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• Italian Supreme Court rules concept store interior design protected as architectural work opinion-review

  On April 30, 2020, the Italian Supreme Court (Corte di Cassazione) delivered a verdict in a copyright case involving cosmetics companies Kiko and Wycon (sentence no. 8433). Kiko…

• Marcello Faletra on Denialism, Fascism, and the Pandemic opinion-review

  In an article published on Artribune Magazine #56, Marcello Faletra draws parallels between terrorism and the pandemic, arguing that both create a hostage society. He contrasts…

• Artistas de ascendência africana na arte brasileira: presença/ausência? opinion-review

  O artigo reflete criticamente sobre a posição dos artistas de ascendência africana na historiografia da arte brasileira, partindo da experiência curatorial de 2015 na Pinacoteca…

• Il Macro di Roma: un black cube mancato? opinion-review

  A dieci anni dall'inaugurazione del MACRO di Roma firmato da Odile Decq, il critico Pericle Guaglianone esprime un giudizio controverso sull'archistar punk. Pur elogiando il…

• Sgarbi Accused of Misleading Promises in Caravaggio Loan Affair opinion-review

  Giovanni Di Lorenzo, president of DRACMA APS, publishes a critical response to Vittorio Sgarbi's defense regarding the loan of a Caravaggio painting. Di Lorenzo accuses Sgarbi of…

• 14 policy proposals for Italian culture minister Franceschini opinion-review

  Stefano Monti, partner at Monti&Taft, has published 14 policy suggestions for Italian Culture Minister Dario Franceschini and the MiBACT (Ministry for Cultural Heritage and…

• Culture in Pandemic: Beyond Survival to Investment opinion-review

  Michele Gerace argues that funding alone is insufficient for the cultural sector during the pandemic; it must be accompanied by a vision for public institutions and economic…

• Italy's cultural sector needs a strategic plan, not just emergency aid, argues Massimiliano Zane opinion-review

  Massimiliano Zane, a cultural planner from Venice, argues that Italy's cultural sector requires a long-term industrial plan rather than temporary emergency measures during the…

• Gabriele Muccino's €1.6M Tourism Spot for Calabria Sparks Outrage Over Clichés and Waste opinion-review

  The Calabria region spent €1,663,101.56 on an 8-minute promotional short film titled "Terra Mia," directed by Gabriele Muccino, costing over €200,000 per minute. The film,…

• Art et mode : trois expositions parisiennes sous le signe des liaisons dangereuses opinion-review

  Richard Leydier explores three exhibitions in Paris that highlight the relationship between art and fashion: “Man Ray et la mode” at the Musée/Palais du Luxembourg (curated by…

• US Elections and Culture: Candidates' Stances on Arts Funding opinion-review

  While cultural issues rarely decide US elections, over five million Americans work in the cultural sector (2019 NEA data), and the pandemic threatens the industry's survival. This…

• Josh Baer Discusses Art Market Resilience During COVID-19 Pandemic opinion-review

  In November 2020, art market specialist Josh Baer participated in an interview with Eleanor Heartney for artpress. The conversation explored how the art business adapted during…

• Andrea Giunta and Bárbara Wagner & Benjamin de Burca Discuss Art Beyond the Self-Centered Subject opinion-review

  A recent seminar delved into the significance of art in today's world, particularly regarding environmental issues and creative expression. Andrea Giunta, the curator for the 12th…

• Berlin Biennial Curators Critique Pandemic Inequities and Colonial Legacies in Virtual Seminar opinion-review

  Lisette Lagnado, a curator of the 11th Berlin Biennial, argued the pandemic deepened global inequities during the VI International Virtual Seminar ARTE! Brasileiros. The event,…

• Franco 'Bifo' Berardi Calls for Reactivation of Society's Erotic Body Amid Capitalist Collapse opinion-review

  During the seminar 'Em Defesa da Natureza e da Cultura' on October 8, philosopher Franco 'Bifo' Berardi characterized modern society as being in the final stages of capitalism. He…

• Adelina Cüberyan von Fürstenberg on Armenia, War, and Cultural Identity opinion-review

  In a conversation with Artribune, curator Adelina Cüberyan von Fürstenberg reflects on the collective anguish experienced by Armenians due to the ongoing conflict in Armenia and…

• Digital mediation and the aura of art in museums opinion-review

  Lorenzo Taiuti reflects on the impact of digital reproduction on the aesthetic experience of art in museums, drawing parallels with Christopher Nolan's film Inception where…

• Privatization of Italian Opera Foundations: A Crisis in Cultural Production opinion-review

  The article argues that the privatization of Italy's 14 Fondazioni Lirico-sinfoniche, initiated by the 1996 Veltroni law (law 367/1996), has led to a crisis in artistic…

• Corpus Christi: Jan Komasa's Oscar-Nominated Film Explores Guilt and Redemption opinion-review

  Jan Komasa's film 'Corpus Christi' premiered at the Venice Film Festival's Giornate degli Autori in 2019, winning the Edipo Re Inclusion Award, and was nominated for the 2020…

• Christian Caliandro's 'Spazi matriarcali' Explores Wholeness and Art's Impermanence opinion-review

