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Italian Superintendencies' Organizational Crisis: Workflow and Staffing Imbalances opinion-review
Stefano Monti critiques the Italian superintendencies for cultural heritage, arguing that their disorganization stems from a mismatch between objectives, personnel, and…
Editoriale: Il nuovo potere nero secondo D de La Repubblica opinion-review
Un editoriale pubblicato su Artribune esprime critiche nei confronti della copertina di D de La Repubblica del 16 dicembre 2017, che presenta il titolo "Il ritorno di Naomi. Nuovo…
Christian Caliandro on Art as Insubordination and Anti-Academic Tradition opinion-review
Christian Caliandro, an art historian and professor at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, argues for an art that is open to reality, ephemeral, and relational, rejecting…
Gian Maria Tosatti: Italy lacks a collective identity for contemporary art opinion-review
In a speech at the Galleria Nazionale di Roma on November 7, 2017, artist Gian Maria Tosatti argued that Italy lacks a philosophical idea of itself, which prevents the development…
Internet as a Tool for Artist Self-Promotion: The Cases of Federico Clapis and Jago opinion-review
The article examines the dual-edged nature of internet democratization for contemporary artists, focusing on two Italian cases: Federico Clapis (aka Dr. Clapis) and Jacopo…
Renato Barilli and Ilaria Bignotti on Militancy and Resilience in Art opinion-review
In a conversation published on Artribune, critic Renato Barilli and curator Ilaria Bignotti discuss militancy, resilience, and the evolving role of art in society. Barilli, a key…
Brera guards caught sleeping on duty amid Italian museum reform debate opinion-review
On January 5, 2018, a visitor to the Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan documented widespread negligence by security staff. Guards were found sleeping at their posts, watching videos on…
Raffaella Perna on Photography, Feminism, and Italian Academia opinion-review
Raffaella Perna highlights the expansion of photography courses in Italian universities, particularly at Bologna, Parma, and Roma Tre, featuring educators such as Claudio Marra…
Montanari vs Franceschini: Heated Debate on Italian Cultural Policy opinion-review
A debate aired on January 15, 2018, during the Italian talk show Otto e Mezzo, featuring Dario Franceschini, the Minister of Cultural Heritage and a member of the Democratic…
Christian Caliandro's reflections on impermanence and resistance in art opinion-review
Christian Caliandro, an art historian and professor at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, publishes a poetic and critical essay on the condition of living and creating in…
Roman Kalinovski reviews Frances Waite's work on artcritical opinion-review
Roman Kalinovski wrote about Frances Waite's artistic practice on January 14, 2018. The review was published on artcritical.com, a platform powered by WordPress. Kalinovski's…
Marinella Senatore and Flavio Favelli Debate Participation vs Solitude in Art opinion-review
During a discussion in Artribune's Versus series, Italian artists Marinella Senatore and Flavio Favelli share contrasting perspectives on the themes of participation and solitude…
O capitalismo brasileiro está sob ataque? opinion-review
O artigo analisa o cerco jurídico nacional e internacional a grandes corporações brasileiras, como Petrobras, empreiteiras e indústria da carne, e seu impacto na economia. Discute…
Sponsor territoriali minacciano i finanziamenti culturali opinion-review
L'articolo analizza l'evoluzione del rapporto tra imprese e cultura, evidenziando come la sponsorizzazione tradizionale stia per essere superata da un modello territoriale basato…
Christian Caliandro on the Illusion of Newness and the Tyranny of the Ego opinion-review
In a personal essay on Artribune, Christian Caliandro reflects on the concept of 'newness' and its reception in contemporary society. He argues that genuine novelty, when it…
Dawn Mellor's Exhibition 'Sirens' at team (gallery, inc.) Reviewed by Noah Dillon opinion-review
Noah Dillon reviewed Dawn Mellor's exhibition 'Sirens' at team (gallery, inc.). The review was published on January 8, 2018, on artcritical. The exhibition featured installation…
David Cohen's Review Panel Returns with Svetlana Alpers, Alex Bacon, and Ken Johnson at Brooklyn Public Library opinion-review
The Review Panel, a critics' forum moderated by David Cohen, will hold its third annual season event on February 6 at the Brooklyn Public Library. Guests for this session include…
Italian Tax Deduction Amendment for Cultural Spending Criticized as Incomplete opinion-review
An amendment to Italy's Stability Law, presented in late 2017, introduces tax deductions for cultural expenses exceeding €129.11, covering tickets for museums, concerts, theater,…
La sfida delle istituzioni culturali nell'era digitale opinion-review
Nel gennaio 2018, Fabio Viola ha scritto un articolo su Artribune che discute il gap tra le istituzioni culturali tradizionali e le nuove generazioni, sempre più attratte da…
Anka Ptaszkowska Defends Adam Szymczyk's Documenta 14 opinion-review
Anka Ptaszkowska, founder of Galeria Foksal in Warsaw (1966) and a Paris gallery (1972) with Michel Claura and Daniel Buren, writes in artpress to defend Adam Szymczyk, director…
Claudia Contu on Curating as Relational Practice opinion-review
Claudia Contu describes curating as a relational process beginning with a handshake, not with exhibition planning. She emphasizes direct engagement with artists, valuing their…
MiBACT 2017: Political and Economic Initiatives Dominate Cultural Communications opinion-review
An analysis of the 460 press releases issued by the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism (MiBACT) in 2017 reveals that political and economic…
Marjorie Welish reviews Juliana Swartz exhibition at Josée Bienvenu Gallery opinion-review
Marjorie Welish published a review of Juliana Swartz's exhibition on December 30, 2017. The review appeared on artcritical.com, a platform powered by WordPress. An installation…
Woody Allen and Leopardi: The Necessity of Illusion opinion-review
The article explores the theme of illusion in human existence, drawing parallels between Woody Allen's film 'Annie Hall' (1977) and Giacomo Leopardi's writings. Allen's closing…
2017's Top Films: Italian Cinema and International Hits opinion-review
The best films of 2017 encompass both Italian and international productions. Among the standout Italian films are Donato Carrisi's 'La ragazza nella nebbia' and Andrea De Sica's…
2018 European Year of Cultural Heritage: A Call for New Vision opinion-review
The article, published on Artribune Magazine #39, reflects on the 2018 European Year of Cultural Heritage, urging a shift from a substantialist view of heritage as a fixed asset…
La valorizzazione culturale secondo Fabrizio Federici: servizi per cittadini e turisti opinion-review
In un articolo pubblicato su Artribune, Fabrizio Federici critica le strategie di valorizzazione culturale in Italia, sostenendo che iniziative come i tappeti rossi in Liguria o…
Damien Hirst's shark and the truck that channeled it opinion-review
A logistics company's truck design echoes Damien Hirst's iconic formaldehyde shark, prompting reflection on the artwork's philosophical weight. The article explores how the…
artpress editor decries moralistic censorship in #MeToo era opinion-review
The editor of artpress criticizes the media's handling of sexual misconduct allegations, comparing the publication of accused celebrities' portraits to Andy Warhol's 'Most Wanted…
David Cohen's 2017 Exhibition Highlights: Schor, El Hanani, Fish, Langberg, O'Neill opinion-review
In December 2017, artcritical publisher David Cohen selected five standout New York exhibitions from the year. Mira Schor's "The Red Tie Paintings" at Lyles & King featured small,…
Christian Caliandro's lyrical essay on belonging and alienation in the art world opinion-review
Christian Caliandro, an art historian and professor at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, published a deeply personal essay on Artribune reflecting on a decade of…
David Carrier Reviews Graham Nickson's 2017 Painting Bather with Reflector opinion-review
David Carrier published a review of Graham Nickson's painting Bather with Reflector on December 15, 2017. The artwork, created in 2017, measures 108 by 96 inches and was executed…
David Carrier's Critical Analysis of Graham Nickson's Artistic Practice opinion-review
David Carrier authored a critical examination of Graham Nickson's artistic work, published on December 15, 2017. The analysis explores Nickson's distinctive approach to painting…
Art Investment Funds as Drivers of Democratization opinion-review
Contemporary art is increasingly elitist, but art investment funds may democratize access. These funds have a dual goal: economic returns and cultural dissemination. The more…
Dennis Kardon reviews Matt Bollinger's 2017 stop-motion animation 'Between the Days' opinion-review
Dennis Kardon wrote a review of Matt Bollinger's 2017 stop-motion animation titled 'Between the Days' on December 13, 2017. The animation runs for 17 minutes and 59 seconds.…
Digital technology erases touch as a sensory experience opinion-review
Marcello Faletra contends that digital advancements have rendered touch obsolete as a key means of understanding, rendering modern anthropology and the aesthetics of touch nearly…
Renato Barilli: Bentornata, signora pittura opinion-review
In un editoriale su Artribune Magazine #40, il critico Renato Barilli annuncia un ritorno alla pittura nell'arte contemporanea, contrapponendosi al paradigma concettuale degli…
Christian Caliandro critiques contemporary art's loss of time and vernacular force opinion-review
In a thought-provoking essay in Artribune, Christian Caliandro argues that modern art has become detached from its historical roots and local influences, creating what he calls a…
John Mendelsohn reviews Hedrick Williams, Remington, and Conner exhibition opinion-review
John Mendelsohn wrote a review analyzing the exhibition featuring works by Hedrick Williams, Remington, and Conner. The review was published on December 9, 2017, through…
Pierre Paulin's 'Boom boom, run run' Reviewed opinion-review
A review of Pierre Paulin's exhibition 'Boom boom, run run' at an unspecified venue, published in artpress in December 2017. The text describes the sensory experience of entering…

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