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Nina Chanel Abney's Busy Exhibition Schedule and Tiffany Foundation Grant
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Nina Chanel Abney received a grant from the Tiffany Foundation shortly after a conversation with Arthur Peña in 2017. This recognition followed a period of intense activity for…
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Tônia Carrero's Political Resistance and Brazilian Theater Under Dictatorship
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Tônia Carrero, a prominent Brazilian actress, passed away at the age of 95 on March 3 due to cardiac arrest during surgery. A fierce proponent of free expression, she stood…
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Emmanuele Panzarini: Arte sui camion e cartelloni pubblicitari
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Emmanuele Panzarini, laureato al DAMS di Padova, si definisce visual artist e realizza installazioni che coinvolgono il pubblico come attore protagonista. Ha sviluppato sinergie…
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Belgian artist Jan Vercruysse dies at 69
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Jan Vercruysse, a leading Belgian artist born in Ostend in 1948, has died at age 69. His gallery, Xavier Hufkens, confirmed the news to Artribune; death likely occurred on Tuesday…
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São Paulo's Trupe Chá de Boldo Celebrates Ten Years with New Album and Shows
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Celebrating a decade of existence, the 13-member musical ensemble Trupe Chá de Boldo, based in São Paulo, is set to perform concerts and release a new album titled Presente Pra…
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Jards Macalé's 1972 Debut Album Featured Collaborations with Brazilian Poets and Musicians
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In 1972, Jards Macalé launched his first album through Philips, which became significant in the landscape of Brazilian music. The album included contributions from poets such as…
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Italian artist Nino Crociani dies at 88
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Nino Crociani, an Italian artist known for his engravings and paintings, died in Milan in 2018 at age 88. Born in Civitella di Romagna in 1930, Crociani studied law but never…
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Wim Delvoye on Manzoni: 'I took what I needed, then went my own way'
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Belgian artist Wim Delvoye (b. 1965) clarifies his relationship with Piero Manzoni, whose work he is often compared to due to shared themes of human excrement and a Dadaist,…
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São Paulo at 464: Six Artists Reflect on the Metropolis's Contradictions and Cultural Power
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On January 25, São Paulo marked its 464th birthday, a metropolis with a population exceeding 12 million, renowned for its industrial prowess, cultural dynamism, and social…
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Claude Cahun: The Avant-Garde Photographer Who Defied Identity
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Born Lucy Renée Mathilde Schwob in Nantes in 1894, Claude Cahun was a French surrealist writer and photographer known for her focus on self-portraiture and gender fluidity.…
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Italian artist Getulio Alviani dies at 78 in Milan
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Getulio Alviani, a major figure in Italian post-war art, died at the Don Gnocchi hospital in Milan after a long illness. Born in Udine in 1939, he was an artist, designer, graphic…
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Malika Favre's Minimalist Eroticism
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Malika Favre, a 35-year-old French-born illustrator based in London, is celebrated for her striking minimalist style that blends pure bidimensionality, soft geometry, and subtle…
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Miguel Rio Branco: Marginal na Essência
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Desde 2006, Miguel Rio Branco, fotógrafo e artista multimídia, reside em Araras, Rio de Janeiro. Em uma conversa com a ARTE!Brasileiros, ele aborda sua trajetória marginal e…
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Berlinde De Bruyckere on Horses as Symbols of Human Suffering
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In an interview with the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art's web TV, Belgian artist Berlinde De Bruyckere (born 1964 in Ghent) discusses her recurring use of horse imagery in…
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Sergei Polunin's Satori: A Dance of Rebirth and Turmoil
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Ukrainian dancer Sergei Polunin, once dubbed 'the new Nureyev,' premiered his first choreographic work 'Satori' in Italy, part of his Project Polunin. The performance, staged at…
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GenuardiRuta: Duo Interview on Collaborative Practice and Palermo Scene
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Antonella Genuardi (Sciacca, 1986) and Leonardo Ruta (Ragusa, 1990) have worked as a duo since 2014, when they first juxtaposed individual works at an Osservatorio Arti Visive…
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Clintel Steed's Studio Visit Reveals Artistic Process and Historical Influences
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Clintel Steed discussed his artistic approach in a conversation with David Cohen on August 25th, 2017, emphasizing his constant search for purity through painting. He described…
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Amy Jenkins' film 'Instructions on Parting' released in 2018
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Amy Jenkins directed the 93-minute film 'Instructions on Parting' in 2018. The work was produced in the United States. Artcritical published an entry about the film on February…
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Marco Baroncelli: A Choral Remembrance One Year After His Death
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Artribune publishes a collective tribute to Marco Baroncelli (Prato, 1967), an Italian artist and photographer who died prematurely a year ago. The article gathers memories from…
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Armando Buratti, painter and engraver of the Portonaccio Group, dies at 93
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Armando Buratti, a painter and engraver active in Rome since the 1950s and a key member of the Gruppo di Portonaccio, died on February 8, 2018, at age 93. Born in Rome in 1924 and…
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Mariagrazia Pontorno's cargo ship diary: Everything I Know voyage to Brazil
