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• William Corwin reviews Günter Brus and Martha Jungwirth opinion-review

  William Corwin examines the work of Austrian artist Günter Brus, focusing on his 1965 performance piece Wiener Spaziergang. The review also considers the artistic contributions of…

• Pisa Assessor Calls Keith Haring Mural 'Perverse Radical Chic' Sparks Backlash opinion-review

  Andrea Buscemi, the newly appointed Lega-party culture assessor for Pisa, ignited controversy by denouncing Keith Haring's 1989 mural 'Tuttomondo' on the 14th-century Sant'Antonio…

• Christian Caliandro's Critical Reflections on Art and Writing opinion-review

  Christian Caliandro, an art historian and cultural policy expert, publishes a series of critical reflections on art and writing in Artribune. He discusses the work of Caravaggio,…

• Bonisoli potrebbe cancellare la riforma Franceschini dei musei opinion-review

  Alberto Bonisoli, nuovo ministro dei Beni e Attività Culturali, intende abolire la riforma del predecessore Dario Franceschini che separava le figure gestionali dei musei italiani…

• Italian art fairs and local economies: strategies for growth opinion-review

  The article argues that while art fairs can generate significant economic impact on their territories, this only occurs within dynamic societies. Italy, described as stagnant,…

• Italian Art Criticism and the Ethics of Talent Scouting opinion-review

  Roberto Ago critiques the Italian art system's failure to historicize its artists since the 1990s, attributing it to a non-system that cannot identify, select, or promote the best…

• Roma e Torino: il declino culturale sotto il M5S e la sfida della ricostruzione opinion-review

  L'articolo analizza la crisi delle politiche culturali a Roma e Torino dopo le amministrazioni del Movimento 5 Stelle. A Torino, sotto Chiara Appendino, si è verificato un esodo…

• Why Italian art fairs struggle globally: a critique opinion-review

  Cristiano Seganfreddo argues that Italian art fairs lack global competitiveness due to territorial dispersion and lack of strategic coordination. He contrasts the success of Art…

• New Generation of Italian Cultural Entrepreneurs Emerges opinion-review

  A new generation of cultural entrepreneurs is emerging in Italy, supported by selective initiatives such as Funder35, cheFare, Nana Bianca, and Hangar. These young entrepreneurs…

• Italian Tax Expert Calls for Fiscal Reform to Boost Art Market opinion-review

  Federico Solfaroli Camillocci, tax advisor at Unicredit Tax Affairs, argues that Italy's outdated tax laws stifle its art market. He notes that the Italian art market grows…

• Marco Senaldi on the View from Inside: Graffiti as Occlusion opinion-review

  In an editorial for Artribune Magazine #43, philosopher and art theorist Marco Senaldi reflects on the experience of being inside a regional train car, looking out through a…

• Roberto Ago's Critique of Italian Art's Stalled Historiography opinion-review

  Roberto Ago, a visual critic and philosopher, publishes a three-part essay on Artribune diagnosing the failure to historicize Italian contemporary art from the 2000s and 2010s. He…

• Starbucks' decline linked to cultural shift, not just sales opinion-review

  Starbucks is closing 150 stores due to declining sales, but the issue is deeper than financial performance. The coffee giant's success was built on representing a specific…

• Pino Boresta on Rome's Galleria Nazionale and Urban Renewal opinion-review

  Pino Boresta reflects on the transformation of a notorious male prostitution area near Valle Giulia in Rome into a cultural space with a bar and jazz stage, linked to the new…

• Ugo La Pietra critica la pianificazione urbana di Milano opinion-review

  In un articolo pubblicato su Artribune Magazine #43, l'artista e architetto Ugo La Pietra analizza criticamente lo sviluppo urbano di Milano, evidenziando come la città non riesca…

• Nettime Mailing List and the Democracy of the Internet opinion-review

  The article explores the dynamics of online communities, focusing on the Nettime mailing list, one of the earliest and most radical digital forums founded in Amsterdam in the…

• Christina Kee Reviews Jill Nathanson's 2018 Painting 'Leitmotif' opinion-review

  Christina Kee wrote a review of Jill Nathanson's 2018 painting 'Leitmotif' on June 27, 2018. The artwork measures 45 by 27-1/2 inches and uses acrylic and polymers with oil on…

• Christina Kee Reviews Jill Nathanson's Painting 'Key of Be' from 2016 opinion-review

  Christina Kee authored a review of Jill Nathanson's 2016 painting 'Key of Be' on artcritical. The artwork, measuring 60 x 60 inches, utilizes acrylic and polymers with oil on…

• Christina Kee reviews Jill Nathanson's painting 'Morning's Address' from 2017 opinion-review

  Christina Kee wrote a review of Jill Nathanson's 2017 painting 'Morning's Address' on artcritical. The artwork measures 38-1/2 by 57-1/2 inches and uses acrylic and polymers with…

• Public Art as the Symbol of the New Millennium opinion-review

  Fabio Severino argues that public art should become the defining cultural symbol of the 21st century, akin to the role museums like the Louvre played in the 19th century. He sees…

