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• Polish Artists Explore Race and Ethnicity in Recent Solo Exhibitions opinion-review

  A recent essay examines how five contemporary Polish artists have addressed themes of race and ethnicity in their solo exhibitions. The analysis reveals that race served as a…

• Procida's Risks and Opportunities as Italian Capital of Culture 2022 opinion-review

  Procida, a small island with just over 10,000 inhabitants, has been designated Italian Capital of Culture for 2022. The article, written by Stefano Monti, partner at Monti&Taft,…

• Fase Tre: La percezione del futuro opinion-review

  Carmelania Bracco's essay, part of the 'Fase Tre' series on Artribune, reflects on the perception of the future in the context of the pandemic. Drawing from Donna Haraway's…

• Giorgio de Chirico's Timeless Cities: A Metaphysical Journey opinion-review

  In a reflective article for Artribune, Luca Cantore D'Amore explores the enduring relevance of Giorgio de Chirico's metaphysical cityscapes. Drawing on lectures by the late…

• Museums' post-lockdown future hinges on three key strategies opinion-review

  As museums worldwide await reopening dates, with the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia confirming extended closures, the sector debates its post-pandemic role. Marco Bazzini…

• Giovanna Cassese: AFAM reform needed for Italy's art education system opinion-review

  In an interview with Artribune, Giovanna Cassese, the President of ISIA Faenza, advocates for comprehensive reform of Italy's Alta Formazione Artistica e Musicale (AFAM) system.…

• American Cultural Production Confronts National Trauma Post-Capitol Hill opinion-review

  In the wake of the January 6, 2021 insurrection at Capitol Hill, American cultural output has engaged in a significant self-reflection over the past two decades. This emerging…

• Ecomuseums as the Future of Museums: A Post-Pandemic Model opinion-review

  The article argues that ecomuseums, a concept born in the 1970s, are the ideal museum model for a post-pandemic world. Coined by Hugues de Varine and refined by Georges Henri…

• Neuroestetica: perché l'esperienza fisica dell'arte è insostituibile opinion-review

  Un articolo su Artribune esplora il rapporto tra neuroestetica, corpo e luoghi dell'arte contemporanea, sostenendo che la fruizione digitale non può sostituire l'esperienza…

• Cristiana Perrella defends museum reopening during pandemic opinion-review

  Cristiana Perrella, director of Centro Pecci in Prato, Italy, argues that museums should remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic, criticizing the government's indiscriminate…

• Christian Caliandro on Responsibility and Unpredictability in Art opinion-review

  In this opinion piece, Christian Caliandro argues that contemporary art must reclaim unpredictability and responsibility, shedding layers of immediate gratification and false…

• Why Keeping Museums Closed During Pandemic Is the Saddest but Fairest Choice opinion-review

  Massimiliano Tonelli argues that keeping museums closed during the pandemic, while sad, is the most just decision. He refutes the idea that closures are a conspiracy against…

• Banksy's Palermo show: a spectacle of commodified rebellion opinion-review

  Marcello Faletra critiques a Banksy exhibition in Palermo, arguing that the artist's critical edge is neutralized by market forces and institutional display. The show, titled…

• Genoa’s architectural heritage under threat from political mismanagement opinion-review

  Emanuele Piccardo argues that Genoa has lost its postwar architectural avant-garde status due to cultural and political decline, especially since 2017 under mayor Marco Bucci. The…

• Marco Senaldi critiques UN Agenda 2030 as ideological supplement masking profit motive opinion-review

  In an article published on Artribune Magazine #57, philosopher and curator Marco Senaldi draws a parallel between the red palm weevil infestation on Capri and the UN's Agenda 2030…

• Richard Leydier on Monoliths, Aliens, and the Urge to Believe opinion-review

  In his year-end column for artpress, critic Richard Leydier reflects on the global phenomenon of mysterious monoliths appearing in 2020, linking them to John McCracken's…

• Italian museums at a crossroads over private management of ancillary services opinion-review

  The Italian Ministry of Culture is facing a strategic choice regarding the management of ancillary services (audioguides, guided tours, bookshops, etc.) in state museums. Since…

• Top 10 Films of 2020: From Jojo Rabbit to Favolacce opinion-review

  The ten standout films of 2020, influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, are highlighted in the article. Among Italian cinema, 'Volevo Nascondermi' (directed by Giorgio Diritti)…

• Photographer Uliano Lucas Reflects on Milan's Urban Changes and Social Values opinion-review

  Photographer Uliano Lucas has documented Milan's urban transformations, including a notable image of an immigrant in front of the Pirellone skyscraper. He critiques the city's…

• Marjorie Welish reviews Thomas Scheibitz's work on artcritical opinion-review

  Marjorie Welish published a review of Thomas Scheibitz's work on December 23, 2020. The article appeared on artcritical.com, a platform powered by WordPress. Welish's critical…

• Thomas Scheibitz's 2020 sculpture Magnet featured in artcritical review opinion-review

  A mixed media sculpture titled Magnet by Thomas Scheibitz was created in 2020. The work measures 82 5/8 by 37 3/8 by 11 7/8 inches. Tanya Bonakdar Gallery in New York represents…

