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Claudia Calirman's 'Brazilian Art under Dictatorship' Reviewed opinion-review
Mirtes Marins de Oliveira reviews Claudia Calirman's book 'Brazilian Art under Dictatorship: Antonio Manuel, Artur Barrio and Cildo Meireles' (Duke University Press, 2012). The…
Debate on Art Criticism's Collective Dimension Ignites in Italy opinion-review
On September 3, 2023, Gian Maria Tosatti initiated a discussion regarding art criticism in Il Domenicale del Sole 24 Ore, which received replies from Michele Dantini and Christian…
Art Must Become Increasingly Inclusive, Says Artribune Essay opinion-review
In her essay for Artribune, Jessica Muller Castagliuolo contends that for contemporary art to maintain its significance, it must prioritize inclusivity and active participation.…
Cédric Kahn's 'Making of' Examines the Auteur's Crisis in Meta-Cinematic Comedy opinion-review
Cédric Kahn's film 'Making of', presented Out of Competition at the 80th Venice Film Festival, is a meta-cinematic comedy that interrogates the relevance of the auteur figure in…
Campaign to Name a Milan Street After Photographer Gabriele Basilico opinion-review
A campaign is urging the city of Milan to name a street or piazza after the late photographer Gabriele Basilico, ten years after his death. Basilico, a Milan native, documented…
Overtourism and the Erosion of Public Space in Italy opinion-review
Marco Trulli argues that overtourism in Italy is an industry that should be regulated by the state, as it replaces other economic sectors and leads to the erosion of public space,…
Eugenia Vanni: la pittura come immagine sta sostituendo l'opera opinion-review
L'artista Eugenia Vanni riflette sulla riproducibilità dell'immagine pittorica e sulla sovrapproduzione contemporanea di quadri, in un testo pubblicato su Artribune. Vanni, nata a…
Jacques Leenhardt critiques decolonial framing of Wifredo Lam at São Paulo Bienal opinion-review
French critic Jacques Leenhardt argues against simplistically categorizing Wifredo Lam within contemporary decolonial debates during a lecture at the 35th São Paulo Bienal. Lam's…
Roberto De Paolis on Cinema, Inspiration, and the Future of Art opinion-review
Italian filmmaker Roberto De Paolis, born in Rome in 1980, studied at the London Film School before working as a photographer and actor. He debuted as a director in 2017 with…
Catherine Breillat Returns with Provocative Film 'L'Été dernier' opinion-review
Catherine Breillat's first film in a decade, 'L'Été dernier', premiered at Cannes 2023 and released on September 13. The film adapts the Danish 'Queen of Hearts' (2019) by May…
Parma's cultural volunteer campaign sparks outrage among professionals opinion-review
The new edition of the "IO AMO Parma" campaign, launched by CSV Emilia with the Municipality of Parma, has ignited controversy for promoting unpaid cultural work. The campaign…
Italian cinema attendance decline: survey reveals causes and need for cultural policy opinion-review
A recent survey by SWG for the Italian Ministry of Culture, titled 'Gli Italiani e il Cinema', reveals that 28% of Italians who did not go to the cinema in the first five months…
Dolce & Gabbana 2007 ad resurfaces after Palermo gang rape, reigniting debate on sexualized imagery opinion-review
A 2007 Dolce & Gabbana advertisement photographed by Steven Klein, depicting an implied gang rape, resurfaced online following a real gang rape in Palermo in July 2023. The ad,…
Brunello Cucinelli questions AI's capacity for artistic creativity opinion-review
In August 2023, Brunello Cucinelli, who hails from Castel Rigone and was born in 1953, shared a letter addressing the interplay between human and artificial intelligence. He…
Cinema e teatro: previsioni per il 2033 tra IA, ibridazione e nuovi modelli di consumo opinion-review
Un articolo di Stefano Monti su Artribune analizza il declino di cinema e teatro in Italia e propone scenari futuri per il 2033. I dati ANICA mostrano che gli incassi…
Giovanni Gentile's school reform turns 100: a controversial legacy opinion-review
In 2023, the 100th anniversary of the Riforma Gentile, the school reform enacted by philosopher Giovanni Gentile under the Fascist regime, passes largely unremarked. Marco…
Oppenheimer as Hyper-Content: Nolan's Battle Against Platform Logic opinion-review
Christian Caliandro's essay on Artribune uses Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' as a case study to explore the shift from 'opera' (artwork) to 'contenuto' (content) in…
David Fincher's 'The Killer' disappoints at Venice Film Festival opinion-review
David Fincher's 'The Killer', presented in competition at the Venice Film Festival, has received a lukewarm reception. The film stars Michael Fassbender as a contract killer who…
Paolo Crepet: L'arte insegna il rispetto attraverso la trasgressione creativa opinion-review
Lo psichiatra e sociologo Paolo Crepet (Torino, 1951) ha tenuto l'incontro 'Lezioni di sogni' il 31 agosto scorso sulla Terrazza di Villa Bardini a Firenze. In un'intervista,…
Sofia Coppola's Female Characters: A Retrospective opinion-review
Sofia Coppola's filmography is examined through her iconic female characters, from Lux Lisbon in The Virgin Suicides (1999) to Marie Antoinette (2006) and Cleo in Somewhere…
