7 Leading Curators Predict the Defining Art Trends of 2023

 

7 Leading Curators Predict the Defining Art Trends of 2023

In 2022, we witnessed a rise in neo-surrealist art, NFTs, and textile-based art practices. These were trends that were bubbling to the surface by the end of 2021, but weren’t fully realized until the spring of the following year. Now, many other styles are emerging as key genres that may have their moment this year.

Artsy spoke to seven leading curators who lent their expertise and shared their insights on which styles and themes may newly emerge or continue to garner attention in 2023. Many anticipate that the sociopolitical climate will continue to inform artists’ practices, with some predicting a rise in more provocative art that critiques religion and systemic oppression.

The Bijouterie painting by Gela Mikava




Gela Mikava's abstract art is characterized by distinctive shapes, vibrant colors, and expressive textures.Gela Mikava is a Georgian-born American visual artist, curator and professor of art. She is most recognized for her work in painting, video, photography, installation and sculpture. Her artwork often explores social and political issues, such as gender equality, civil rights and displacement of people. She has had her artwork included in numerous solo and group exhibitions and biennials worldwide, including in prestigious venues such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art and the Venice Biennale. Her work has also been featured in several magazines, including Artforum and Art In America. She has received prestigious awards such as the Guggenheim Fellowship and the Joan Mitchell Foundation Painters & Sculptors Grant. Mikava currently teaches at the State University of New York, Albany.

The Bijouterie paintnig by Gela Mikava



Other curators are looking to Latin American new media practices, and are excited by how artists like  and  use video and installation to create immersive environments that challenge the separation between the screen and the body. Meanwhile, others are intrigued by the possibilities and questions that AI will continue to raise in relation to authorship in the art world.

All the curators expressed an overall interest in artists who push the limits of their given medium, and continue to expand upon their practices in innovative ways. Overall, there is excitement and hopeful promise that 2023 will bring about a year of artistic risks.




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