Avant journals

We're helping to create a radically open art world, with interviews, discussions and insights into Avant Arte and the wider industry.

Avant Arte in AccraA series of studio visits in the Ghanaian capital.January 17, 2022
HURT EARTHIn a new series of monumental light projections, art icon Jenny Holzer prompts urgent environmental action. Words from more than 40 global climate activists appear across the UK to coincide with COP26.November 13, 2021
'Personal Effects'Paul Insect arrives in Amsterdam.October 20, 2021
Curated by Aindrea Emelife: We Are HistoryArt historian, writer and curator Aindrea Emelife introduces hand-finished editions from Shannon Bono, Tunji Adeniyi-Jones and Sola Olulode.September 29, 2021
The Founders by José ParláRead a text written by José Parlá to accompany the timed release of our our latest collaboration, The Founders.September 15, 2021
Avant Arte & For FreedomsOur collaboration with the trailblazing, artist-run collective.August 27, 2021
Work on Paper Week August '21Our first Work on Paper Week presents an unmatched opportunity to access works by Roby Dwi Antono, Sarah Lee, Alexis Ralaivao and Antonia Showering.July 29, 2021
Inner Visions 02For the second instalment of Inner Visions, Larry Ossei-Mensah introduces a series of unprecedented works by New York-based artists Tau Lewis and Ludovic Nkoth.July 05, 2021
WOAW Gallery & Avant Arte present: WoPStaged at WOAW Gallery in Hong Kong, WoP includes original works on paper from a cohort of 24 artists — setting long-time Avant Arte collaborators alongside a host of established and emerging talents from around the world.June 11, 2021
In Conversation: Javier Calleja & Christian LuitenAhead of the launch of three new hand-finished editions, Javier Calleja caught up with Avant Arte co-founder to discuss his career, practice and inspirations.June 04, 2021
In Conversation: James Jean & Christian LuitenAhead of the upcoming launch of Maze Aurum Taiwanese-American artist James Jean speaks to Avant Arte co-founder, Christian Luiten, in a podcast-style Clubhouse conversationMay 04, 2021
In Conversation: Robert Nava & Christian LuitenAvant Arte co-founder Christian Luiten recently caught up with NYC-based artist Robert Nava on Clubhouse.May 03, 2021