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Marcus Reichert's artcritical article addresses painting's cultural role and mass appeal opinion-review
Marcus Reichert, writing for artcritical, examines painting's position within contemporary culture. He acknowledges that painting serves as entertainment for broad audiences,…
Colleen Asper's Critical Review of 'Life on Mars' at the New Museum opinion-review
Colleen Asper provides a sharp critique of the New Museum's 2009 exhibition, 'Life on Mars,' which is actually the third Triennial. She points out that this show has striking…
Stephanie Buhmann's artcritical articles cover Björk retrospective, Joseph Beuys exhibition, and Kassel Documenta opinion-review
Stephanie Buhmann writes for artcritical, covering diverse contemporary art topics. Her work includes discussion of Björk's retrospective at MoMA, analyzed by husband-and-wife…
Merve Unsal Reviews Gillick, Stitching, Abdessemed, and Simpson opinion-review
Merve Unsal, a writer for artcritical, critiques four different exhibitions. Liam Gillick's presentation captivates the mind and pleases the eye, yet the intellectual and visual…
Peter Malone's artcritical articles review exhibitions questioning virtuosity, landscape painting, and trompe-l'oeil opinion-review
Peter Malone's articles on artcritical examine multiple exhibitions and artistic questions. His show "Counter Clockwise" continues until October 20, presenting new sculptures that…
Lee Ann Norman's Critical Writing on Art and Social Justice opinion-review
Lee Ann Norman is an author at artcritical, contributing featured articles that explore contemporary art through a critical lens. Her recent pieces cover a range of topics: a show…
Ronnie Landfield Defends His Color Bands on artcritical opinion-review
Color field painter Ronnie Landfield responds to suggestions on artcritical that he drop his trademark color bands. Landfield, known for his vibrant abstract paintings, pushes…
Lori Ellison's Artcritical Review Analyzes Reeves' Abstract Animation opinion-review
Lori Ellison authored a review on artcritical.com examining an animation by Reeves. The work presents a drawing animation that achieves a paradoxical visual effect, appearing both…
W T's Artcritical Article Contrasts Two Recent Exhibitions Including 'Second Date' at Field Projects opinion-review
W T authored an article for artcritical examining contrasting approaches and messages in two recent art exhibitions. The piece specifically mentions "Second Date" at Field…
Alexi Worth Reviews Sarah Sze's 2000 Exhibition at 535 W 22nd Street opinion-review
Alexi Worth selected Sarah Sze as his standout artist in late 2000, praising her exhibition at 535 W 22nd Street, 2nd Floor in New York, NY 10011 from October 27 to November 18.…
Saul Ostrow's artcritical articles examine Picasso, Koons, and Dominique Lévy exhibition opinion-review
Saul Ostrow authored multiple articles for artcritical, including a piece analyzing a seemingly random selection of works by Spanish master Pablo Picasso, which prompted close…
Rebecca Park critiques popular exhibition through feminist and museological lens opinion-review
Rebecca Park provides feminist and museological criticism of a widely attended exhibition. The author's analysis examines the show through these specific theoretical frameworks.…
John Rapko's Artcritical Articles: Reviews of Kos, Melchert, Sikander, and More opinion-review
John Rapko, a regular contributor to artcritical, has published multiple articles on the platform. His pieces include a review of the book 'Art in the Making' by Glenn Adamson and…
Steve Locke on Robert Gober's Metaphors of Bodily Suffering opinion-review
Artist and writer Steve Locke contributes an article to artcritical analyzing Robert Gober's use of formal and conceptual metaphor to depict bodily suffering. The piece examines…
Tom Csaszar's Artcritical Articles on Flânerie and Philadelphia Exhibitions opinion-review
At artcritical, a publication dedicated to contemporary art, Tom Csaszar serves as an author. His notable pieces include an exploration of the exhibition "Person of the Crowd: The…
Three gallery exhibitions reviewed: William Corwin, Pascual Sisto, and Trisha Baga opinion-review
A review covers three distinct gallery exhibitions. At George and Jørgen, William Corwin presents new work. Pascual Sisto's exhibition is on view at Seventeen. Trisha Baga's show…
Lewis Hodder Reviews Adorno’s Aesthetics on artcritical opinion-review
Lewis Hodder, a new contributor to artcritical, has published a review of Theodor Adorno’s aesthetics. The article appears in the featured section of Hodder’s author page on the…
Nickolas Pappas writes about art for artcritical opinion-review
Nickolas Pappas is an author contributing to artcritical, an online art magazine. His featured articles include a piece titled 'A World of Emotions' at the Onassis Cultural…
Art Market Challenges and the Overlooked Motivations for Collecting Contemporary Art opinion-review
The contemporary art market faces significant challenges, with few collectors purchasing works despite high attendance at art fairs. Most galleries operate with narrow profit…
Italian academic selection process criticized as 'via crucis' for winners opinion-review
Renato Barilli, professor emeritus at the University of Bologna, critiques Italy's academic recruitment system for university chairs, including art disciplines. The process now…
