JOURNAL ARTICLE

Art, Unofficially.

  • Published In: Frieze, 2026, n. 256. P. 27 1 of 3

  • Database: Art Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Harris, Jenny 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the exhibition "The Shape of Shape," curated by Amy Sillman at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, which opened in 2019. Sillman discusses her approach to curating the exhibition, emphasizing the exploration of shape as a fundamental yet often overlooked aspect of art. She describes the challenges of narrowing down a vast selection of works and how she used the concept of "shadow" to highlight subjectivity and composition, ultimately aiming to challenge traditional narratives in modernism. The conversation also touches on Sillman's subsequent exhibitions in Switzerland and Germany, where she continued to explore themes of temporality and the interplay of different artistic mediums. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Frieze. 2026/01, Issue 256, p27
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Arts and Entertainment
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0962-0672
  • Accession Number:191476376
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