• Anish Kapoor protests NRA's use of Cloud Gate in ad opinion-review

  In March 2018, artist Anish Kapoor wrote an open letter opposing the National Rifle Association's reproduction of his sculpture Cloud Gate in a promotional video. Kapoor argued…

• Natalie Sandstrom reviews Jordan Wolfson's work on artcritical opinion-review

  Natalie Sandstrom published a review of Jordan Wolfson's artistic practice on June 23, 2018, through the artcritical platform. The article was posted at 4:01 PM and remains…

• Jordan Wolfson's Riverboat song exhibition at David Zwirner Gallery reviewed by Natalie Sandstrom opinion-review

  Natalie Sandstrom reviewed Jordan Wolfson's exhibition featuring the work Riverboat song (2017–2018) at David Zwirner Gallery. The review was published on June 23, 2018, on…

• Proposal for modular museum exhibitions to attract new audiences opinion-review

  Stefano Monti, partner at Monti&Taft, proposes a modular format for art exhibitions, allowing visitors to choose short 30-minute visits focused on selected works or full access.…

• Italian museums: too many temporary exhibitions? opinion-review

  Renato Barilli responds to a pamphlet by Tomaso Montanari and Vincenzo Trione criticizing the excess of temporary exhibitions in Italy. While acknowledging the problem, Barilli…

• The Antagonistic Poster: From Surrealpop to Hallucination opinion-review

  Marcello Faletra traces the evolution of the antagonistic poster from the 1960s and 1970s revolts to its contemporary resurgence. After the 1980s saw few traces, the 1994 launch…

• Giuseppe Stampone and Nicola Samorì Debate Beauty, Ethics, and Art opinion-review

  In a dialogue published on Artribune, artists Giuseppe Stampone and Nicola Samorì engage in a philosophical discussion on beauty, ethics, and the role of the artist, as part of…

• Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi argues Manfredo Tafuri should be forgotten opinion-review

  In a critical essay on Artribune, Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi argues that architectural historian Manfredo Tafuri (1935–1994) should be forgotten due to his devastating critical…

• Proposta per un ministero del turismo 'in crowdsourcing' in Italia opinion-review

  L'articolo, firmato da Stefano Monti, analizza il dibattito sull'assegnazione del turismo a un ministero diverso da quello dei Beni Culturali nel nuovo esecutivo italiano.…

• Carmelania Bracco on Art, Beauty, and the Need for True Engagement opinion-review

  In a personal essay on Artribune, Carmelania Bracco reflects on her transformative encounter with the Crouching Aphrodite of Dedalsa, a marble copy of a 3rd-century BCE bronze.…

• Bronzino's restored altarpiece in Florence's periphery sparks debate on art access opinion-review

  A restored altarpiece by Agnolo Bronzino, the 'Immaculate Conception' (1570-1572), now displayed in the church of Santa Maria Regina della Pace in a peripheral area of Florence,…

• Emanoel Araújo Critiques Brazil's Persistent Racism and Social Exclusion in Interview opinion-review

  Emanoel Araújo presents a bleak perspective on social exclusion and racism in Brazil, describing it as "incredibly perverse." He reflects on his exhibition at MASP and "É Coisa de…

• Netflix's '13 Reasons Why' and BBC/HBO's 'The Casual Vacancy' Reviewed opinion-review

  Artribune reviews two television series that explore themes of absence, responsibility, and consequence. '13 Reasons Why' (Netflix, 2017), created by Brian Yorkey based on Jay…

• Antiquity's Living Presence in Contemporary Art opinion-review

  Fabrizio Federici explores how classical antiquity remains a vital force in contemporary art and society, challenging perceptions of ancient heritage as mere obligation or…

• Robert C. Morgan reviews Ha Chong-hyun's work opinion-review

  Robert C. Morgan authored a review of Ha Chong-hyun's artistic practice. The article was published on June 14, 2018, on artcritical.com. Ha Chong-hyun is a significant figure in…

• Robert C. Morgan reviews Ha Chong-Hyun exhibition at Tina Kim Gallery in 2018 opinion-review

  Robert C. Morgan authored a review of Ha Chong-Hyun's exhibition at Tina Kim Gallery in 2018. The review was published on June 14, 2018, on artcritical.com. An installation…

• Natalie Sandstrom reviews Michal Rovner's exhibition opinion-review

  Natalie Sandstrom wrote a review of Michal Rovner's exhibition on June 13, 2018. The review was published on artcritical.com. Michal Rovner is an Israeli artist known for her…

• Artist Laina Hadengue appeals to journalists after Instagram censorship opinion-review

  Artist Laina Hadengue published an open letter on artpress.com on June 13, 2018, calling on journalists to support artists against social media censorship. Her Instagram account…

• Italian Cinema's Resilient Realist Tradition opinion-review

  Christian Caliandro argues that Italian cinema over the past two decades has maintained a strong realist vein, distinct from commercial comedies and bourgeois dramas. This…

• Piero Gilardi and Walter Caporale on Art, Nature, and Ecological Consciousness opinion-review

  In a recent interview with Artribune, artist Piero Gilardi, who was born in Turin in 1942, converses with Walter Caporale, the president of Animalisti Italiani Onlus and a…