PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai, the forthcoming ART SG, and Tokyo Gendai, emanates from the collaboration of three leading art fair organisers led by Sandy Angus, Tim Etchells, and Magnus Renfrew.

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And still to come this year (very soon!)
<a href="https://www.frieze.com/fairs/frieze-london" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Frieze London and Frieze Masters</a> 
Preview Days: Wednesday, October 11–Thursday, October 12 
General Admission Days: Friday, October 13–Sunday, October 15
<a href="https://parisplus.artbasel.com/tickets?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmvSoBhDOARIsAK6aV7jAZgAvC2XNPQ91EhpV6yWnmWz9luMmmbA6_e2b0_IsCngQKhIyf4QaAo9SEALw_wcB" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Paris+ by Art Basel</a> 
Preview Day: Wednesday, October 18 
General Admission Days: Thursday, October 19–Sunday, October 22
<a href="https://www.artissima.art/en/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Artissima, Turin</a> 
Preview Day: Thursday, November 2 
General Admission Days: Friday, November 3–Sunday, November 5
<a href="https://www.artcologne.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Art Cologne</a> 
Preview Day: Thursday, November 16 
General Admission Days: Friday, November 17–Sunday, November 19
<a href="https://www.artbasel.com/miami-beach?lang=en" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Art Basel Miami</a> 
Preview Days: Tuesday, December 5–Wednesday, December 6 
General Admission Days: Thursday, December 7–Saturday, December 9
We hope to catch you at one of these upcoming art fairs! Until then, safe travels and don&#8217;t forget to enjoy the art!

The Covid era is definitely over. Collectors, curators, art patrons and artists are now back on full travel mode, flying from one destination to another to attend as many art fairs as one possibly can. Check out our list of unmissable art fairs! 

Unmissable Art Fairs

The art world is now back on frantic traveling mode from one art fair to another. Check out our unmissable art fair list!

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“I create the world, and painting is the tool for it.”
Artist Arang Choi possesses a remarkable ability to bridge the gap between tangible and the intangible. She draws us to an intricate realm where mysteries, emotions and dreams converge. 
Having recently graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, her career has been marked by incredible milestones, including her first solo exhibition, Three Moons, held at the <a href="https://elektrohalle-rhomberg.net/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Elektrohalle Rhomberg</a> in Salzburg, this year, as well as her participation in various group exhibitions like The Blue, The Pink, The Immaterial, The Void at the Austrian Cultural Forum in London and Common Room at <a href="https://www.hilger.at/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Galerie Hilger Next</a> in Vienna.

Arang Choi, Emulb Selfportrait 3, 2022. Courtesy of the artist. 

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Choi’s artistic journey so far is a testament to perseverance, marked by both challenges and immense triumphs. As with many early career artists, her recent graduation took place within the midst of the global pandemic, adding a layer to her narrative and resilience. 
This resilience is demonstrated in the relentlessness of her process, describing how she tries to draw and sketch at all possible moments to get all the ideas out of her head. Choi&#8217;s creative process is an intricate dance between inspiration and execution. Her prolific sketches serve as the gateway to her imaginative universe, capturing fleeting ideas before they take form. She then flips through these works, and chooses one that fits both her canvas and mood before beginning painting. Choi paints in silence in her studio, so she can hear the sound of the brush on canvas. Silence is an essential companion, in her words “a kind of white noise for [her].” Her studio practice is a sacred ritual, involving moments of contemplation and sketches that serve as bridges to her canvas.

Arang Choi, Parallel, 2023. Private Collection, New York. Courtesy of the artist & newcube. 

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Many of her figures sit against a dark, mysterious background, inviting contemplation of what lies beneath the surface. She describes this space as possibilities. Works become visual puzzles, urging viewers to sit with the piece, to figure out what is lurking there. 
Discussing inspirations, Choi referenced artists such as Henri Rousseau, Leonora Carrington, Nicole Eisenman and Marc Chagall, among many others. She describes how mostly all her inspiration comes from nature &#8211; mostly plants and animals as well as &#8220;their strange and extreme moments.&#8221; Her fascination with rare and peculiar flora and fauna serves as a testimony to her insatiable curiosity and thirst for the unconventional.
Surrealism, with its emphasis on the subconscious and the dreamlike, is a seemingly fitting vessel for Choi’s work. Though she employs the term &#8220;surrealism&#8221; to describe her practice, her introspective responses during the interview unveils another layer of her artistic philosophy. The merging of reality and the abstract within her works reflects a journey into the depths of the human psyche, and a desire to genuinely connect with her audience.

