Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev

Curated, Contextual, Slower and Strategic: A New Blueprint for Art Fairs Emerges in Doha
February 4, 2026
Art Basel Qatar marks a significant new chapter in the evolution of the international art market. Courtesy Art Basel The inaugural edition of Art Basel Qatar, which opened to...
Observer’s Curators to Watch in 2026
January 5, 2026
As the word itself suggests, the role of the curator begins with “taking care.” Curators act as intermediaries between artists, institutions or galleries and audiences, but also as mediators...
Documenta 16’s Naomi Beckwith Introduces Her Artistic Team
August 19, 2025
The artistic team for documenta 16: Romi Crawford, Mayra A. Rodríguez Castro, Xiaoyu Weng, Carla Acevedo-Yates and Naomi Beckwith. Photo: Nicolas Wefers Documenta announced yesterday the full artistic team...