The New Guard Redefining Artist Representation
By Wim Langedijk for HURS
The New Guard Redefining Artist Representation
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A New Generation of Gallerists Is Redefining Artist Representation
In a decisive shift from the exclusivity of white-cube orthodoxy, a new wave of gallerists is dismantling the rigid hierarchies of artist representation. Figures like Bryce Watanasoponwong and Storm Ascher are pioneering models rooted in mutual respect, transparency, and co-authorship. Their spaces—often nomadic, artist-run, or digitally native—eschew transactionalism in favor of long-haul collaboration. Gone is the gatekeeping; in its place, a relational economy where artists and gallerists grow together, not apart. This isn’t just a structural evolution—it’s a philosophical one, challenging the very premise of who gets to mediate cultural value.
ARTSY
Patti LuPone has left the building—and she’s not looking back. Broadway’s sharpest tongue and fiercest soprano has no time for legacy or sentiment. She’s pivoted to TV, still loud, still brilliant, still terrifying in the best way. At 76, she’s skipping the nostalgia tour and calling it like it is: Broadway has changed, and not for the better. LuPone, as ever, refuses to play nice. She’s not trying to be palatable—she’s trying to be honest. And in a world obsessed with likability, that might just be her most radical act.
THE NEW YORKER
Rachel Jones is painting on her own terms. Since graduating in 2019, she’s built a career that resists the traditional gallery grind—leaving a major dealer, staging an opera, and collaborating with Loewe. Her upcoming show at Dulwich Picture Gallery draws from cartoons, classical painting, and raw emotional states, with her signature toothy motifs now joined by tongues—symbols of intensity and expression. She moves fast, resists over-explaining, and prioritizes instinct over polish. For Jones, the work lives in the unfinished, the uncomfortable, the “dot dot dot.” She’s not here to please—she’s here to provoke, disrupt, and keep things wide open.
HOW TO SPEND IT
Amy Larocca’s incisive exploration of the $6.3 trillion wellness industry reveals a landscape where health has become both aspiration and commodity. As traditional healthcare falters, especially for women and the chronically ill, wellness fills the void—with offerings ranging from the benign to the bizarre. Yet, this self-care surge isn’t just about personal betterment; it’s entwined with political movements like MAHA, blurring lines between empowerment and exploitation. Larocca challenges us to consider: when wellness becomes a luxury, who gets left behind?
THE ATLANTIC
Susan Brownmiller, feminist luminary and author of “Against Our Will,” is remembered not just for her groundbreaking work but for her warmth, wit, and Wednesday poker nights. Her gatherings were salons of intergenerational dialogue, blending activism with camaraderie. Brownmiller’s feminism was pragmatic, her critiques sharp yet empathetic. Even in her final work, a memoir on gardening, she cultivated spaces—literal and metaphorical—for growth. Her legacy is a testament to the power of community, conversation, and the enduring fight for equity.