Arang Choi, Fluid Organism series 1, 2022. Courtesy of the artist & newcube. 

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Arang Choi, Fluid Organism series 1, 2022 (in situ). Courtesy of the artist & newcube. 

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&#8220;My works are like my dream stage.&#8221; 
Emotionally, all works invite viewers to explore their own feelings and interpretations, creating a diverse tapestry of emotional reactions. &#8220;All emotions play a role according to one&#8217;s own experience&#8221;, she states. Arang Choi’s commitment to allowing viewers the freedom to interpret her work through their unique perspectives underscores her respect for individuality. She describes her fascination with how “different we are and [how we] can interpret.”
Her approach to titling works is both intuitive and pragmatic, as she doesn’t enjoy titling a piece. She tells me how she doesn’t appreciate “[summing] up all the possibilities of fantasy in one sentence,” not wanting to impose limitations to understanding of her works, emphasising her commitment to connecting with her audience organically.

Arang Choi, Emulb am Feuerwerk, 2020. Courtesy of the artist & newcube. 

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Arang Choi’s connection with her works is both personal and profound. They are externalisations of her inner worlds with each brushstroke encapsulating a fragment of her soul, breathing life into her art and transcending the boundaries between artist and artwork. Choi’s dream project would be to make an installation, one born from a vivid dream and desire to create a powerful experience, a tapestry of objects, colors, and sensations that leave an indelible mark on her creative consciousness.

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Curator Mollie Barnes dives into the fantastical world of Vienna-based artist Arang Choi whose works guide us through through an intricate realm where mysteries, emotions and dreams converge. 


Surrealism, secrets and souls: an interview with Arang Choi

Curator Mollie Barnes dives into the fantastical world of Vienna-based artist Arang Choi. Discover and read more.

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Saj Issa in her studio, photo credit Ian Byers-Gamber

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“The reality is that I have a political identity, and I’m just making art that&#8217;s informed by my surroundings and experience.”
Saj Issa<a href="https://sajissa.com/about-1" rel="noopener" target="_blank"></a> is one of the most exciting talents working today. A Palestinian-American artist, Issa’s practice explores vital topics, including cultural erasure, dispute, displacement, capitalism and climate change. In a recent interview, Issa described how each of these themes and realities are not isolated. They happen simultaneously within our society, and are each derived from capitalism.

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Issa&#8217;s artistic journey has taken a profound impact, as she recently spent time in Ramallah, Palestine. The regional transition between Palestine, Los Angeles and St. Louis, Missouri where she is currently based, has had a significant influence on her practice, fueling her exploration of the current social context and the contrasting realities between these places.
She begins each day in the studio early, “before the remaining 75% of the village wakes up.” She collects an abundance of “consumed, battered objects” from the streets of Ramallah, each serving as the starting point and subject for her daily drawing practice. Artwork begins with ideas scribbled down in words, then a loose sketch, then tighter. Boards are primed, and tiles are laid. Working predominantly with clay and ceramics, Saj uses a variety of mediums to best communicate the varied and nuanced topics.
“I must know the blank slate will get dirty for a decent reason,” she justifies.
Reflecting on this recent transition, Issa describes how, “in LA, [she] was checking the forecast to see if it was sunny enough to play tennis.” When she spends time in Palestine, “[she] has to check the news to see if anyone is getting forced out of their home to be sure it’s safe to travel.“ The shift from checking sunny forecasts in LA to verifying the safety of travel amid potential conflicts and displacement in Palestine, and now working from her hometown St. Louis underscores the stark differences in the environments she now navigates.

