Nicosia, Cyprus. The group exhibition Contemporary Art Under Pressure is running at Isnotgallery until May 20, presenting works by established artists priced at a maximum of €500. The exhibition aims to challenge the perception that art is only affordable for high society collectors.
Annual exhibition and pricing concept
Isnotgallery said the exhibition has become an established annual event and described its title as a response to socio-political conditions that increasingly shape everyday life on a global scale. The gallery said it is presenting a selection of works with a maximum sale price of €500.
How the exhibition’s title has evolved
The concept was first presented at Isnotgallery in 2008 under the name Cheap Art, which the gallery described as a somewhat ironic commentary on the prevailing climate of economic abundance at the time. The period was followed by a global financial crisis and a forced bank deposit haircut in March 2013.
The exhibition later became Rich Art in Poor Times, reflecting the economic and social realities of the era. In 2021, amid increasingly difficult social conditions, the title evolved into Rich Art in Difficult Times, and it has now been redefined again with Contemporary Art Under Pressure.
Gallery statement on art and social conditions
“Art itself is under pressure,” the gallery said, adding that it remains a means of resistance against the harsh realities of the time. The gallery said that in times of conflict, art becomes “a tool of awakening” and “must provoke rather than merely please, challenge rather than comfort,” while supporting people in difficult times and serving as a refuge offering “awakening, resistance and psychological support.”
Visitor information
The group exhibition runs until May 20 at Isnotgallery in Nicosia. Opening hours are Wednesday to Friday from 10.30am to 12.30pm and 3.30pm to 6pm, and Saturday from 10am to 2pm. More information is available at www.Isnotgallery.com.
Will you visit Contemporary Art Under Pressure at Isnotgallery before it closes on May 20?