Nostalgia and the State of Contemporary Art

This chapter examines how political shifts, particularly post-2017 events like Trump's election and Brexit, have influenced contemporary art's direction and relevance. It highlights a growing sense of nostalgia in the art world, marking a retreat into past practices and conservatism rather than engaging with pressing contemporary themes. The conversation reflects on the yearning for a more ambitious artistic vision akin to the optimism of the late 2000s, while questioning the implications of this nostalgia on the future of the arts.