Piramide Cestia used for film ad sparks debate on monument sponsorship opinion-review
The Pyramid of Cestius, a 2,000-year-old Roman monument, was used as a projection surface for a high-tech videomapping advertisement promoting the film "Death on the Nile" by…
Italian culture needs managers, not just 'beautiful souls' opinion-review
Italy's cultural sector suffers from a lack of managerial skills, argues Stefano Monti in an opinion piece on Artribune. He criticizes the prevalence of 'beautiful souls' who…
Renaissance Hybridity and the 2022 Venice Biennale opinion-review
In a recent essay for Artribune, painter Nicola Verlato argues that the Renaissance, far from being a precursor to Enlightenment rationalism, was an era dominated by hybridity,…
Open letter demands female curator for Italy Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale opinion-review
A recent open letter on Artribune, written by MariaLuisa Palumbo, Elena Fabrizi, and Francesca Perani, calls on the Italian Ministry of Culture to appoint a female curator for the…
Jeff Koons: Contemporary Genius or King of Kitsch? opinion-review
Jeff Koons, one of the world's most famous living contemporary artists, is known for his record-breaking auction prices and controversial kitsch aesthetic. His stainless steel…
Modernism's Institutional Construction: São Paulo Museums Forged 1922 Week Narrative opinion-review
The narrative that positions Brazil's 1922 Modern Art Week as the cornerstone of modernism was shaped by art institutions in São Paulo starting in the late 1940s, rather than…
Community art should take cues from theater, says Christian Caliandro opinion-review
In an interview on Artribune, Christian Caliandro and students discuss how community art can learn from theater to become more inclusive. They argue that contemporary art often…
Fabio Severino argues culture can save society from pandemic-induced illusions opinion-review
In a reflective essay published on Artribune, economist and sociologist Fabio Severino argues that culture is essential for overcoming the existential crisis exacerbated by the…
Brera's artistic quarter in Milan decays amid touristification and neglect opinion-review
The historic Brera district in Milan, once a vibrant artistic hub, is suffering from severe degradation due to unchecked tourism, chaotic outdoor dining structures, and lack of…
Critics Misread Duchamp's Fountain, Says Jean-Jacques Lebel opinion-review
In a critique of art historian Martin Damus's book "L'arte del neocapitalismo," artist Jean-Jacques Lebel challenges Damus's interpretation of Marcel Duchamp's "Fountain." Damus…
Proposal for an 'Amazon of Italian Libraries' to boost cultural lending opinion-review
An article on Artribune proposes creating a unified web platform for all Italian libraries, allowing citizens to borrow books, DVDs, and video games from any library nationwide…
Students debate relational art and exclusion in contemporary art system opinion-review
In a series of lessons published on Artribune, students from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, led by professor Christian Caliandro, discuss relational and community art.…
Greene Naftali Shows: Ackermann, Krebber, and More opinion-review
A new series of exhibitions at Greene Naftali and various galleries is spotlighting art created from 1987 to 2020. The showcased works focus on domestic themes, utilizing screens…
Renato Janine Ribeiro's Opinion Articles on Brazilian Politics and Society opinion-review
Renato Janine Ribeiro has authored a series of opinion pieces addressing contemporary Brazilian issues. His articles examine topics including women's empowerment, racial equality,…
Digital Art's History Ignored in NFT Hype opinion-review
Valentina Tanni argues that the discourse around digital art repeatedly ignores decades of artistic and theoretical precedent. Despite computer art emerging over sixty years ago,…
Italy's ugly voting booths for President spark design outrage opinion-review
Massimiliano Tonelli criticizes the newly installed voting booths for the Italian President election at Montecitorio as an architectural disgrace, worse than the previous…
Caterina Avataneo on Independent Curating: Ethics, Collaboration, and Agency opinion-review
In an interview with Artribune, independent curator Caterina Avataneo from Italy shares insights on her curatorial methods. Since 2015, she has been organizing exhibitions that…
Italian Cultural Organizations and Teal Management Models opinion-review
The article examines the gap between traditional hierarchical management in Italian cultural institutions and the emerging 'teal' organizational model, which emphasizes…
Sergio Risaliti on Florence's cultural battles and Museo Novecento's 2022 plans opinion-review
In an interview with Artribune, Sergio Risaliti, director of Museo Novecento in Florence, criticizes a 'caste of pseudo-intellectuals' he claims is blocking urban transformation…
Jennifer Coates' Painting 'Dryads and Pollinators (Moths)' Featured in Artcritical Review opinion-review
Jennifer Coates created the painting 'Dryads and Pollinators (Moths)' in 2021 using acrylic and spray paint on canvas measuring 72 by 96 inches. The artwork was discussed in a…

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