The Top 50 Exhibitions of 2022
, 2022-12-28 17:06:30,
Are we at the end Return to our normal selves after nearly three years of a global pandemic that has upended the lives of many? It’s still hard to tell, right? In much of the world, museums and art galleries are coming back to life in 2022, matching or approaching pre-pandemic levels of programming and attendance. Here in New York, we’re back to the familiar pitfall of too many shows playing at once, and not enough time to watch them all. This year, we’re coming up with a list of 50 unforgettable shows from around the world, seen and loved by our team of editors and contributors. It is by no means an exhaustive list, as travel was still limited this year. Instead, this is a quick snapshot of who we are and what we’ll see in 2022, including some surprises. Judge Bishara, senior editor
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1. Donatello, Renaissance
In Florence, the largest Donatello retrospective in history was presented at the Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi and Musei Del Bargello. Its size and scope overshadowed Bargello’s first retrospective in 1887 as well as a large traveling exhibition 1985-86 in several venues. The Catholic Church allowed many of Donatello’s sculptures to leave their churches and come to the museum for the first time. This generosity came at a price. Wall signs and the show’s catalog sidestepped long-running art-historical debates about how many of Donatello’s sculptures exude …
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