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• Lorenzo Balbi and Alberto Zanchetta Debate Specialization vs. Interdisciplinarity in Contemporary Art opinion-review

  Lorenzo Balbi, artistic director of MAMbo – Museo d'Arte Moderna di Bologna and head of the Area Arte Moderna e Contemporanea of Istituzione Bologna Musei, and Alberto Zanchetta,…

• Italy's cultural districts: a failed promise opinion-review

  Despite significant investments and widespread enthusiasm, Italy has failed to create functional cultural districts. The concept, borrowed from industrial districts, aimed to…

• Adpology: A Satirical Spot Exposes Advertising's Sexist Clichés opinion-review

  On International Women's Day 2018, a British advertisement titled 'An Adpology' (a portmanteau of advertising and apology) was released online, directed by Tiny Bullet and…

• Aszure Barton, Kylián, and Béjart at La Scala: A Critical Review opinion-review

  At Teatro alla Scala in Milan, a triple bill of contemporary dance premiered in 2018, featuring works by Aszure Barton, Jiří Kylián, and Maurice Béjart. Canadian choreographer…

• Italian Cultural Policy After 2018 Election: A Post-Truth Era opinion-review

  The March 2018 Italian election resulted in a clear defeat for the ruling parties, including the Democratic Party (PD) and Forza Italia, while Angelino Alfano's party was…

• Rodney Dickson Discusses Painting's Spiritual Core and Violent Impulse in Bushwick Exhibition Interview opinion-review

  Rodney Dickson's untitled exhibition at David & Schweitzer Contemporary in Bushwick runs until March 28, 2018, featuring abstract works with paint layers up to three inches thick.…

• Christian Caliandro's reflections on a decaying Southern Italian town opinion-review

  Christian Caliandro reflects on Petrosa Jonica, a Southern Italian town marked by decay and neglect. He describes exposed electrical wires as a metaphor for forgotten history, and…

• LAPD Art Theft Detective Don Hrycyk on Art Fraud and Forgery opinion-review

  Andrea Olcese, a collector, discovered he had purchased a fake artwork and was contacted by the FBI and LAPD. He interviewed Detective Don Hrycyk of the LAPD Art Theft Detail,…

• Italian public debate fails to influence policy opinion-review

  Public debate in Italy has become dysfunctional, serving as entertainment rather than a democratic tool to influence government action. The author argues that issues like Art…

• Artist Ivana Spinelli on #MeToo and Gender Inequality in the Art World opinion-review

  In an interview with Artribune, Italian artist Ivana Spinelli reflects on the #MeToo movement and its impact on the art world. She describes the movement as opening a window in a…

• 40 Years After Aldo Moro's Kidnapping: Italy's Unresolved Trauma opinion-review

  Christian Caliandro reflects on the 40th anniversary of Aldo Moro's kidnapping and assassination by the Red Brigades, arguing that the event has left Italy in a state of paralysis…

• Clara Tosi Pamphili on #MeToo: Respect but Not Total Agreement opinion-review

  Clara Tosi Pamphili, a fashion and costume historian and curator, shares her nuanced views on the #MeToo movement in an interview with Artribune. She expresses respect for the…

• Roman Kalinovski reviews Chris Dorland's 2017 digital painting Untitled (Drift Upload) opinion-review

  Roman Kalinovski authored a review of Chris Dorland's 2017 artwork Untitled (Drift Upload) on March 15, 2018. The piece measures 94 by 46 inches and employs UV ink on Alumacore.…

• Roman Kalinovski reviews Chris Dorland's 2017 UV ink work Untitled (Overclock) opinion-review

  Roman Kalinovski wrote about Chris Dorland's 2017 artwork Untitled (Overclock) on March 15, 2018. The piece measures 78 by 44 inches and uses UV ink on Alumacore. Lyles & King…

• Deborah Peterson Small on Racism, Drug Policies, and Police Violence in Brazil and the U.S. opinion-review

  Activist and lawyer Deborah Peterson Small, 60, founder of Break the Chains, analyzes systemic racism through the lens of the "war on drugs" and police violence, drawing parallels…

• New York's Russian Revolution Centennial Exhibitions and Programs in 2017 opinion-review

  The centennial of the Russian Revolution in 2017 prompted numerous interdisciplinary events across New York City examining the 1917 event's historical and political legacy. At the…

• Massimo Carboni ritrae Gillo Dorfles come moralista contemporaneo opinion-review

  In un articolo su Artribune, Massimo Carboni analizza l'opera critica ed estetica di Gillo Dorfles, descrivendolo come un moralista nel senso alto del termine, capace di…

• Rubble and Ruins in Italian Cinema: From Rossellini to Fellini opinion-review

  Christian Caliandro's article on Artribune examines the symbolic use of rubble and ruins in Italian cinema, focusing on Roberto Rossellini's War Trilogy, Ettore Scola's "Dramma…

• Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi on Aldo Rossi: Architecture Between Order and Play opinion-review

  Born in Catania in 1956, architecture critic Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi reflects on the impact of Aldo Rossi, drawing from a 1983 interview conducted by Franco Raggi for Modo…

• Christian Caliandro critica il bipensiero nel sistema dell'arte contemporanea opinion-review

