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• Christian Caliandro on the Essence of Masterpieces and Artistic Integrity opinion-review

  In the fifth installment of his series 'Conquistando luce,' Christian Caliandro argues that the purpose of an artwork—and of the artist and curator—is not self-promotion but to…

• Museums must prioritize quality of experience over visitor numbers, says Egyptian Museum director opinion-review

  Christian Greco, director of the Museo Egizio in Turin, argues that museums should not focus solely on visitor numbers but on the quality of the experience and accessibility. He…

• Claire McConaughy's Painting 'Beach Pines' Featured in Artcritical Review opinion-review

  Claire McConaughy created the oil painting 'Beach Pines' in 2019, measuring 60 by 72 inches. The work was featured in a review published on artcritical on November 22, 2019. John…

• Italy's Malaise and Political Cowardice: The Social Quarrel Over Venice and Matera opinion-review

  The article critiques Italian political culture through the lens of recent natural disasters in Venice (acqua alta) and Matera (nubifragio). It argues that Italian politicians…

• Fabrizio Bellomo criticizes Stefano Boeri's Vertical Forest as greenwashing spectacle opinion-review

  In an editorial on Artribune, Fabrizio Bellomo critiques Stefano Boeri's Vertical Forest projects in Milan and Tirana, arguing they are visual gimmicks that generate photogenic…

• Degas's Blurred Pianist: A Detail That Steals the Show opinion-review

  Catherine Millet reflects on a detail in Edgar Degas's "La Répétition de chant" (circa 1873), on view at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris from September 24, 2019, to January 19, 2020.…

• German Federal Court Rules on Artist's Moral Rights in Destruction of Works opinion-review

  The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) issued three rulings on February 21, 2019, addressing whether the destruction of an artwork violates the artist's moral rights under…

• Theme parks as a model for cultural institutions opinion-review

  Fabio Severino argues that cultural institutions should take inspiration from theme parks, which thrive on business-driven experimentation and innovation. Disneyland Paris employs…

• Acqua alta a Venezia: un'opportunità per ripensare la città opinion-review

  L'editoriale di Stefano Monti su Artribune critica le reazioni polemiche all'acqua alta a Venezia, invitando a trasformare l'evento in un'opportunità per un piano di resilienza.…

• Critique of Animating Historical Artworks in Museums opinion-review

  Fabrizio Federici criticizes the trend of animating historical artworks through multimedia and video, arguing it undermines their aesthetic value. He contends that static…

• Max Kozloff Reflects on John Singer Sargent's 'Gassed' a Century After Its Creation opinion-review

  In 1919, 'Gassed,' a painting by John Singer Sargent, was showcased at the Imperial War Museum in London. This nine-by-twenty-one-foot artwork illustrates British soldiers who…

• Conquistando luce (IV): Christian Caliandro on Masterpieces, DNA, and Cultural Policy opinion-review

  In his latest installment of "Conquistando luce," Christian Caliandro explores how masterpieces create their unique contexts, setting themselves apart from works that merely…

• Barilli's Critique of Biennale di Venezia's Curatorial Direction opinion-review

  Renato Barilli, professor emeritus at the University of Bologna, published an editorial on Artribune criticizing the current direction of the Biennale di Venezia. He argues for a…

• Kosme de Barañano on the Purpose of Exhibitions and Lincoln Kirstein's Overlooked MoMA Show opinion-review

  In an editorial for Artribune, curator Kosme de Barañano examines the importance and expenses associated with art exhibitions, specifically referencing his Baselitz showcase at…

• Film della settimana: La belle époque, Parasite, La famosa invasione degli orsi in Sicilia opinion-review

  La recensione di Margherita Bordino su Artribune segnala tre film imperdibili della settimana: 'La belle époque', 'Parasite' e 'La famosa invasione degli orsi in Sicilia'. 'La…

• Luca Rossi: The Critic Behind the Mask opinion-review

  Luca Rossi, the anonymous Italian art critic and artist, is examined in a critical essay by Roberto Ago. Rossi emerged around 2009 as a blogger exposing incompetence and…

• Museums as Activists: Gender-Friendly Institutions Exist, But Not in Italy opinion-review

  The article discusses the role of museums as activist institutions in contemporary society, focusing on gender diversity and sexual orientation. It highlights the publication…

• Claudio Musso on the Return of Painting: A Critical Reflection opinion-review

  Claudio Musso, coordinator of an academic course in Painting and Visual Arts, critiques the recurring narrative of a "return to painting" in the art world. He references a video…

• Maja Ćirić Reviews Nada Prlja's 'Parole, Parole' Installation at North Macedonia Pavilion opinion-review

  Maja Ćirić reviewed Nada Prlja's installation 'Parole, Parole (As a Counter-Hegemonic Gesture): Red Discussion No. 2' for the Pavilion of the Republic of North Macedonia. The work…

• Leonardo Caffo on Posthumanism, Anti-Speciesism, and the Need for a New Species opinion-review

  In an interview with Stefania Gaudiosi, philosopher Leonardo Caffo discusses his work on posthumanism, anti-speciesism, and the urgent need to rethink humanity's relationship with…

