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SoundCloud's Nina Protocol Acquisition Signals End of NFT Music Fantasy opinion-review
SoundCloud has acquired NFT music platform Nina Protocol, marking a symbolic end to the blockchain utopianism in the arts, according to Robert Barry in ArtReview. Nina Protocol,…
Elke Heidenreich on Annoying German Proverbs opinion-review
In a recent article for Süddeutsche Zeitung, German author and literary critic Elke Heidenreich criticizes overused German proverbs such as 'Gut Ding will Weile haben' (good…
Kowalczuk's New Book on East German Fascism Criticized for Overlooking Key Factors opinion-review
Historian Ilko-Sascha Kowalczuk's new book, 'Faschismus ist keine Meinung' (Fascism is Not an Opinion), harshly criticizes East Germans for their political attitudes, but a review…
Adorno's Odyssey: How an Ancient Myth Explains the Logic of War opinion-review
Theodor W. Adorno, the Frankfurt School philosopher, never explicitly addressed war and peace, but his lifelong engagement with violence and terror, particularly the Holocaust,…
Escher's Illusions Reveal the Deformations of Vision opinion-review
In a recent analysis published on doppiozero.com, Giuseppe Di Napoli and Anita Romanello explore the work of M.C. Escher, arguing that his visual illusions are not depictions of…
Kiyoshi Kurosawa's Historical Mystery 'The Samurai and the Prisoner' Reviewed opinion-review
The New Yorker reviews Kiyoshi Kurosawa's film 'The Samurai and the Prisoner,' a historical mystery set during Japan's Sengoku period. The film follows warlord Murashige Araki…
Europe's August shutdown: a model for work-life balance? opinion-review
Emily Bryce-Perkins argues that the European tradition of shutting down for August offers a model for a healthier relationship with work. She contrasts this with the UK and US,…
Arequipa's Locked Parks: A Crisis of Public Space Privatization opinion-review
In Arequipa, Peru, a silent urban crisis has normalized the de facto privatization of public parks. Many parks are locked and accessible only through a key held by a neighborhood…
Four Outdated Art Market Assumptions Collectors Should Rethink in 2026 opinion-review
Elliot Swiers, Digital Sales Director at U.K.-based gallery and advisory Lougher Contemporary, identifies four common misconceptions that collectors routinely hold in 2026. First,…
Aeon Essay Proposes Art Invented Humanity, Not Vice Versa opinion-review
An essay published on Aeon challenges the conventional view that humans invented art, arguing instead that art invented humanity. The piece contrasts the ordinary 'truth of…
The End of Being Chosen: Decentering Men in Modern Culture opinion-review
The article explores the cultural shift away from the narrative that a woman's worth depends on being chosen by a man, using examples from TV shows like 'Sex and the City' and…
Sarah Kane's 'Cleansed' at Almeida Theatre: Brutal and Unforgiving opinion-review
A new production of Sarah Kane's 'Cleansed' at London's Almeida Theatre confronts audiences with unflinching depictions of human cruelty. The play, known for its extreme violence…
Einsamkeit als Einstieg in Extremistenpropaganda opinion-review
Der Soziologe Özgür Özvatan stellt die These auf, dass es Einsamkeit ist, die der Online-Radikalisierung vorausgeht, und nicht der Islam, wie im Fall des mutmaßlichen Attentäters…
Debate on CSD Attack: Lies, Certainty, and a Death opinion-review
One week after the terrorist attack in Berlin's Tiergarten, news cycles continue to spin. The article debates the aftermath: what now? The attack targeted Christopher Street Day…
Debate: The Situation Is Too Precarious Not to Fight Against the AfD opinion-review
In a guest article for the Süddeutsche Zeitung, historian Norbert Frei argues for a ban on the Alternative for Germany (AfD), which is classified as a 'partially proven right-wing…
Gender Inequality in Art Institutions and Cancel Culture Study opinion-review
A research article published in Nature by Xindi Wang, Alexander Gates, Magnus Resch, and Albert-László Barabási investigates gender disparity in the art sector, analyzing data…
Marco Giusti reflects on Striscia la notizia's legacy and its kinship with Blob opinion-review
In a personal essay on Artribune, Marco Giusti recounts the origins and cultural impact of Antonio Ricci's Striscia la notizia, the long-running Italian satirical news program on…
Funeral Flowers: Emma Dennis-Edward's play premieres in Melbourne opinion-review
Emma Dennis-Edward's one-woman play, Funeral Flowers, is debuting in Australia at Red Stitch Actors' Theatre in Melbourne, with performances scheduled until 23 August. The…
Orchestra Gap Debate: Musicians and Educators Weigh In on Declining Engagement opinion-review
An anonymous entry on ArtsJournal addresses the 'Orchestra Gap,' highlighting four public reactions to an earlier post. The writer observes a decline in motivation among younger…
Albanese's AI pledge fails to quell creative sector job fears opinion-review
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's July speech outlining Australia's AI approach has not alleviated anxiety among artists, writers, and journalists, who face job losses and reduced…