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These contrasts are drastic &#8211; and somehow still shocking to some in the ‘Western world’ They make up the forefront of her works. A standout of Issa’s works are the incorporation of ‘Western’ languages, brands and logos – each a highly commercial aspect – layered before ornate ceramic tiles that have traditionally been tools to represent the “divine principles of unity and order, as evidenced by God’s creation of the universe.” In doing so, Issa describes how she draws “parallels of ubiquitous, powerful corporations to the transcendent of The Higher Being.” Her use of tiles are as a “ tool to express repetition of advertisement while simultaneously being decorative.”
These interventions are markedly jarringly. Brands that have made critical impacts to our lives and planet are featured – including Nike, Shell, Coca-Cola and tobacco companies. Each mass produced, each defining mass consumption. They are repeated within the works, just as they are printed across our lives. Inescapable. Relentless.
Through this juxtaposition, Saj draws attention to the impact of colonisation on “indigenous ways of life… in obvious and woefully mundane ways”, highlighting the pervasive influence of powerful corporations. She goes further, examining how “signs, symbols, and language transfuse with one another.” and how “The hybridity in [her] art is a reflection of the way [she] perceive(s) globalisation and [her] urgency to document it.”
“Trying to survive is 75% of the journey.”
Issa rarely feels attached to a singular piece, but weeps at the loss of a body of work that has developed within the space. “All my emotional energy gets put into the work… plus I spend so much time in my studio… the art hears all the gossip.”

Saj Issa, Evicted From The Hachoora, MFA Thesis exhibition at New Wight Gallery, UCLA, Los Angeles, 2023. Photo credit Ian Byers-Gamber

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One of Saj&#8217;s notable exhibitions was her thesis show, <a href="https://sajissa.com/">Evicted From The Hachoora</a>, 2023. Striking panel works emulated these similar ideas, with vibrancy and clarity fading from each logo as it moved down the piece. Reflecting on the overstimulation of adverts in LA, each “competing for attention”, Issa draws parallel to current road signs, each displaying three languages’. Rather than ignoring these signs, “it’s important to read each sign because some state who is prohibited from entering certain roads.” A key theme within the exhibition was Issa’s imagining of “what information [she would] rather not see exist.

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In her artistic journey, Issa has found inspiration from a diverse range of artists, including Sliman Mansour, Mona Hatoum, William Kentridge, David Hammons, Ed Ruscha, and Tom Wesselmann. Titles are carefully chosen to encapsulate the essence of each piece, each drawn from  “a soundbite of harangue”. They range from John Berger quotes and names of deliberate, violent military tactics to location names and even one of the &#8220;99 names of God in Arabic.&#8221; Each title represents the “seed of inspiration or conclusion of the artwork”, reflecting her intention to communicate profound messages through her creations.
As Saj prepares for upcoming group exhibitions this year, and a solo in 2024, her artwork continues to evolve and make powerful statements about regional transitions, cultural erasure, and the pressing issues that affect both the US and Palestine. Her commitment to documenting the social context and her surroundings remains steadfast, creating art that resonates with audiences worldwide.

Curator and writer Mollie Barnes interviews artist Saj Issa. “The reality is that I have a political identity, and I’m just making art that's informed by my surroundings and experience.”

 A Weight of Consumption: Displacement and Transition, an interview with Saj Issa

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In this summer spotlight, we chat with Diallo Simon-Ponte, curator, Black Art supporter and Assistant to Director Antwaun Sargent at Gagosian. Diallo has a keen eye for talented artists and is primed to follow in the footsteps of one of the world&#8217;s most respected curators today.
Hi Diallo, great to reconnect with you. Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you came to enter the art world?
I’m deeply grateful to have grown up with parents who understood the value of knowledge, so local artist’s artwork, African masks, and black literature adorned the walls and bookshelves of my childhood home. However, for much of my life my focus was always on playing professional soccer and it wasn&#8217;t until I was playing D1 at Fairfield University where I took an African American Art History course that changed my life. The class was taught by Professor Andrew Davenport who is a descendant of Sally Heming’s. He exposed me to a plethora of Black Artists and ideologies around the Black Arts that I quickly became deeply enamored with. It was then I felt called to explore these ideas for the rest of my life.
You work at Gagosian, can you tell us a little bit about your role and what your day to day is like? 

