The Boomer Gallery - "What is Art?" Open Call for Artists and Photographers

What is art in the 21st century? What Makes It Valuable?

The discourse on the nature of art in the 21st century has never been more intriguing. While some creators remain firmly rooted in the traditions of their craft, others boldly venture into uncharted territories, invoking a constant debate around the central question - What Is Art? What makes it valuable?

In the modern art world, it’s evident that success doesn’t adhere to a single style or approach. The diverse paths taken by some of the world’s most renowned and affluent artists underscore the idea that every unique style of art can become valuable.

This exhibition is designed not merely to showcase art but to stimulate conversation between divergent paths within contemporary art. The aim is to prove that success in the art world is not a monolithic concept but a spectrum of possibilities, each as valid and valuable as the next.

Moreover- The guest of honour for this 8th edition is the globally acclaimed art critic and historian, Anthony Fawcett, who will deliver an insightful speech on the exhibition’s theme during the opening event on January 10th.

Anthony Fawcett, a legendary art critic, started his career at Vogue at eighteen and has since made a lasting impact on the art world. He brought Man Ray to London in 1969, collaborated with John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Andy Warhol, and Charles Saatchi, and created the Beck’s Art Sponsorship Programme. Fawcett has worked with iconic artists like Francis Bacon, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Tracey Emin and many others. He also founded Anthony Fawcett Consultants, served on the Whitechapel Art Gallery Development Board, and launched the Vertu Global Art Commission. Currently, he’s working on the “Anthony Fawcett Archive” with Tate Gallery.