Katherine Keener

Katherine Keener is an art historian and art writer. Currently based in London by way of the USA, she finds inspiration in the ever-changing landscape of the art world.

WWI 100 years on: two ways in which the 1918 Armistice was be remembered this year

November in the UK means poppies. From lapel pins that dawn the coats of tube riders to the elaborate display that frames the Tower of London, poppies can be spotted […]

2018 Biennale Architettura facts and figures

Just a few days after the close of the 2018 Venice Biennale Architettura, the numbers are in and they don’t disappoint. Over the course of six months, FREESPACE, the 16th […]

‘Popagandist’ Ron English intends to whitewash Banksy’s $730,000 piece Slave Labour

American artist Ron English is best known for his interesting fission of Pop art, propaganda, and art history. Having coined the term ‘popaganda,’ his paintings, sculptures, and even billboards are […]

Zoe Leonard’s ‘I Want a President’ revived to benefit HIV/AIDS activism group

‘I want a dyke for president. I want a person with aids for president and I want a fag for vice president and I want someone with no health insurance […]

Recent talks of repatriation may signal a new era for restitution

The repatriation of artworks is an on-going hot topic in the art world that spans multiple countries and museums. The topic could not be more complicated as nations and institutions […]

Kimberly Drew: a woman to watch

Kimberly Drew, a.k.a. @museummammy, is making her name as one of the most influential individuals in the art world. As a writer, art activist, and curator, Drew has set out […]

‘The Miraculous Journey’: Qatar’s controversial Damien Hirst installation makes its second debut

14 large-scale bronze sculptures make up The Miraculous Journey (2005-2013) by Damien Hirst. The installation, standing just outside a Qatar hospital, has recently been unveiled – again. Each of the […]