Before I began at Gagosian I was an admirer of the curator, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sirsargent/">Antwaun Sargent</a> and am fortunate to have now been working for him at the Gallery for close to two years now. My title is Assistant to the Director and he’s been incredibly welcoming in helping me expand that definition to broaden all I can gain from the role. Day to day at a Gallery like Gagosian is incredibly dynamic and can include the drafting of exhibition abstracts, compiling research on contemporary artists, sales strategy and outreach, managerial and scheduling duties, coordinating artist dinners and after parties, and handling artwork shipments are some of the tasks that remain consistent.
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You also curate, what has been your most exciting experience/project and what are some of your upcoming projects?
At this time, I feel I’m in an intensely studious period where I’m learning a certain curatorial acumen from Antwaun and at the same time training my eye working at Gagosian so much of my energy is dedicated to learning. Earlier this year Antwaun brought me on to a project working with <a href="https://hannahtraoregallery.com/exhibition/helmut-lang-seen-by-antwaun-sargent-yobwoc/">Helmut Lang at Hannah Traore Gallery</a> where he commissioned a series of artists to respond to the notion of the Cowboy. He allowed for a fluid conversation around the selection of artists which included <a href="https://www.instagram.com/turiyadkins/?hl=en">Turiya Adkins</a>, American Artist, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/awolerizku/?hl=en">Awol Erizku,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/devinbjohnson/?hl=en">Devin B. Johnson</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leroysoundsystem/?hl=en-gb">Justen Leroy</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamdanielobasi/?hl=en">Daniel Obasi</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/__________quay/">Quay Quinn Wolf. </a>
Outside of the space of the gallery, a couple months ago I put together a film screening <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3954418/">Dreams Are Colder Than Death</a> by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/anamibia/?hl=en">Arthur Jafa</a> and followed it with a panel led conversation to encourage discourse around the geographic localities of expectation in the art world. I’m also really excited about an article I’ve written about the overlap in Chef, Nathanael Cox and Architect, Dominique Petit Frere’s artistic practice which is meant to come out this summer!

We first met you when you were curating Shantel Miller’s work in the Black Art Sessions exhibition Straight Lick. How do you find and curate artists? Do you have expertise or a focus in a particular movement or era?
My pairing with <a href="https://shantel-miller.format.com/about">Shantel Miller</a> for the <a href="https://straightlick.com/14-Between-the-Linoleum-Me">Black Art Sessions</a> was completely the work of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ebotron/">Ebony Haynes</a> who conceived and structured the entire project. I remember being so youthfully excited but also very ready to work with an artist as brilliant as Shantel. Working with Shantel was really seminal in how I feel my eye has grown to identify what I like about an artist. Before thinking about the work I focus on the mind of the maker. I usually am looking for a deep love for the technical, the proclivity for narrative, and the imagination for research. Also I don&#8217;t really frame it in my head as “searching” for artists but finding people I enjoy thinking with.

Diallo Simon-Ponte next to Woman in Tub by Shantel Miller at Straight Lick Exhibition. Photographed by Emily Lombardi, 2021

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What advice do you have for other young people trying to enter the art world?
Relentlessly pursue your curiosity and read endlessly about the things you love.
Do you collect yourself at all? If you could own one dream artwork, what would it be?
I have a small collection of works by artists Rossana Romero, Lamar Robillard, Bakari Akinyele, Luke Austin, and Aaron Laserna to name a few. 
If I could own any artwork it would probably be Disintegration of the Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali or Blood by Barkley Hendricks.

The Disintegration of the Persistence of Memory, Salvador Dalí, 1952-54

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Barkley Hendricks, Blood (Donald Formey), 1975

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As someone based in NY, how do you feel the city’s art scene has shifted over the years? 
I’ve lived in NY only a couple years now and am still understanding how the city’s art scene is evolving but in the past year and half assisting on exhibitions of the likes of <a href="https://gagosian.com/artists/rick-lowe/">Rick Lowe</a>, <a href="https://gagosian.com/artists/tyler-mitchell/">Tyler Mitchell</a>, <a href="https://gagosian.com/artists/amanda-williams/">Amanda Williams</a>, <a href="https://gagosian.com/artists/awol-erizku/">Awol Erizku</a>, <a href="https://gagosian.com/artists/cy-gavin/">Cy Gavin</a>, and <a href="https://gagosian.com/artists/alexandria-smith/">Alexandria Smith</a> at Gagosian I understand that these faces at this level of gallery is rarity. I deeply believe in and respect Antwaun Sargent’s vision.
Last question for you, from newcube’s artists, who would be your few favorite ones? And are there particular artworks you’d pick for your personal collection? 
Proudly and loudly <a href="https://www.newcube.art/artist/shantel-miller">Shantel Miller</a>. I am also quite fond of <a href="https://www.newcube.art/artist/brandon-elijah-johnson">Brandon Elijah Johnson’s</a> work.

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Brandon Elijah Johnson, Claire's Knees, 2022. 