AI disrupts the 20th-century labour contract in Asia opinion-review
As artificial intelligence reshapes the workforce, the conventional practice of tracking hours worked is losing relevance, especially in Asia's modern economies. Across cities…
Lori Woodward on Why Art Isn't Selling and How to Fix It opinion-review
Artist and marketing writer Lori Woodward argues that poor sales often stem from artwork quality and market fit, not marketing. She advises artists to build a cohesive body of at…
Study Finds Sexual Assault Allegations Cancel Artists More Than Murder opinion-review
A recent psychological study on 'cancel culture' revealed that participants were more inclined to impose harsher consequences on an artist facing sexual assault allegations than…
University of Hull Bureaucrat Orders Academic to Remove Books as Fire Hazard opinion-review
A university administrator at the University of Hull conducted a standard workplace safety check and ordered Dr. Christopher Fear, a lecturer in politics, to remove books from his…
You Become What You Consume: On Repetition and Media Influence opinion-review
The article explores how repetition in media consumption shapes perception and behavior, drawing on philosophical and scientific frameworks. It begins with everyday examples like…
Designer Responds to GLP-1 Drugs Reshaping Home Interiors opinion-review
Architectural Digest's feature on how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are influencing home design prompted a designer's response. The article explores the shift from homes as…
The End of Art? AI and the Crisis of Creativity opinion-review
Sam Kahn's essay on Substack explores the theoretical argument that art may be finished, drawing on Francis Fukuyama's interpretation of Alexandre Kojève's Hegelian end of…
A Collector Confesses: Buying a Cattelan Edition opinion-review
The author confesses to purchasing a Maurizio Cattelan edition, delivered in an elegant box with white gloves and a signed certificate of authenticity from Avant Arte, the…
George Scialabba on Chickenshit Jobs vs Bullshit Jobs for Creatives opinion-review
In a personal essay, critic George Scialabba reflects on David Graeber's concept of 'bullshit jobs' and proposes 'chickenshit jobs'—modest, undemanding part-time work that allows…
Gender Theory Blamed for Blocking View of Islamist Violence in Berlin opinion-review
A commentary in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung argues that gender theory obscures the role of Islamist violence in attacks on LGBTQ+ people in Berlin. The article cites the case of Beni…
Why Artists Should Standardize Artwork Presentation to Cut Costs and Boost Sales opinion-review
A gallery owner advises emerging artists to adopt a single, consistent presentation format for their artwork—such as MDF frames, float frames, or gallery-wrapped canvases—to…
Bernard Arnault Denies Family Succession Feud, Defends Tax Breaks for Arts Patronage opinion-review
Bernard Arnault, France's richest man and a major art patron, has publicly refuted a Le Monde investigation that accused him of using arts philanthropy for tax advantages and…
Green Party's 'Men's Manifesto' Sparks Internal Backlash, Criticized by Influencer Simon David Dreßler opinion-review
A 'Men's Manifesto' drafted by 13 members of Germany's Green Party aimed at winning back young male voters drifting to the right has ignited internal party conflict. The document,…
Art on Cushions: Sophie Parkin on the Rise of Museum Merchandising opinion-review
Sophie Parkin critiques the trend of reproducing fine art on cushions and homeware, tracing its origins from 17th-century embroidery to Victorian ornamentation and the 1930s…
KI-generierte Speisekarten: Wenn Restaurants auf Algorithmus-Ästhetik setzen opinion-review
Ein Kommentar in der Zeitschrift Monopol kritisiert den zunehmenden Einsatz von KI-generierten Bildern in der Gastronomie. Der Autor beobachtet, dass viele Restaurants aus…
An Angeleno's Six-Week Bender Through New York's Underground Art Scene opinion-review
Sammy Loren, an LA-based curator and writer, documents a six-week immersion in New York's underground art and literary scenes from June 6 to mid-July 2026. Highlights include the…
Pedro Almodóvar's New Film 'Bitteres Fest' Tackles Underwear Casting opinion-review
Pedro Almodóvar's latest film, 'Bitteres Fest,' explores the process of casting for underwear advertising. The film is described as a grand, at times abysmal, amusement. It…
Reframing Art Marketing as Connection, Not Self-Promotion opinion-review
Carolyn Edlund argues that artists can market effectively without resorting to self-promotion. She reframes marketing as helping the right people discover work they will…
13 Artists and Curators on the Role of Art Criticism Today opinion-review
Artribune published insights from 13 artists and curators regarding the current significance of art criticism. Participants included Chenxiao Du (Beijing), Sara Tacchi (San…
Six art suggestions for UK PM's new No. 10 North hub in Manchester opinion-review
The Art Newspaper has put forward six art pieces for Manchester’s new government hub, No. 10 North, which was opened by Andy Burnham. This collection aims to bring summer joy and…

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