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Christian Caliandro on Art's Comfort Zone and the Loss of Authenticity opinion-review
In a critical essay on Artribune, art historian Christian Caliandro argues that contemporary art has become a 'comfort zone' where works function as advertisements disguised as…
Christophe Catsaros critiques immersive exhibitions as imposture opinion-review
In the July-August 2022 issue of artpress (n°501, pp. 25-26), Christophe Catsaros publishes a point of view titled "Immersion dans l'imposture," arguing that many immersive art…
Cultura e rigenerazione urbana: rischi e opportunità opinion-review
La rigenerazione urbana è un tema complesso che coinvolge aspetti tecnici, finanziari, urbanistici e sociali, con una forte dimensione ideologica. In Italia, molti interventi…
Chinese Actor's Online Erasure Sparks Debate Over Industry-Led Cancel Culture opinion-review
In August 2021, Chinese actor Zhang Zhehan faced near-total online erasure after old vacation photos taken near Japan's Yasukuni Shrine surfaced. The China Association of…
Arte e pubblicità: gli obblighi dell'opera verso lo spettatore opinion-review
Christian Caliandro riflette sul rapporto tra arte contemporanea e controllo, citando Stefano Chiodi e David Foster Wallace. L'articolo, pubblicato su Artribune nel giugno 2022,…
Christian Caliandro on Art's Escape from Control and Predictability opinion-review
In an article for Artribune, art historian Christian Caliandro argues that contemporary art is trapped in a system of control and predictability, mirroring broader societal…
Analysis of China-Solomon Islands Security Pact and Pacific Regional Implications opinion-review
A security agreement between China and the Solomon Islands, signed during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's Pacific tour in May-June 2022, has raised strategic concerns. The pact…
Reevaluating Moscow Conceptualism Through the Overlooked Nest Collective opinion-review
A 2022 essay published on ARTMargins Online calls for a fundamental reappraisal of Moscow Conceptualism by integrating the contributions of the Nest, a group comprising Gennady…
From vermin to chic: the evolving iconography of rats in art opinion-review
The article traces the shifting symbolism of rats and mice in Western visual culture, from medieval bestiaries to contemporary art. In the early 2000s, Banksy's mouse reading…
Rethinking the exhibition format and its limitations opinion-review
Christian Caliandro argues that the traditional exhibition format restricts art's potential by enforcing predictable behaviors and preventing genuine encounters with the Other. He…
Proposta per una piattaforma fisica a supporto degli artisti emergenti opinion-review
L'articolo riflette sulla difficoltà di definire e sostenere gli artisti emergenti, sottolineando come la loro salute culturale sia cruciale per il futuro. Prendendo spunto dal…
Marino Niola on the Ancient Heart of the Future opinion-review
Anthropologist Marino Niola (born Naples, 1943) discusses his passion for art, citing Aby Warburg's "The Renewal of Pagan Antiquity" and "The Ritual of the Serpent" as key…
Boris Kostadinov on Curatorial Identity, Eastern Europe, and Digital Shifts in Contemporary Art opinion-review
In a March 2022 interview, curator Boris Kostadinov discusses the evolving role of curators amid geopolitical crises like the war in Ukraine. He distinguishes between curating as…
Feminist Thought as a Tool to Rethink Art and Reciprocity opinion-review
Christian Caliandro's essay on Artribune argues that feminist thought offers an irreplaceable tool for rethinking contemporary art and its crises. He critiques the obsession with…
Could a TV Series Exhibition Merge Blockbuster and Research? opinion-review
An opinion piece on Grandi Mostre #28 explores the potential of organizing an exhibition dedicated to TV series, arguing that such a show could combine blockbuster appeal with…
Catherine Millet's Editorial on Art Critics in artpress June 2022 opinion-review
Catherine Millet, editor of artpress, authored an editorial titled "Les critiques d'art s'expliquent" in the June 2022 issue (n°500, p. 5). The piece addresses the role and…
Italian Supreme Court clarifies limits of quotation for art reproductions opinion-review
The Italian Supreme Court (Corte di Cassazione) issued a landmark ruling on February 8, 2022 (n. 4038) that clarifies the boundaries of the quotation exception under Italian…
Christian Caliandro argues for a 'frayed' art that merges with reality opinion-review
In a philosophical essay on Artribune, Christian Caliandro contends that contemporary art should abandon self-assertion and instead become 'sfrangiata' (frayed), merging with the…
Renato Barilli argues for merging Italian art academies with universities opinion-review
In an opinion piece on Artribune, critic Renato Barilli advocates for a closer integration between Italian art academies and universities. Noting a boom in enrollments at…
Censorship on Social Media: From Michelangelo to Algorithmic Control opinion-review
Fabrizio Federici, curator of the Mo(n)stre page, recounts how social media platforms, especially Facebook, increasingly censor art content. Recent removals include a Vanity Fair…