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Meet Diallo Simon-Ponte, curator, Black Arts champion and Assistant to Director Antwaun Sargent at Gagosian. Diallo has a keen eye for talented artists and is primed to follow in the footsteps of one of the world's most respected curators today. 

Spotlight on Diallo Simon-Ponte

Meet Diallo Simon-Ponte, curator, Black Art supporter and Assistant to Director Antwaun Sargent at Gagosian. Diallo has a keen eye for talented artists and is primed to follow in the footsteps of one of the world's most respected curators today.

Spotlight on Diallo Simon-Ponte - newcube.

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1. Black Art: In the Absence of Light, 2021<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Black-Art-Absence-David-Driskell/dp/B08W8D8PL4" rel="noopener" target="_blank"></a>
Presented by HBO, this compelling documentary showcases the rich legacy of African-American art spanning two centuries, tracing its evolution to the present day.
Through engaging interviews with esteemed curators, artists, and scholars such as Jordan Casteel, Amy Sherald, Carrie Mae Weems, Kara Walker, Faith Ringgold, Kehinde Wiley, and numerous others, the film delves into the captivating stories and experiences of these creatives. Their poignant and thought-provoking insights shed light on the historical neglect endured by African-American artists and emphasise the urgent importance of acknowledging and rectifying. 
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Black-Art-Absence-David-Driskell/dp/B08W8D8PL4" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Watch now on Amazon.</a>

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2. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Aggie-Agnes-Gund/dp/B08L43NVSL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FZEW950L3SK&#038;keywords=aggie+the+movie&#038;qid=1689008284&#038;s=instant-video&#038;sprefix=aggie+the+movi%2Cinstant-video%2C80&#038;sr=1-1" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Aggie, 2020</a>
Aggie depicts the remarkable journey of Agnes Gund, a prominent art collector and philanthropist. This documentary delves into the intersection of art, race, and justice, as it explores Gund&#8217;s decision to sell a 2017 Roy Lichtenstein painting titled &#8216;Masterpiece&#8217; for a staggering $165 million. Inspired by this sale, Gund initiates the Art for Justice Fund, an organisation dedicated to combating mass incarceration. The film presents an exceptional portrayal of Gund&#8217;s generosity and highlights the transformative impact of social change.
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Aggie-Agnes-Gund/dp/B08L43NVSL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FZEW950L3SK&#038;keywords=aggie+the+movie&#038;qid=1689008284&#038;s=instant-video&#038;sprefix=aggie+the+movi%2Cinstant-video%2C80&#038;sr=1-1" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Watch now on Amazon Prime. </a>

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3. <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81406333" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Made you Look: A True Story About Fake Art, 2020</a>
Directed by Barry Avrich, this captivating feature-length documentary unravels the mesmerising world of art forgery. 
Delving into the notorious Knoedler Gallery forgery scandal and subsequent trial, the film sheds light on the intricacies of this grand illusion. The scandal rocked the art world when the esteemed New York Gallery faced accusations of selling counterfeit Abstract Expressionist masterpieces attributed to renowned artists like Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. The documentary exposes the astonishing events that led to the closure of the gallery.
<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81406333" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Watch now on Netflix. </a>

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4. <a href="https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/drawing-the-line-a-portrait-of-keith-haring/umc.cmc.2fvo7rf5vqc7xhgqzaf1j8e7b" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Drawing the Line: The Graphic Legacy of Keith Haring, 2005</a>
Drawing from a wealth of archival footage, this documentary delves into the enigmatic life of the iconic artist, Keith Haring. 
From his early days in the graffiti scene of New York to his meteoric rise to international fame, the film traces the remarkable journey of an artist whose influence reverberated across the globe. Titled &#8220;Drawing the Line,&#8221; the documentary not only showcases Haring&#8217;s art but also features illuminating interviews with his colleagues and friends, providing fresh insights into the man behind the artistic genius. Through this exploration, viewers are immersed in Haring&#8217;s world, gaining a deeper understanding of his impact and enduring legacy.
<a href="https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/drawing-the-line-a-portrait-of-keith-haring/umc.cmc.2fvo7rf5vqc7xhgqzaf1j8e7b" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Watch now on AppleTV.</a>

