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Adrian Tranquilli criticizes Macro Asilo as a symptom of broader institutional crisis opinion-review
Adrian Tranquilli endorses Massimiliano Tonelli's critique of Macro Asilo, arguing that the project exemplifies a dangerous trend that, if unchallenged, could become the dominant…
Gio Pistone on Street Art, Murals, and the Loss of Countercultural Edge opinion-review
In an interview with Artribune, Italian street artist Gio Pistone discusses the evolution of street art from its origins as a countercultural movement to its current…
Kyle Coniglio Reviews Julie Heffernan's Exhibition on artcritical opinion-review
Kyle Coniglio published a review of Julie Heffernan's exhibition on October 5, 2018, through the artcritical platform. The review analyzes Heffernan's artistic practice and the…
Julie Heffernan's 2018 painting Self-Portrait with Spill featured in artcritical review opinion-review
A 2018 oil painting by Julie Heffernan titled Self-Portrait with Spill was documented on artcritical's platform. Measuring 96 by 68 inches, the work was created using oil on…
MACRO director Giorgio De Finis accused of stealing articles for museum catalog opinion-review
Giorgio De Finis, director of the MACRO museum in Rome, has been accused of compiling a catalog entirely from articles about himself without obtaining permission from the authors…
Italy's Failure to Rebuild: The Missed Opportunity of Genoa's Morandi Bridge opinion-review
Massimiliano Tonelli's editorial on Artribune Magazine #45 critiques Italy's inability to turn the 2018 collapse of the Morandi Bridge in Genoa into an opportunity for urban…
The Role of Lighting in Exhibition Success: A Plea for Philological Accuracy opinion-review
Fabrizio Federici argues that museums and exhibitions neglect the original lighting conditions under which artworks were conceived, compromising their intended effect. He cites…
Furti e fraintendimenti al Macro Asilo di Roma: il museo autogestito tra retorica e incidenti opinion-review
Il 30 settembre 2018 ha aperto a Roma il MACRO Asilo, diretto da Giorgio De Finis, ispirato al modello del MAAM. Il museo rifiuta mostre tradizionali e critica, puntando su…
Peter Malone reviews David Row's exhibition at artcritical opinion-review
On October 2, 2018, artcritical published a review by Peter Malone focusing on the work of artist David Row. The review examines Row's artistic practice and exhibition…
David Row's Counter Clockwise Exhibition at Loretta Howard Gallery opinion-review
David Row's exhibition Counter Clockwise was presented at Loretta Howard Gallery. The show featured installation photography documenting the display. Peter Malone reviewed the…
Ilona Németh's Eastern Sugar Exhibition at Kunsthalle Bratislava Reviewed by Emily Verla Bovino opinion-review
Emily Verla Bovino reviewed Ilona Németh's exhibition Eastern Sugar at Kunsthalle Bratislava, which ran from April 13 to July 15, 2018. The review examines how the sugarloaf form…
Artribune Criticizes Macro Asilo, Bergamo Responds with Sarcasm opinion-review
On September 29, 2018, Artribune published a critical analysis of Rome's Macro museum, reopened as Macro Asilo under director Giorgio De Finis, framing it as the first museum…
Christian Caliandro's Poetic Reflection on Art, Love, and Identity in Turbulent Times opinion-review
In a lyrical essay on Artribune, Christian Caliandro (born 1979, contemporary art historian and professor at Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze) weaves a meditation on war, love,…
Artcritical's Review Panel Returns October 16 with Smith, Schwabsky, Pedro, and Cohen opinion-review
The Review Panel, a discussion series hosted by David Cohen, will convene on Tuesday, October 16. This session will feature critics Laila Pedro, Barry Schwabsky, and Roberta…
Karen E. Jones writes about David Wojnarowicz's 1987 diptych Wind (For Peter Hujar) opinion-review
Karen E. Jones authored a piece examining David Wojnarowicz's 1987 diptych Wind (For Peter Hujar). The artwork, created with acrylic and collaged paper on composition board,…
MACRO Roma becomes Italy's first 'regime museum' under populist government opinion-review
The MACRO (Museo d'Arte Contemporanea di Roma) has been branded the first authentic 'regime museum' in post-war Italy by Artribune editor Massimiliano Tonelli. Under director…
Ponte Morandi: tra memoria e ricostruzione, il dibattito sull'eredità di un'infrastruttura opinion-review
A un mese dal crollo del Ponte Morandi a Genova, l'architetto Vincenzo Ariu riflette sulle emozioni collettive e sul futuro del viadotto. L'evento ha scatenato empatia per le…
Italian Minister's Concern Over Versace Sale Sparks Fashion Industry Debate opinion-review
Gian Marco Centinaio, Italy's Agriculture Minister, has expressed concerns about the sale of Maison Versace and is pushing for a gathering of Italian business leaders. In a piece…
Malcolm Morley's Late Knight Paintings at Sperone Westwater Spark Critical Debate opinion-review
From September 12 to October 27, 2018, Sperone Westwater hosted 'Malcolm Morley: Tally-ho' at 257 Bowery, NYC, featuring the artist's last creations. The exhibition highlighted…
Critique of Politicized Art: Hypocrisy in Migration-Themed Works opinion-review
Roberto Ago's critical essay examines five migration-themed artworks, arguing they fail both politically and aesthetically due to hypocritical unilateral adherence to hospitality.…