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Mariagrazia Pontorno's project Everything I Know, curated by Elena Giulia Abbiatici and Silviana Vassallo with support from Ines Musumeci Greco, documents a cargo ship journey…
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Giulio Iacchetti on becoming a designer: self-taught path and advice
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Giulio Iacchetti, two-time Compasso d'Oro winner, delivered a lectio magistralis at ISIA Faenza's academic year opening, titled 'Design: disegnare il desiderio'. In an interview,…
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Antonio Ottomanelli on Public Space, Memory, and Movement in Baghdad
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Antonio Ottomanelli, an architect and photographer trained at Milan Polytechnic, reflects on his research in Baghdad between 2011 and 2013, where he documented post-war…
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Claire Lieberman's 2017 Glass Sculpture Sunspot Silencer Featured on Artcritical
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Claire Lieberman created the glass sculpture Sunspot Silencer in 2017. The work measures 5.25 by 10.5 by 2.75 inches. Massey Lyuben Gallery represents the artist alongside her own…
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Claire Lieberman's 2017 Black Marble Sculpture 'Radio' Featured on Artcritical
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Claire Lieberman created a sculpture titled 'Radio' in 2017. The work measures 10.5 by 6.5 by 8.5 inches and is crafted from black marble. Massey Lyuben Gallery and the artist…
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Jim Lee's 2018 Bench Installation Featured on Artcritical
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Jim Lee created an untitled bench installation in 2018 featuring printed text. The work was documented on the artcritical website on February 4, 2018, with representation provided…
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Ricordo di Valentino Vago: la pittura ambientale tra cielo e chiese
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Renato Barilli ricorda l'artista Valentino Vago, scomparso nel 2018, ripercorrendo il loro rapporto iniziato con la mostra "Pittura ambiente" del 1979 a Palazzo Reale di Milano.…
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Tito Amodei, sculptor and Passionist priest, dies at 91 in Rome
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On January 30, 2018, Ferdinando "Tito" Amodei passed away at the age of 91 in his cell-studio located in Rome. A sculptor and Passionist priest, he continued to create art despite…
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Ghali's viral Vodafone ad and Sanremo-bound career
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Italian-Tunisian rapper Ghali, 25, from Milan's Baggio district, has seen explosive YouTube growth since his Vodafone Shake Remix 30-second clip launched on January 26, 2018:…
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Rä di Martino launches call for Piper documentary footage
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Rä di Martino has launched a public call for unpublished documentation of the historic Piper club in Turin, which operated from 1966 to 1969. Designed by architect Pietro Derossi…
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Karol Radziszewski's Kisieland Project Explores Polish LGBTQ Archives and Performative Reenactment
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Since its inception in 2009, Karol Radziszewski's project Kisieland has explored the archival contributions of Polish gay activist Ryszard Kisiel. A notable component is the 2012…
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Regina Bogat reflects on her artistic journey from her New Jersey studio
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Painter Regina Bogat shares memories from her career while working in her New Jersey studio. The veteran artist discusses her creative process and experiences. Her reflections…
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Regina Bogat Reflects on Artistic Freedom and Influences in New Jersey Studio Interview
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In a two-year-old interview at her studio in New Jersey, Regina Bogat reflects on her artistic path. Her current exhibition, showcasing pieces from the 1990s, is open until March…
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Regina Bogat in Conversation with David Rhodes
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Regina Bogat and David Rhodes engaged in a conversation on January 25, 2018, as documented by artcritical. The discussion was published online through the artcritical platform,…
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Regina Bogat's 1977 Cord Painting 14 Held at Blanton Museum in Austin
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Regina Bogat created Cord Painting 14 in 1977, a work measuring 72 by 60 inches using acrylic and cord on canvas. The piece is part of the collection at the Blanton Museum in…
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Regina Bogat's 2014 mixed media work Material Exchange Transformation featured on artcritical
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A 2014 mixed media painting by Regina Bogat titled Material Exchange Transformation was documented on artcritical's website on January 25, 2018. The artwork measures 9 by 12…
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Regina Bogat's 2015 painting Palmyra I documented in artcritical archive
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Regina Bogat created the painting Palmyra I in 2015 using acrylic and board on canvas, measuring 40 by 46 inches. The work is represented by Zürcher Gallery, which maintains…
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Venetian artist Ida Barbarigo Cadorin dies at 92
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Ida Barbarigo Cadorin, a Venetian artist and the last heir of the Cadorin dynasty of sculptors, painters, and photographers, died on January 15, 2018, at her home on the Grand…
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Barbara Hammer's 1994 'Cancer Bones' work features gelatin prints on calf bones
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In 1994, Barbara Hammer produced 'Cancer Bones,' a work featuring gelatin prints on calf bones divided into thirty segments. This piece, highlighted on artcritical.com on January…
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Photograph captures Barbara Hammer in her Westbeth studio in November 2017
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A photograph by Rebecca Allan shows artist Barbara Hammer in her Westbeth studio during November 2017. The image was posted on artcritical's website on January 19, 2018. Barbara…
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