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5. <a href="https://theartofmakingitfilm.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Art of Making It, 2022</a>
This captivating film is an absolute must-watch. Offering a thought-provoking perspective, it provides an extraordinary glimpse into the contemporary art scene. 
Through the lens of a group of young artists teetering on the precipice of failure or triumph, the audience is granted exclusive access to the behind-the-scenes workings of the unregulated and mysterious art world of today. While the documentary does not offer definitive solutions, it serves as a powerful medium to shed light on the existing challenges and underscores the ongoing necessity for change. With its remarkable insights, this film serves as an exceptional catalyst for dialogue surrounding the issues at hand.
<a href="https://theartofmakingitfilm.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Watch now on iTunes, Amazon, YouTube and Google Play. </a>

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6. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Waste-Land-Vik-Muniz/dp/B004QM882A" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Waste Land, 2010</a>
Witness the transformative power of art in this remarkable documentary that explores the concept of creating masterpieces from waste. 
Accompany artist Vik Muniz on a captivating journey to the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, where he collaborates with landfill workers to produce awe-inspiring contemporary art. Set against the backdrop of an increasingly aware world grappling with the significance of waste and the environment, this uplifting film places the indomitable human spirit and the urgency for climate action at its heart. It showcases the potential for creative expression to transcend boundaries and illuminate the path towards a sustainable future. Prepare to be inspired by the resilience of the human spirit and the immense beauty that can emerge from unexpected sources.
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Waste-Land-Vik-Muniz/dp/B004QM882A" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Watch now on Amazon.</a>

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7. <a href="http://www.thepriceofeverything.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Price of Everything, 2018</a>
&#8220;The Price of Everything&#8221; is a thought-provoking documentary from 2018 that takes its title from an insightful quote by Oscar Wilde in Lady Windermere&#8217;s Fan. This captivating film delves into the current state of the contemporary art market, shedding light on a world where the pursuit of monetary worth often eclipses true artistic value. Through compelling interviews with influential figures in the contemporary art scene such as Jeff Koons, Marilyn Minter, Jerry Saltz, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, and many others, the documentary offers deep insights and diverse perspectives on this complex industry. Prepare to be engaged and challenged as you embark on a journey that questions the balance between price and intrinsic artistic significance.
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Price-Everything-Jeff-Koons/dp/B0C54L7Z2V/ref=tmm_aiv_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&#038;qid=&#038;sr=" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Watch now on Amazon.</a>

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8. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Exit-Through-Gift-Shop-Banksy/dp/B004FVJQGO" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Exit Through the Gift Shop, 2010</a>
No art documentary list is complete without acknowledging Banksy&#8217;s impactful 2010 documentary. This film chronicles the captivating journey and meteoric rise to fame of Thierry Guetta, a French immigrant. Over the course of several years, Thierry Guetta documented the work of street artists, capturing their creative process and artistic expressions. Banksy&#8217;s documentary provides a compelling narrative that sheds light on the underground world of street art while exploring the remarkable story of Thierry Guetta&#8217;s immersion within it. Prepare to be enthralled as you witness the intersection of art, culture, and personal transformation in this influential film.
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Exit-Through-Gift-Shop-Banksy/dp/B004FVJQGO" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Watch now on Amazon.</a>

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9. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Blurred-Lines-Inside-Art-World/dp/B07526M55L" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Blurred Lines: Inside the Art World, 2017</a>
This gripping documentary shines a spotlight on the alluring but ruthless realm of the contemporary art world and market. It artfully captures the external allure of this domain while revealing its fiercely competitive nature. Through compelling excerpts, the film showcases the perspectives of renowned artists like Marina Abramovic and Damien Hirst, offering profound insights into their experiences and reflections. Prepare to be captivated as you delve into the complex and multifaceted world of contemporary art, where beauty and ambition intertwine in a captivating dance.
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Blurred-Lines-Inside-Art-World/dp/B07526M55L" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Watch now on Amazon.</a>

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10. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Light-Art-Blind-Photographers/dp/B01N0ZARQ6" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Dark Light: The Art of Blind Photographers, 2009</a>
We found great appreciation in the way this film delved into the lives and artistic journeys of three visually impaired artists. Through the unique perspectives of Bruce Hall, Henry Butler, and Pete Eckert, viewers are granted a profound opportunity to witness the world through their distinct experiences and gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of creating art without sight. The film beautifully portrays their remarkable practices, shedding light on the extraordinary ways in which they navigate and interpret the world around them. Prepare to be inspired as you embark on a profound exploration of artistry and the boundless human spirit.
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Light-Art-Blind-Photographers/dp/B01N0ZARQ6" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Watch now on Amazon.</a>

With curator and writer Mollie Barnes, we delve into newcube's top 10 curated list of Art World documentaries sure to inspire and teach throughout the Summer. 