• Picasso's Erotic 'Figures at the Seaside' Analyzed by Catherine Millet opinion-review

  In the latest episode of 'Le chef-d'œuvre du moment,' Catherine Millet delves into Pablo Picasso's 1931 artwork 'Figures au bord de la mer,' which he created on January 12, 1931,…

• Kunsthalle Wien Exhibition Draws from Bilal Khbeiz's Writings on Globalization opinion-review

  An exhibition titled "...of bread, wine, cars, security and peace" was presented at Kunsthalle Wien Museumsquartier in Vienna from March 3 to October 4, 2020. The show's…

• Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi critiques Gabetti e Isola's legacy in architecture opinion-review

  In a feature for Artribune's 'Architetti d'Italia' series, Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi evaluates architects Roberto Gabetti (1925-2000) and Aimaro Isola (born 1928), claiming they…

• Ravenna Tribunal's Gorilla Sculptures Spark Controversy opinion-review

  In Ravenna, Italy, a political dispute has arisen concerning bronze gorilla sculptures created by Davide Rivalta, which have been situated in the Tribunal's courtyard for 18…

• Partenariato e co-progettazione per il futuro della cultura opinion-review

  Nel numero 57 di Artribune Magazine, si afferma che la pandemia ha reso necessario concepire un futuro culturale attraverso approcci complessi e olistici. L'autore, un…

• Fase Tre: Che cosa rimane — l'arte come edicola votiva opinion-review

  Christian Caliandro riflette su cosa resta dell'arte dopo la pandemia, citando Elena Ferrante, Mary Shelley e Antonin Artaud. L'opera d'arte viene paragonata a un'edicola votiva:…

• Florence Mayor Sues Art Historian Tomaso Montanari for €165,000 Over Criticism on Report opinion-review

  The Mayor and City Council of Florence have filed a lawsuit against art historian Tomaso Montanari, seeking €165,000 in damages for statements he made during a Report broadcast.…

• Angela Vettese on AFAM: Strengths, Weaknesses, and the Future of Art Education in Italy opinion-review

  In an interview with Artribune, Angela Vettese, curator, professor, and director of the master's degree program in Visual Arts and Fashion at IUAV University of Venice, discusses…

• Milan Metro M4's Art4 Call: No Budget, No Curators, Just Decoration opinion-review

  Milan's new Metro Line M4, a €1.94 billion project connecting east to southwest with an estimated 86 million passengers annually, has launched 'Arte4', a call for artistic…

• Could Cattelan's Banana Have Inspired Pantone's 2021 Colors? opinion-review

  A viral post by San Francisco artist Doctor Popular on Facebook suggests that Maurizio Cattelan's banana artwork "The Comedian" may have influenced Pantone's 2021 Colors of the…

• Critique of Stefano Boeri's Primula Pavilion as a Missed Symbolic Opportunity opinion-review

  Francesco Cascino criticizes Stefano Boeri's primula-shaped gazebo for Italy's Covid-19 vaccination campaign, arguing the symbol is banal and fails to capture the collective…

• Critique of Stefano Boeri's Primrose Vaccination Pavilion as Cosmetic Politics opinion-review

  Antonio Ottomanelli criticizes the primrose-themed vaccination pavilions designed by architect Stefano Boeri for Italy's Covid-19 vaccination campaign, arguing they serve as…

• Italy's cultural heritage is immeasurable. (Too immeasurable?) opinion-review

  Massimiliano Tonelli argues that Italy's vast cultural heritage poses significant marketing and communication challenges. The pandemic-induced domestic tourism has highlighted the…

• Picasso's 'Femme étendue sur la plage' Analyzed by Catherine Millet opinion-review

  In the second episode of a special series on Picasso, art critic Catherine Millet examines the painting 'Femme étendue sur la plage' (Woman Lying on the Beach), created on August…

• Antonello Tolve on AFAM: Italian Art Education's Strengths and Weaknesses opinion-review

  In an interview with Artribune, curator and art history professor Antonello Tolve discusses the state of Italy's Alta Formazione Artistica e Musicale (AFAM) system. Tolve, who…

• Drawing's resurgence during lockdown signals a shift in art's hierarchy opinion-review

  During the COVID-19 lockdown, drawing experienced a notable resurgence as artists confined to home returned to paper and pencil. Initiatives like Ugo La Pietra and Corrado Levi's…

• Christian Caliandro's 'Fase Tre' Reflects on Memory and Post-Apocalypse in Art opinion-review

  Christian Caliandro's article 'Fase Tre. Ricordi e postapocalisse' on Artribune (December 2020) explores themes of memory, post-apocalyptic sensibility, and the shifting locus of…

• Italian Constitutional Localism and Cultural Renewal Post-Covid opinion-review

  The article, published on Artribune Magazine #56, argues for a renewed constitutional localism in Italian cultural policy, linking Article 9 (promotion of culture and protection…

• Italy's 'VIP' culture blocks young professionals from leadership roles opinion-review

  An opinion piece on Artribune criticizes Italy's systemic accumulation of multiple high-profile positions by a small group of well-known individuals, often over 60, who serve as…