• Roe Ethridge's 2019 Still Lifes Reviewed by Dennis Kardon at Andrew Kreps Gallery opinion-review

  On October 31, 2019, Dennis Kardon published a review on artcritical, examining Roe Ethridge's exhibition at Andrew Kreps Gallery in New York. The focus was on two still lifes…

• Dennis Kardon Reviews Roe Ethridge's Work on artcritical opinion-review

  On October 31, 2019, artcritical published a review by Dennis Kardon focusing on the work of photographer Roe Ethridge. The piece examines Ethridge's photographic practice,…

• Convenzione di Faro: criticità per il patrimonio culturale italiano opinion-review

  L'articolo critica l'entusiasmo per la ratifica della Convenzione di Faro, evidenziando rischi strategici e operativi per l'Italia. L'autore, Stefano Monti, sostiene che…

• Gender Discrimination in the Art World: An Investigation opinion-review

  An investigation by Artribune reveals persistent gender discrimination in the art world, focusing on recognition, market value, and career obstacles for women artists. Historical…

• Review Panel Assesses New MoMA Expansion and Public Art Installations in New York opinion-review

  A review panel has evaluated the newly expanded Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. Located at 11 West 53rd Street in Midtown Manhattan, the institution recently underwent…

• The Review Panel Discusses Museum of Modern Art's New Permanent Installation opinion-review

  On October 29, 2019, artcritical published a discussion by The Review Panel focusing on the Museum of Modern Art's recently unveiled permanent installation in New York. The panel…

• Kehinde Wiley's 'Rumors of War' Monument Unveiled in 2019 opinion-review

  Kehinde Wiley's monumental sculpture 'Rumors of War' was created in 2019. The work represents a significant intervention in public art discourse, recontextualizing traditional…

• Christian Caliandro on Art as Relational Practice and the Infantilization of Society opinion-review

  In a personal essay on Artribune, art historian Christian Caliandro critiques contemporary society's fear of an unpredictable future, leading to paternalistic control and mass…

• Jonathan Santlofer Featured on artcritical's October 2019 Podcast Review Panel opinion-review

  Jonathan Santlofer participated in a podcast review panel discussion for artcritical in October 2019. The panel was recorded and published on October 25, 2019. The discussion…

• Christian Caliandro and Laura Cionci Exchange Neovernacular Reflections on Reality opinion-review

  In a published correspondence on Artribune, art historian Christian Caliandro and artist Laura Cionci discuss the neovernacular approach to reality, drawing on an anecdote about…

• Joker di Todd Phillips: ribellione addomesticata e nostalgia conservatrice opinion-review

  Christian Caliandro esamina il film Joker (2019), diretto da Todd Phillips e con Joaquin Phoenix nel ruolo principale, come simbolo di crisi e disintegrazione sociale, ma anche…

• Why aren't museums and galleries open in the evening? opinion-review

  Pericle Guaglianone argues that museums and galleries should be open in the evening rather than during the day, citing psychological and practical reasons. He references a 1950…

• Review of Two Books on Art Collectives and Collective Pseudonyms from 1956-1969 opinion-review

  On October 15, 2019, a review was released that analyzes two works from 2017: 'Individuals Against Individualism: Art Collectives in Western Europe (1956–1969)' by Jacopo…

• Carmelania Bracco's Manifesto Against Artistic Complacency opinion-review

  In a passionate essay published on Artribune in October 2019, artist and writer Carmelania Bracco (b. 1997) launches a fierce critique of the contemporary art world, accusing it…

• Sgarbi attacks Italia Nostra over Vitruvian Man loan suspension opinion-review

  Vittorio Sgarbi criticizes Italia Nostra for obtaining a TAR suspension of the loan of Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man from the Accademia di Venezia to the Louvre. He argues the…

• Vittorio Sgarbi Defends Noto Exhibition Works as Authentic opinion-review

  Vittorio Sgarbi, Italian art critic and politician, has penned a fiery defense of 26 artworks seized from the exhibition "L'impossibile è a Noto" in Sicily, arguing they are…

• Cultural welfare in Italy: between intentions and implementation gaps opinion-review

  The concept of 'cultural welfare' is gaining prominence in Italian public debate, yet remains largely aspirational. The World Health Organization defines health as complete…

• Chuck Close's 'Molesting' Art: A Defense of the Offensive Gaze opinion-review

  In a critical essay on Artribune, Marco Senaldi argues that Chuck Close's hyperrealist work is inherently 'molesting'—not morally, but artistically. Close's oversized photographic…

• Brazilian Artists Challenge Concrete and Neo-Concrete Canons Through Semantization opinion-review

  A critical essay examines how generations of Brazilian artists have contested the hegemonic status of Concrete and Neo-Concrete movements by "semantizing" their formal languages.…

• Art History Can Contribute to Environmental Sustainability, Professor Argues opinion-review

  Gabriella De Marco, professor of contemporary art history at the University of Palermo, published an open letter in Artribune addressed to Italian Minister of Education Lorenzo…