10 Art World Documentaries to Watch this Summer

Let's delve into our top 10 curated list of Art World documentaries sure to inspire and teach throughout the Summer!

10 Art World Documentaries to watch this Summer - newcube.

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Baoying Huang in her Long Island City studio. Courtesy of the artist & newcube

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“In a world that&#8217;s constantly bombarding us with information and events, it&#8217;s a conscious decision to pay attention to the mundane.”
Moving away from the mechanical state of education she experienced growing up in China, Huang moved to the US to pursue her studies about 7 years ago. Here, Huang learned how to freely create. The last few years have seen Huang embrace the charm of realism, while most of her inspiration stems from intuition, as nothing can truly bind an artist.
Her inspiration also comes from a multitude of spaces; female artists such as Catherine Murphy, Jennifer Bartlett, Vija Celmins, and Sylvia Plimack Mangold, as well as her imagination, research and readings. 
Carefully selecting her scenes, Huang makes the mundane, spectacular. She describes the seemingly quiet moments as “creases in our routine that are essential to our lives”. These quieter moments are, to the artist, more important to us in the long run. “That&#8217;s why painting is such a powerful medium. It allows us to capture and prolong these fleeting moments, giving them the attention and significance they deserve.” Works are autobiographical, often reflecting her state of mind during the moment of creation. The scenes depicted are transcendental moments she catches in the mundanity of life, making them all the more real and tangible. 
Many works incorporate a clearly technological, digital aspect. Be that a machine being depicted, grid lines, QR codes and so forth. Huang began incorporating these elements such as computer screens and pixelated Chinese characters into her paintings during the COVID-19 pandemic when social interactions were limited. In her own words, “these elements represent the increasing role of digital technology in our lives.” 
Titles come to her unexpectedly. While working with a cup of coffee in hand and her dog by her side, she listens to podcasts and music, which often synchronize with the flow of the painting in progress. When the lyrics match, these often become the titles. She says this intuitive process of choosing titles not only adds an element of spontaneity to her work, but also balances out the strictness of the painting itself and completes the story. Working in oil paints, Huang often enjoys working on several paintings at once. Her studio is her haven. She describes how it protects her most sensitive nerves.
“I wish my paintings can be more than the images the viewer can perceive on the surface. They embed my hope in the world.”
A series the artist spoke about was Sisters I Never Met. Within this body of work, flowers are imbued with metaphors that relate to women&#8217;s fate, going beyond being merely beautiful still-life paintings. Huang contrasts this to the way flowers are utilized commercially in society, such as Valentine&#8217;s Day bouquets, wedding flowers; and as she describes “arrangements imposed by humans and meaning imposed upon flowers, as if it is their natural duty to be beautiful”. This body of work challenges the representations of flowers. She elaborates, “this is a shared fate &#8211; we are all sisters who have never met. The images juxtaposed with the flowers in my paintings hold many possible definitions, representing authority, restraint, harm, and something opposite to women&#8217;s consciousness. It is the reflection raised by the juxtaposition that I wish to bring to the audience&#8217;s attention.”
2023 is a busy year for Huang, with her first solo exhibition in the US at <a href="https://latitudegallery.nyc/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Latitude Gallery</a>, NYC in May, as well as two group exhibitions in Beijing in June. As if that wasn’t enough, she is exhibiting in another solo exhibition with <a href="https://mouprojects.com/en" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Mou Projects</a>, in Hong Kong, in October. Prior to these exhibitions, Huang will be showing two works at <a href="https://futurefairs.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Future Fair</a>, with newcube early May. 
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Baoying Huang, Plush Love, 2023. Courtesy of the artist & newcube

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Ahead of newcube's participation to Future Fair and Baoying Huang's presence in her first art fair in the US, art writer and curator Mollie Barnes spoke to the artist about her creative process and her inspirations. 

Everyday is more important than the bigger picture: an interview with Baoying Huang

Ahead of Future Fair and Baoying Huang's first art fair participation, Barnes spoke to the artist about her creative process and inspirations.

Everyday is more important than the bigger picture: an interview with Baoying Huang - newcube.

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