  In a philosophical essay published on Artribune, Christian Caliandro reflects on the concept of 'matriarchal spaces' as a system of thought that transcends gender, aligning with…

• COVID-19 and the Cultural Sector: A Call for a Unified Vision opinion-review

  The ongoing pandemic, coupled with increasing COVID-19 cases in Italy and worldwide, complicates the transition into a 'coexistence' phase. Citizens and policymakers are left…

• Caravaggio loan controversy: promised funds slashed, restoration deemed unnecessary opinion-review

  The loan of Caravaggio's 'The Burial of Saint Lucy' from the FEC to the MART in Trento and Rovereto for a Vittorio Sgarbi exhibition has sparked controversy. The promised €350,000…

• Conversation on the future of abstract painting with Grimaldi, Rizzo, Madesani opinion-review

  A conversation among Marco Grimaldi, Roberto Rizzo, and Angela Madesani, held on the occasion of the exhibition "La reinvenzione del quadro" at 56 di Figino Serenza (Como),…

• Renato Barilli Remembers Lea Vergine: Body Art Champion and Provocateur opinion-review

  Renato Barilli, professor emeritus at the University of Bologna, writes a personal tribute to Lea Vergine, the Italian critic and curator who died in 2020. Vergine is best known…

• Brazilian Art Institutions Reopen Without Pandemic Reflection Amid Ongoing Crises opinion-review

  Seven months after pandemic closures, São Paulo's art institutions have reopened with unchanged programming, prompting criticism for lacking reflection on the health crisis and…

• Italian museum directors envision post-pandemic cultural renewal opinion-review

  In an interview with Artribune, ten leaders from Italian museums and foundations express their visions for the upcoming season. Giò Marconi of Fondazione Marconi in Milan intends…

• Controversial Anna Magnani Statue in Rome Sparks Debate on Feminism and Public Art opinion-review

  A bronze statue of Anna Magnani, unveiled in Rome's Largo Federico Fellini during the Rome Film Festival, has ignited controversy over its artistic merit and feminist messaging.…

• Sexism and Power Dynamics in the Art World: An Italian Perspective opinion-review

  On December 24, 2019, an open letter from Il Campo Innocente, entitled 'Nessun* tocchi il Fallo/Fabre,' sparked discussions regarding sexism within the Italian art community. This…

• LinkedIn as the last refuge for serious cultural discussion opinion-review

  Francesco Cascino argues that social media platforms like Facebook have failed to foster meaningful cultural discourse, instead promoting superficiality and manipulation. He…

• Ecofeminism in Art: From Ancient Goddesses to Contemporary Practice opinion-review

  Curator Tara Londi delves into ecofeminist art, positing that women were the original artists and connecting their bond with nature to themes of oppression and spiritual strength.…

• Dada and Counterculture: Shared Roots of Rebellion opinion-review

  Francesco Ciaponi's article for Artribune explores the profound connections between the Dada movement and the 1960s Counterculture, arguing that Dada's legacy—often overlooked by…

• Italian cultural sector criticized for prioritizing grand themes over basic infrastructure opinion-review

  Stefano Monti, partner at Monti&Taft, argues in an Artribune opinion piece that the Italian cultural sector suffers from a disconnect between ambitious discourse and practical…

• EUIPO Cancels Banksy's Trademark for 'Flower Thrower' Over Bad Faith opinion-review

  The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has declared null a trademark application by Banksy's Pest Control Office Ltd. for the iconic image 'Flower Thrower,'…

• Van Eyck's Ghent Altarpiece as a Lens on Flemish-Tuscan Artistic Parallels opinion-review

  Renato Barilli uses Jan van Eyck's Ghent Altarpiece (c. 1432) to revisit the historiographical question of parallels between early 15th-century Flemish and Tuscan painters. He…

• Ratched su Netflix: recensione della serie con Sarah Paulson opinion-review

  La serie Netflix 'Ratched', creata da Ryan Murphy, è un prequel del film 'Qualcuno volò sul nido del cuculo' (1975), vincitore di cinque Oscar. Sarah Paulson interpreta…

• Christian Caliandro on Matriarchal Spaces and Interesting Times opinion-review

  Christian Caliandro reflects on the Biennale di Venezia 2019 theme "May You Live in Interesting Times," questioning why contemporary art failed to predict the pandemic and its…

• Italian Architects Demand Gender Equality in Language and Profession opinion-review

  A group of Italian architects—Katia Accossato, Katia Fucci, Marialuisa Palumbo, and Francesca Perani—publish an open letter on Artribune calling for an end to gender…

• 10 Rules for Creating the Perfect Virtual Gallery opinion-review

  Virtual galleries have become a major trend in 2020, yet they remain poorly defined. A decalogue offers provocative guidelines for these tools. The virtual gallery should provide…

• Theatre must rethink itself amid global emergency opinion-review

  During lockdown, museums and libraries introduced product innovations, while theatre remained hesitant. As a new lockdown looms, other sectors have processes in place, but theatre…

• Pier Luigi Sacco: La pandemia come occasione per riformare la cultura italiana opinion-review

  Pier Luigi Sacco, il presidente della Facoltà di Arti, Mercati e Patrimoni della Cultura all'Università IULM di Milano, ha scritto un interessante saggio su Artribune Magazine #55…