Art in the Times of Coronavirus
While we are seeing quarantine orders around the world and the cancellation of art world events, galleries and museums are stepping up to offer virtual art experiences accessible to the public from their homes. Read on for ideas to get some art into your life at a time when we need all the inspiration we can get!
Due to the cancellation of its Hong Kong fair, Art Basel will have virtual booths online for each of its exhibitors. The experience opens March 20 and runs through March 25.
Virtual Museum Tours
Many art museums the world over are offering virtual tours of their exhibitions and collections. A recent article from People.com includes a helpful list of virtual art experiences that are available. Google Arts & Culture has partnered with institutions including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the British Museum, the Musée d’Orsay, the Van Gogh Museum, and countless others to provide opportunities to view art online.
Article: “In the Midst of COVID-19, Chinese Galleries Adapt and Persevere”
This recent article from Artsy.net is a good read if you are curious about the situation in the art world in China. “When [Art Basel - Hong Kong] was canceled early last month, it was the first major industry event to be stricken from the calendar—sending reverberations through the country and the art market at large. Artsy spoke to over 20 galleries in order to examine how the gallery ecosystem has been altered by COVID-19 and how many dealers are coping with the impact the virus has made on the art industry in China.” -Sonia Xie