Mechtild Widrich

Dec 9, 2024 | jessicadefino.substack.com | Andrei Pop |Mechtild Widrich |Jessica Defino |Ottessa Moshfegh

Ah, holiday gift guide season — that time of year when the individualistic project of click-to-buy consumerism bundles up in the warm cloak of generosity!By which I mean: Gift guides ostensibly emphasize relational values — our desire to show appreciation for the people in our lives through thoughtful presents — but in reality, indicate a level of social isolation. Do you really need a content creator’s advice on what to buy for your best friend?

Aug 17, 2023 | artjournal.collegeart.org | Mechtild Widrich |Rebecca Zorach

Conversations is a series of critical dialogues between artists, designers, historians, critics, and curators on timely issues in the field. Rebecca Zorach and Mechtild Widrich share interests in public art and activism that they have had the chance to discuss on various occasions in the last few years, on panels and around dinner tables.