Travel like aN
ART COLLECTOR
Follow these expert tips to discover eye-catching art on your next trip
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Beyond the obvious blockbuster exhibitions, it can be hard to tap into local art scenes when visiting a new destination. Samantha Friedman, a curator in the department of drawings and prints at New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and Bianca Bosker, journalist and author of The New York Times bestseller “Get the Picture,” a deep dive into the art world, sat down with Club Traveler to share their tips for immersing yourself in all things art during your next vacation.
Research art school graduation shows or open studio events where you can meet the artists – you’re likely to see art that you can’t find anywhere else
Bianca Bosker
IDENTIFY THE
BEST GALLERIES
“Find a city’s gallery district and use it as a launchpad to explore. Also, look up local art curators on Instagram to see which galleries they follow and use that as a guide,” advises Samantha. She also recommends seeking out alternative art spaces showing new work by emerging artists.
For Bianca, one trick is to search out lesser-known museums. “In Paris, for example, the Louvre is on many peoples’ list but there are also incredible exhibitions of fine art and taxidermy at the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature.”
CHECK OUT
TEMPORARY SHOWS
If a trip coincides with a key event on the global art calendar, Samantha suggests choosing a quiet time to visit. “Art fairs and biennales are an exciting way to see a group of international galleries in one place. Also, visiting outside of the opening weekend can be more rewarding — you’ll enjoy a more intimate experience with the art when the crowds thin out.”
Bianca adds: “Research art school graduation shows or open studio events where you can meet the artists. Those are the kind of experiences where you’re likely to see art that you can’t find anywhere else.”
MAKE THE MOST OF THE MAJOR MUSEUMS
“Museums have amazing programming so it’s worth checking their events pages for upcoming talks, films or concerts,” says Samantha. “For instance, MoMA PS1 in Queens, New York, has a signature summer music series called Warm Up, with dance performances and DJs in the courtyard.”
Bianca suggests being selective in what you see. “A lot of us feel we must visit every room of a museum to get our money’s worth and that can be overwhelming. Instead, engage in slow looking. Find a piece that resonates and spend 15 minutes with it.”
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