Cleveland’s FRONT festival ties the city together with art and history
Aug. 29, 2018
The expressed goal of the inaugural FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art is to shine a spotlight on the cultural landscape of Cleveland, a city many might overlook when thinking of art hubs. The organizers of FRONT, of which there are many, are taking their chances on yet another triennial/biennial event but are decidedly not relying on a market-based model, like Art Basel or the closer Expo Chicago. In doing so the city is hoping to set itself apart and focus on the cultural aspects of the art, rather than the scene of art culture.

Dawoud Bey, Night Coming Tenderly, Black, 2017. Installation view at St. John's Church. Commissioned by FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art. July 14-September 30, 2018. Courtesy the artist, Rena Bransten Gallery, and Stephen Daiter Gallery. Photography by Field Studio.