Interviews

An interview with the experimental composer, following his performance at Berlin’s Transmediale

Francesco Bonami speaks to Dan Fox about New York’s famous biennial in its 75th year

What is art for? It’s a constant reminder of the elusiveness of beauty

Maria Lind and Dieter Roelstraete talk to Anton Vidokle about the informal, ‘free school’ initiatives in Berlin

Peter Sloterdijk talks about the phenomena of chemical warfare, designer ventilation and high-density urban living

Q: What should change? A: Can we banish greed?

This year has seen a resurgence of interest in the remarkable performances of Tehching Hsieh, who has been making art for more than 35 years

What is art for? For art is what

Theorist Sylvère Lotringer talks art and the market, the failings of capitalism and how radical thinking can help us survive 'the system'

What do you like the look of? The sheep in the meadow

Joan Jonas talks about the evolution of her work and the importance of myth, music and history to her thinking

Sophie Calle tells frieze her dream job: secret agent

Artist, composer and filmmaker Tony Conrad in conversation

If you could live with only one piece of art what would it be? This is an impossible question

An interview with the pioneering teacher and cybernetic artist to coincide with his first UK retrospective

What is your favourite title of an art work? I can’t think of a good one

Boris Groys in conversation with Brian Dillon

Janette Laverrière on politics, being a woman, utility, mirrors and her collaborations with artist Nairy Baghramian

Franz Ackermann is an artist living and working in Berlin and Karlsruhe in Germany. He is currently participating in the Tate Triennial in London and will have a solo show at Kunstmuseum Bonn in December 2009.

Q. What do you wish you knew? A. How to spell would be useful