Art Basel Essay
Theory Background
Fairs and festivals :
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spatially bounded
temporarily bounded
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socially bounded
functionally unbounded
What we saw there
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Common features of FCEs and TOV
- gather actors of diiferent background in one location
- duration is limited
- unstructured opportunities for face-to-face social interaction
- ceremonial and dramaturgical activities
- generate social and reputational resourses that can be use elsewhere
Art Basel as TOV
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sponsor compete to be the partner
who are the partner
why do they become sponsor
ranking of sponsors (Value being judged due to
location (three cities) + common venue for filmart / fashionweek
Art Basel as FCE
VIP parties, private dinners and star-studded galas
Each of these global events has given us an opportunity to share the latest news about the Davidoff Art Initiative, which we launched at Art Basel in 2012. As we look to expanding our Art Initiative worldwide in the years to come, it gives us great confidence to combine forces with an organization that knows how to engage art patrons and enthusiasts, and whenever they seek to fill time beautifully. :
Davidoff
why art
Artworks serve economic and political interests .
To promote these interests, both politicians and businessmen develop a network of art biennales and fairs.
These bring into play a complex interchange between aesthetic, social, symbolic, and economic values.
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Introduction
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fce: gather + social exchange
ritual: