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• Controcultura come pratica di sviamento: Echaurren a Catania opinion-review

  Nel 1954, Hannah Arendt descrisse la cultura come un'entità storica capace di persistere nel tempo. Tuttavia, nella seconda metà del XX secolo, si sviluppa la controcultura, un…

• Christian Caliandro on the New Era and the Art of Straying opinion-review

  Christian Caliandro, an art historian and professor at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, reflects on the challenges of being a living artist, drawing on Eugenio Montale's…

• Antonio Natali on the difference between a beautiful exhibition and an exhibition of beautiful objects opinion-review

  Antonio Natali reflects on the legacy of art historian Carlo Del Bravo, who died in August 2017. Del Bravo was a severe but generous teacher at the University of Florence,…

• Lucia Veronesi on #MeToo: Art World Gender Disparities opinion-review

  In an interview with Artribune, artist Lucia Veronesi offers her perspective on the #MeToo movement and gender inequality in the art world. She describes #MeToo as a choral…

• Erede di Scaccabarozzi propone sezione Archivi alla Biennale di Venezia opinion-review

  Anastasia Rouchota-Scaccabarozzi, erede universale dell'artista Antonio Scaccabarozzi (Merate 1936 – Santa Maria Hoè 2008), ha pubblicato una lettera aperta su Artribune…

• Italian politicians attack museum directors and cultural inclusion opinion-review

  Italian politicians, including Giorgia Meloni and Luigi Brugnaro, have attacked museum directors for inclusive policies. Meloni criticized Christian Greco, director of the Museo…

• Hans Hartung's Line and Atmosphere Explored in New York Exhibition at Nahmad Contemporary opinion-review

  Hans Hartung's work is the subject of two major New York gallery presentations, signaling a rediscovery of the artist in the United States. At Nahmad Contemporary, fourteen works…

• Megan Kincaid reviews Hans Hartung exhibition at Nahmad Contemporary opinion-review

  Megan Kincaid authored a review of a Hans Hartung exhibition at Nahmad Contemporary. The review was published on February 15, 2018, on artcritical.com. It included a photograph by…

• 64 Italian intellectuals demand resignation of Rome culture councillor over Cinema America dispute opinion-review

  A controversy has erupted in Rome over the Cinema America outdoor cinema in Trastevere, which has been operating without a public tender. The city's Five Star Movement…

• Heather Morgan's Hustler series featured in artcritical review opinion-review

  Heather Morgan created four ink drawings titled Hustler I, II, III, and IV in 2017. Each work measures 14 by 11 inches and was executed on Yupo paper. The series was documented in…

• Pino Boresta critica l'art system italiano e invoca l'arte come disobbedienza opinion-review

  In un articolo d'opinione su Artribune, l'artista Pino Boresta denuncia lo stato dell'arte contemporanea italiana, accusando l'art system di essere dominato da rampolli facoltosi…

• David Brody reviews Stephanie Barber and Amy Jenkins exhibition opinion-review

  David Brody reviewed an exhibition featuring artists Stephanie Barber and Amy Jenkins. The review was published on February 14, 2018, on artcritical.com. The article was posted at…

• Culture Action Europe's Manifesto for Italian Culture: A Call for Increased Funding opinion-review

  Ahead of the March 4, 2018 Italian general elections, Culture Action Europe (CAE), an international network of cultural organizations, published a 'Manifesto for Culture' endorsed…

• Bruno Zevi's Enduring Architectural Narrative of Freedom opinion-review

  Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi examines the lasting influence of architect and historian Bruno Zevi, whose work reframes architectural history as a story of freedom through spatial…

• Christian Caliandro's Reflections on Contemporary Culture Through Memory and Critique opinion-review

  Christian Caliandro, an art historian and professor at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, weaves personal memories with literary and artistic references to explore themes of…

• Roxy in the Box on #MeToo and Gender Inequality in the Italian Art World opinion-review

  In an interview with Artribune, artist Roxy in the Box offers her perspective on the #MeToo movement and gender disparities in the Italian art system. She notes that #MeToo was…

• David Cohen Hosts Panel on Anthony McCall and Others opinion-review

  David Cohen recently led a panel discussion focused on art criticism, featuring prominent voices including Svetlana Alpers, Alex Bacon, and Ken Johnson. The group explored a range…

• Filippo Riniolo on European Identity and the Art System opinion-review

  In a response to Gian Maria Tosatti's debate on collective identity and the art system, artist Filippo Riniolo reflects on European identity, performativity, and the role of art…

• Barilli calls for Italian curators and return to central pavilion at Venice Biennale opinion-review

  Renato Barilli criticizes Paolo Baratta's appointment of Ralph Rugoff as director of the Visual Arts sector for the Venice Biennale, arguing that foreign curators lack knowledge…

• Qualities needed for a contemporary art center director: the case of Centro Pecci opinion-review

  The appointment of a new director at the Centro per l’Arte Contemporanea Luigi Pecci in Prato has sparked a discussion regarding the criteria for leadership in such institutions.…

• Review Panel Returns February 6 with David Cohen, Guests Svetlana Alpers, Alex Bacon, Ken Johnson opinion-review

  The Review Panel discussion series resumed on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Art critic David Cohen hosted the event, which featured guests including art historian Svetlana Alpers,…

• Damien Hirst's Venice show accused of copying historical and contemporary works opinion-review

  Marco Senaldi criticizes Damien Hirst's 2017 exhibition "Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable" at Punta della Dogana and Palazzo Grassi in Venice, arguing that many works…

• Review of Postcolonial Modernism: Art and Decolonization in Twentieth-Century Nigeria opinion-review

  Anneka Lenssen's 2018 review examines Chika Okeke-Agulu's 2015 book Postcolonial Modernism: Art and Decolonization in Twentieth-Century Nigeria, published by Duke University…

• Roundtable Explores Realism's Historical and Contemporary Relevance in Western Art opinion-review

  A roundtable discussion, published on February 5, 2018, by ARTMargins Online, examined the history and current state of artistic realism. Participants Dave Beech, Christoph Cox,…

• Jim Lee's Exhibition 'Half Off' Reviewed at Nicelle Beauchene Gallery opinion-review

  Kara Cox reviewed Jim Lee's exhibition 'Half Off' at Nicelle Beauchene Gallery in New York. The review was published on February 4, 2018, and included an installation shot of the…

• Serena Fineschi on #MeToo: Art World's Power Dynamics opinion-review

  Artist Serena Fineschi (Siena, 1973), based in Brussels, offers a critical perspective on the #MeToo movement in the art world. She argues that #MeToo is not a movement of ideas…

• Rome's Cinema America Summer Screenings Halted by City Bando opinion-review

  The Rome city government, led by the Movimento 5 Stelle, has announced a public tender (bando) for the summer cinema screenings in Piazza San Cosimato, effectively ending the…

• Can Art Fair Participation Increase an Artwork's Value? opinion-review

  The article explores whether art fairs can act as accreditation platforms that boost an artist's market value, drawing on economic theory of 'superstar markets' and 'reputational…

• Wendy Gittler's Critical Analysis of John Walker's Artistic Practice opinion-review

  Wendy Gittler published a critical examination of John Walker's artistic work on February 1, 2018. The analysis appeared on artcritical.com, a contemporary art publication…

• Alberto Angela's 'Meraviglie' draws record audiences but sparks debate on Italian TV culture opinion-review

  Alberto Angela's TV series 'Meraviglie. La penisola dei tesori' on Rai 1 achieved a 23.8% share, becoming one of Italy's biggest TV successes in recent years. The four-episode…

• Italian contemporary art identity debate continues opinion-review

  Raffaele Gavarro contributes to an ongoing debate on Italian contemporary art identity, responding to earlier positions by Tosatti and Caliandro. Gavarro critiques both, arguing…

• Christian Caliandro on Authenticity, Failure, and the Disappearing Self in Contemporary Art opinion-review

  In a deeply personal essay on Artribune, Christian Caliandro reflects on the nature of authenticity in contemporary art and culture, drawing parallels between Trent Reznor's album…

• Critique of Large Book Fairs: A Call for Smaller, More Frequent Events opinion-review

  Fabio Severino critiques large annual book fairs like 'Più liberi più libri' held at the Nuvola di Fuksas in Rome, arguing that they should be smaller, more thematic, and more…

• Paul Maziar's Critical Review of John Yau's Work opinion-review

  Paul Maziar authored a critical assessment of John Yau's artistic contributions, published on January 27, 2018. The analysis appeared on artcritical.com, a platform dedicated to…

• Christian Caliandro Rebuts Gian Maria Tosatti on Italian Contemporary Art Identity opinion-review

  Art historian Christian Caliandro has published an extensive open letter on Artribune, where he critiques Gian Maria Tosatti's recent essay regarding the essence of Italian…

• Art World Grapples with #MeToo as Accusations Mount Against Prominent Figures opinion-review

  The #MeToo movement, which began with the Harvey Weinstein scandal in October 2017, has now reached the art and fashion worlds. High-profile artists such as Chuck Close, whose…

• Roundtable Revisits Thomas Nozkowski's 2015 Pace Gallery Exhibition Amid New Survey opinion-review

  In 2018, a roundtable discussion from 2015 about artist Thomas Nozkowski was republished, aligning with his exhibition titled "Thomas Nozkowski 16 x 20" at Pace Gallery, which is…

• Laurie Fendrich Reviews Husband Peter Plagens' Exhibition at Nancy Hoffman Gallery opinion-review

  Laurie Fendrich, married to Peter Plagens for nearly 37 years, wrote a review of his exhibition at Nancy Hoffman Gallery without his knowledge. The show featured eight paintings…

• Laurie Fendrich's Critical Analysis of Peter Plagens' Artistic Contributions opinion-review

  Laurie Fendrich authored a critical assessment examining the artistic practice of Peter Plagens. The analysis was published on January 25, 2018, through the artcritical platform.…

• Peter Plagens Exhibition at Nancy Hoffman Gallery Reviewed by Laurie Fendrich opinion-review

  Laurie Fendrich reviewed Peter Plagens's exhibition at Nancy Hoffman Gallery in New York. The show featured three works from 2017: untitled (to J.W.R. Dunne), Quinella, and The…