Meloni Government Accused of Politicizing Italian Cultural Institutions opinion-review
The Meloni government has sparked controversy by amending the mandate of the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia di Cinecittà, cutting short the term of its board and scientific…
Tate Modern's Magdalena Abakanowicz retrospective reinforces artist's myth, misses critical context opinion-review
From November 17, 2022, until May 21, 2023, the Tate Modern hosted 'Every Tangle of Thread and Rope,' a solo display of textile art by Polish sculptor Magdalena Abakanowicz,…
Alfonso Leto argues painting persists as essential human attitude against technological dominance opinion-review
In an opinion piece on Artribune, artist Alfonso Leto argues that painting endures as an essential human language despite centuries of conflict with iconoclasm, political…
Gibellina: A Living Utopia That Inspires Artists opinion-review
In a personal reflection on Gibellina, the Sicilian town rebuilt after the 1968 Belice earthquake, the author recounts conversations with former mayor Ludovico Corrao, who chose…
Christian Caliandro critica Oppenheimer di Nolan: manca lo sconvolgimento opinion-review
Christian Caliandro, storico dell'arte contemporanea, pubblica su Artribune una recensione critica di 'Oppenheimer' di Christopher Nolan. Pur riconoscendo il film come bello,…
Overtourism threatens Venice and Milan's urban fabric opinion-review
The article examines the impact of mass tourism on Italian cities, focusing on Venice and Milan. In Venice, extreme behavior by tourists—such as public sex acts—highlights the…
11 Italian art professionals assess inclusivity in Italy's art system opinion-review
Artribune Magazine #73 publishes an inquiry into inclusivity in Italian culture, focusing on gender gap and LGBTQIA+ rights. Eleven protagonists of the Italian art system respond:…
Vittorio Sgarbi defends remarks on foreign museum directors, clarifies his stance opinion-review
Vittorio Sgarbi, Italy's Undersecretary of State for Culture, responds to criticism from Artribune regarding his comments about foreign directors of Italian museums. Sgarbi claims…
Artist Luca Bertolo writes open letter to mayor over marble quarry privatization opinion-review
Artist Luca Bertolo has written an open letter to Lorenzo Alessandrini, mayor of Seravezza, Italy, criticizing the privatization of marble quarries on Monte Altissimo in the Apuan…
Gustavo Giacosa on Art Brut: An Art Without Price opinion-review
Gustavo Giacosa, an independent curator and collector born in Sunchales in 1969, is a leading figure in contemporary Art Brut research. He curated 'Banditi dell’arte' at Halle…
Italian Queer Festivals as Cultural and Political Platforms opinion-review
Italian queer festivals, predominantly film-based due to lower costs, serve as crucial cultural and political platforms for LGBTQIA+ discourse, according to interviews with Bruno…
Gender Disparity and LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in the Art World opinion-review
The article addresses the issues of gender disparity and the inclusion of LGBTQIA+ individuals within the art sector. It references the Guerrilla Girls' 1989 billboard that…
Fashion and costume analysis in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer opinion-review
An article from Artribune examines the role of fashion and costume design in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, highlighting how attire reflects both the characters' psychology and…
Queer Cinema and Surrealism: Overlapping Desires at Tate Modern opinion-review
In his 2010 essay for Afterall, Fiontán Moran explores the often-ignored link between Surrealism and queer cinema, centering on the 'Invocations and Evocations: Queer and Surreal'…
Strategies to combat overtourism and protect public space opinion-review
Bertram Niessen argues that combating overtourism requires action on three levels. First, diversifying local economies beyond tourism monoculture by investing in high-value…
Lidwien van de Ven's Censored Bloomberg Exhibition opinion-review
Monika Szewczyk's essay examines Lidwien van de Ven's 2011 exhibition at Bloomberg SPACE in London, part of the COMMA series. The show features Untitled (Mount Merapi), a hazy…
Italian painter Filippo La Vaccara on overcoming prejudice against painting opinion-review
In a personal essay on Artribune, Italian artist Filippo La Vaccara argues that painting in Italy has long been undervalued due to prejudice, but now a resurgence is underway. He…
Italian Culture Ministry's Reform Obsession: A Self-Perpetuating System opinion-review
Stefano Monti analyzes the recurring reforms of Italy's Ministry of Culture, arguing they are driven by internal power dynamics rather than strategic vision. He traces the…
Serpentine Marathons: Endurance, Overproduction, and Event Culture opinion-review
The Serpentine Gallery's seventh annual Marathon, themed around memory, took place in October 2012 during Frieze Art Fair week in London. The weekend-long events feature 80–90…
Barbie Film Redefines Contemporary Pop Through Permeable Worlds opinion-review
Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach's 'Barbie' has become the year's defining film, grossing over $1 billion in less than a month. The movie blends mainstream appeal with sophisticated…

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