Terzo Settore e arte contemporanea: confusione tra interesse collettivo e mercato opinion-review
Il Terzo Settore, definito da CSVnet e Forum Nazionale del Terzo Settore come un sistema sociale ed economico che affianca istituzioni pubbliche e mercato per l'interesse della…
Kim Kardashian's Marilyn Monroe Dress Sparks Debate on Fashion and Cultural Heritage opinion-review
The 2022 Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, was themed 'In America: An Anthology of Fashion' and centered on the Gilded Age, raising funds for the…
Museums in the Trans-Pandemic Era: Reflections from Italy opinion-review
Elisabetta Barisoni, a curator and member of the board of the Association of Italian Museums of Contemporary Art (AMACI), reflects on the challenges and transformations faced by…
Letizia Battaglia: fotógrafa da Máfia e da beleza de Palermo opinion-review
Esta coluna presta tributo à fotógrafa italiana Letizia Battaglia, que faleceu em 13 de abril. Reconhecida como a primeira fotojornalista da Itália, Battaglia utilizou sua arte…
Italian cinemas face collapse as mask mandate drives audiences away opinion-review
Italy's cinemas are experiencing a catastrophic decline in attendance, with numbers down 60% compared to pre-pandemic levels, while the rest of Europe has recovered to a 30% drop.…
Belinda Kazeem-Kamiński on Black Feminism, Archives, and Disrupting the White Gaze opinion-review
Belinda Kazeem-Kamiński, an interdisciplinary artist, recently received the Camera Austria Award for Contemporary Photography from the City of Graz in late 2021. Her first solo…
Gian Maria Tosatti's Italian Pavilion at Venice Biennale Criticized as Cinematic Set opinion-review
Christian Caliandro's review on Artribune sharply criticizes Gian Maria Tosatti's Italian Pavilion at the 2022 Venice Biennale, titled 'Storia della Notte e Destino delle Comete.'…
Santa Nastro: The Milk of Dreams and the Backlash Against Cecilia Alemani's Biennale opinion-review
In an opinion article for Artribune, critic Santa Nastro contends that Cecilia Alemani's 2022 Venice Biennale, titled 'The Milk of Dreams,' has encountered criticism, especially…
Theatre in Times of War and Elections: From Mariupol to Zelensky opinion-review
Georges Banu reflects on theatre's entanglement with real-world drama, from the bombing of Mariupol's drama theatre where civilians died wearing stage costumes, to political…
Antonello Tolve Criticizes 2022 Venice Biennale as Repetitive and Politically Correct opinion-review
In an editorial for Artribune, critic Antonello Tolve expresses his disappointment with the 59th Venice Biennale, overseen by Cecilia Alemani, labeling it as 'boring' and…
Italian bureaucracy slows cultural heritage and PNRR projects opinion-review
A new decree on preventive archaeology aims to streamline procedures but reveals systemic bureaucratic issues. Published in the Gazzetta Ufficiale on April 14, the DPCM of…
Carmelania Bracco on the Inextricable Link Between Art and Pain opinion-review
In a philosophical essay published on Artribune, writer and artist Carmelania Bracco (b. 1997) argues that pain is the essential root of all art, distinguishing artists from…
Proposal for a Biennial of Living Art in Italy opinion-review
The article proposes the creation of a new biennial event dedicated to emerging and pre-emerging Italian artists, distributed across the entire national territory. It draws on…
Proposal to Give Biennale Curators Three-Year Terms opinion-review
During the opening days of the 2022 Venice Biennale, curated by Cecilia Alemani, many art professionals—including journalists, critics, museum directors, and artists—were heard…
Antonio Grulli Reviews the 2022 Venice Biennale ‘The Milk of Dreams’ opinion-review
Antonio Grulli offers a positive review of the 59th Venice Biennale, titled 'The Milk of Dreams' and curated by Cecilia Alemani. He describes the exhibition as beautiful, strong,…
Metaverse Revolutionizes Curatorial Role in Crypto Art opinion-review
The rise of Crypto Art and NFTs has transformed the curator's role, requiring new technical skills and a bridge between virtual and physical worlds. The Italian duo Hackatao,…
Rethinking Strategy and Sustainability for Cultural Enterprises opinion-review
An opinion piece on Artribune argues that cultural and creative enterprises must embrace risk and strategic vision to ensure sustainability. The author identifies three key…
Arte Brasileiros article questions art's role without class struggle opinion-review
An article published on Arte Brasileiros' website examines the relationship between art and social class struggle. The piece poses a provocative question about whether art that…
Management e cultura: piccoli razzismi tra professionisti in Italia opinion-review
Nonostante una crescente convergenza tra management e discipline culturali, persistono pregiudizi reciproci, legati all'età media dei dirigenti italiani e al clima sociale in cui…
Giulia Ammannati on Giotto, Genius Loci, and the Ancient Future opinion-review
Giulia Ammannati, a paleography professor at the Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa, discusses her interdisciplinary research bridging Roman antiquity, the Middle Ages, and the…

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