  In un articolo su Artribune, lo storico dell'arte Christian Caliandro denuncia la dissociazione tra dichiarazioni e pratiche nel mondo dell'arte contemporanea. Caliandro osserva…

• Critic Questions Value of Independent Art Fair opinion-review

  A recent critique of the Independent Art Fair raised concerns about its relevance, implying that attendance may not be justified. Featured artists include Brice Dellsperger,…

• Domenico Quaranta on Art, Technology, and Post-Medium Condition opinion-review

  In an interview with Davide Dal Sasso on Artribune, critic and curator Domenico Quaranta discusses the impact of digital technologies on contemporary art. He traces the evolution…

• Raffaele Gavarro on the Fragmented State of Italian Contemporary Art opinion-review

  In a lengthy essay on Artribune, critic Raffaele Gavarro argues that Italian contemporary art is hindered by a nostalgic reliance on its historical past, which prevents it from…

• Review of Koh-i-Noor Art Supplies: Colored Pencils and Drawing Paper opinion-review

  A review examines several art products from Koh-i-Noor Hardtmuth, a Czech manufacturer founded in 1790. The assessment covers the Polycolor, woodless, and Tri-Tone colored pencil…

• Gillo Dorfles on the Inescapable Individualism of Postmodernity opinion-review

  Curator Daniele Capra recalls his encounters with the late art critic Gillo Dorfles, who argued that capitalism's consumerist pressures transformed artists from societal members…

• Franco Angeli e Kerouac: un incontro che sfida il classismo culturale opinion-review

  Christian Caliandro riflette sul classismo nel sistema artistico e culturale, partendo dall'incontro tra Jack Kerouac e Franco Angeli a Roma nel 1966. Dopo essere stato aggredito…

• David Cohen reviews The Art Show at Park Avenue Armory featuring Set (1972) by Chimes opinion-review

  David Cohen reviewed The Art Show at the Park Avenue Armory, where Thomas Chimes's 1972 mixed media construction Set was presented. The work measures 17 by 13 by 1 inches and was…

• Digital Archives and Contemporary Art: Challenges and Opportunities opinion-review

  Gabriella De Marco, professor of contemporary art history at the University of Palermo, reflects on the state of digital archives in contemporary art. She contrasts the…

• Italian Election 2018: Cultural Policies Across Party Platforms opinion-review

  An analysis of Italian political party programs for the 2018 elections reveals a lack of substantial cultural policy differentiation. The Movimento 5 Stelle, PD, and Lega di…

• Leo Walford's Analysis of Michael Landy's 2001 Performance Art Piece 'Break Down' opinion-review

  Leo Walford examines Michael Landy's 2001 performance work 'Break Down', documented in a photograph by Julian Stallabrass. The analysis was published on March 1, 2018, through…

• Gender Studies and Feminist Movements Reshape Brazilian Academia and Society opinion-review

  In 2001, academic circles in England experienced a resurgence of feminist theories from the 1970s, particularly through Gender Studies and queer theory, which intersected with…

• Italian Centre-Left's Cultural Proposals for 2018 Elections Scrutinized opinion-review

  An examination of the cultural agendas from the centre-left coalition for Italy's 2018 general election reveals a deficiency in innovative ideas. Civica Popolare, under Beatrice…

• Sebastian Chan on digital strategy for museums opinion-review

  Sebastian Chan, Chief Experience Officer at ACMI – Australian Centre for the Moving Image, discusses digital communication and revenue models for museums. He argues that digital…

• Christian Caliandro's Philosophical Reflection on Order, Doubt, and Art opinion-review

  In a personal piece for Artribune, Christian Caliandro (born 1979), who serves as an art historian and professor at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, examines themes of…

• Lega's 2018 Electoral Program Surprises with Detailed Culture and Tourism Proposals opinion-review

  During the 2018 Italian general election, the center-right coalition presented a program that was largely ambiguous regarding cultural issues, with only slight mentions in points…

• Patrizia Asproni on #MeToo and Gender Equality in Italian Art opinion-review

  Patrizia Asproni, President of the Museo Marino Marini in Florence, discusses the #MeToo movement's impact on the art world and gender inequality in Italy. She praises the…

• Italian fashion press accused of uncritical enthusiasm during fashion weeks opinion-review

  Aldo Premoli critiques the Italian and international fashion press for its uncritical, effusive coverage of fashion weeks, arguing that journalists, bloggers, and influencers…

• Contemporary Art Market Dynamics and Educational Trends Analyzed opinion-review

  An article examines the contemporary art landscape, highlighting market dynamics where marketing and branding often overshadow artistic quality. It discusses how artists like Jeff…

• Can culture alone ensure social cohesion? opinion-review

  A polemic involving Christian Greco and the Museo Egizio di Torino has sparked a debate on the role of culture in social cohesion. The author argues that political correctness,…

• Media oggi: puzzle o patchwork? L'analisi di Lella Mazzoli opinion-review

  L'88% degli italiani si informa ancora principalmente attraverso la televisione, ma il suo ruolo è cambiato radicalmente con l'avvento del web. Lella Mazzoli, in un articolo su…