Art as Political or Politicized: A Theoretical Duel opinion-review
In a special issue for Flash Art's 50th anniversary, economist Pierluigi Sacco and artist Italo Zuffi debate whether art is inherently political or merely politicized. Sacco…
Christoph Büchel's border wall prototypes as art to fight xenophobia opinion-review
Christoph Büchel has turned eight prototypes of Donald Trump's proposed US-Mexico border wall into artworks, petitioning to have them listed as national monuments. The prototypes,…
Beral Madra on Turkish Art's Political Landscape and Biennial Evolution opinion-review
Beral Madra, a Turkish curator, was a significant force behind the Bucharest Biennale called Edit Your Future, which took place from May 17 to July 8, 2018. She also played a…
Netflix e cinema: la coesistenza è possibile? Il caso 'Sulla mia pelle' opinion-review
Il 12 settembre 2018, il film 'Sulla mia pelle' di Alessio Cremonini, con Alessandro Borghi, è uscito contemporaneamente al cinema (distribuito da Lucky Red) e su Netflix. Il…
Bonisoli's First 100 Days at MiBAC: A Critique of Hesitation opinion-review
The article criticizes Italian Culture Minister Alberto Bonisoli's first 100 days in office, arguing that the timeframe is too short to judge a five-year mandate, especially given…
Luigi Di Maio's Gaffe on Taranto's Archaeological Museum Ignites Controversy opinion-review
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio sparked outrage after claiming on Rai's CartaBianca that Taranto lacks a museum worthy of Magna Graecia. Eva Degl'Innocenti, director…
David Carrier reviews Brian O'Doherty's work on artcritical opinion-review
David Carrier authored a review of Brian O'Doherty's work, published on artcritical on September 12, 2018. The piece examines O'Doherty's contributions, analyzing his artistic and…
Piri Halasz reviews Richard Timperio's work on artcritical opinion-review
On September 11, 2018, artcritical published a review by Piri Halasz focusing on the work of artist Richard Timperio. The article appeared on the artcritical website, which…
Gae Aulenti: A Defense Against Harsh Criticism opinion-review
Vincenzo Latina defends Gae Aulenti against what he sees as unfair and reductive criticism, particularly from Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi and an Artribune article that labeled her…
Two Italian Curators Debate Globalization vs. Local Identity in Art opinion-review
In a feature for Artribune's Versus column, curators Domenico de Chirico and Lorenzo Madaro discuss the tension between global and local in contemporary art. De Chirico, artistic…
Fotografare monumenti e edifici pubblici: tra libertà di panorama e diritto d'autore opinion-review
La libertà di panorama, che consente di fotografare edifici, monumenti e vedute pubbliche, è riconosciuta in vari paesi europei come Gran Bretagna, Spagna, Portogallo e Germania,…
100 Days of Bonisoli: Little Substance at Italy's Culture Ministry opinion-review
Alberto Bonisoli, the technocrat minister from the Five Star Movement, has completed 100 days as head of Italy's Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities. Despite a background…
Renzo Piano's Free Bridge Design for Genoa Sparks Controversy Among Architects opinion-review
Following the collapse of the Morandi bridge in Genoa, architect Renzo Piano presented a free design for a new bridge to Liguria Governor Giovanni Toti, sparking debate among…
Ridurre il cuneo fiscale per combattere la disoccupazione culturale in Italia opinion-review
L'articolo di Stefano Monti su Artribune critica il dibattito ricorrente sull'alta disoccupazione nel settore culturale italiano, definendolo inutile e focalizzato sui sintomi…
Italian Culture Minister Bonisoli Criticized for Sharing Propaganda on Facebook opinion-review
Italy’s Cultural Heritage Minister, Alberto Bonisoli, faces backlash following a Facebook post on August 28, 2018, that shared a politically charged article by Deputy Prime…
Christian Caliandro's Summer Theory: Art, Ritual, and the Vernacular opinion-review
Christian Caliandro, an art historian and professor at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, publishes a reflective essay titled "Summer Theory" on Artribune. He explores the…
Charlie Hebdo's Morandi Bridge Cartoon Sparks Italian Outrage opinion-review
Charlie Hebdo's latest cover, depicting the collapsed Morandi Bridge in Genoa with a caricatured African migrant sweeping debris, has ignited fury in Italy. The cartoon, on issue…
Italian Culture Minister Bonisoli outlines priorities in Artribune interview opinion-review
In a discussion with Artribune, Alberto Bonisoli, the Italian Minister of Cultural Heritage, shared important strategies, highlighting a phased hiring initiative and an increase…
La crisi dell'esperto nell'era digitale: un'analisi di Francesco De Biase opinion-review
In un editoriale su Artribune Magazine #44, Francesco De Biase analizza la perdita di rappresentatività degli esperti in vari ambiti (cultura, medicina, psicologia, giornalismo).…
Museums in Italy: A Success Story of Cultural Promotion opinion-review
Fabio Severino argues that Italy's cultural sector can thrive by reimagining existing resources rather than seeking new ones. He cites Rome's failure to present fundable projects…

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