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Naomi Lev's 2017 Review of Pipilotti Rist's Work on artcritical opinion-review
Naomi Lev authored a review of Pipilotti Rist's artistic practice, published on artcritical's website on January 15, 2017. The Swiss artist's video installations and immersive…
Jake Chapman criticizes Ai Weiwei's approach to refugee crisis, donates lifeboat anonymously opinion-review
Jake Chapman, one half of the Chapman Brothers and a founding member of the Young British Artists, has publicly criticized Ai Weiwei for what he calls a 'pathetic'…
Renato Barilli criticizes curator-centric art world opinion-review
Renato Barilli, professor emeritus at the University of Bologna and a militant critic for seventy years, argues that the current privileging of curators over critics undermines…
David Brody Reviews Alex Schweder and Ward Shelley's Installation at Omi International Arts Center opinion-review
David Brody authored a review analyzing the collaborative installation by Alex Schweder and Ward Shelley at Omi International Arts Center. The critical examination was published…
Hemant Sareen Discusses Indian Artists' Conceptual Engagement with Book Forms opinion-review
Art critic Hemant Sareen observed that contemporary Indian artists are creatively reinterpreting traditional book formats. He characterized this artistic exploration as reflecting…
Italian Art Market Crisis and the Opportunity for Collectors opinion-review
Since the late 1970s, Italian artists have encountered significant challenges. From 1980 onwards, the Italian system exhibited minimal interest in cultural developments, resulting…
Gender Bias in the Art Market: A Persistent Disparity opinion-review
Franco Broccardi examines the persistent gender imbalance in the art world, noting that despite societal changes, women artists remain underrepresented in galleries, auctions, and…
Deutsche Grammophon's Recomposed Series and the Future of Classical Music opinion-review
The article uses the fictional character Hans, inspired by Thomas Mann's Hans Castorp, to explore the challenges faced by traditional classical music listeners in the digital age.…
Christian Caliandro critiques Italian cultural conformity and the crisis of authenticity opinion-review
In a polemical essay on Artribune, art historian Christian Caliandro (born 1979), who teaches at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze and serves on the scientific committee of…
Tiziana Cantone and the Ethics of Digital Exposure opinion-review
Marco Senaldi's editorial on Artribune examines the case of Tiziana Cantone, who died by suicide after private videos were shared online without her consent. Senaldi argues that…
Dennis Kardon and Alexi Worth Discuss Painting, Ambiguity, and Process in Exhibition Conversation opinion-review
In the summer of 2016, Dennis Kardon and Alexi Worth, both painters linked to artcritical, engaged in a conversation about their collaborative exhibition titled "Dennis Kardon &…
VJing and Live Cinema Take Over Rome's Maxxi and Macro Museums opinion-review
Lorenzo Taiuti's editorial in Artribune Magazine #34 examines the rise of VJing (video jockeying) at Rome's two major museums, Maxxi and Macro. The phenomenon began with mapping…
The K Generation: Millennials and Cultural Institutions opinion-review
Economist Noreena Hertz has coined the term 'Generation K' for millennials, named after Katniss Everdeen from 'The Hunger Games'. This generation, aged 14 to 21, is characterized…
Dadaglobe Reconstructed exhibition at MoMA reviewed in ARTMargins Online opinion-review
Susan Laxton reviewed the exhibition Dadaglobe Reconstructed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, which ran from June 12 to September 18, 2016. The review discusses the trend…
Photography's Place in Artpress: A Chronicle Examined opinion-review
The article discusses the role of photography within the French art magazine artpress, noting that it has long been established as a subject of coverage, unlike newer art forms…
La Piovra: The Italian TV Series That Predicted the Future opinion-review
The article examines the Italian television series La Piovra (The Octopus), which aired from 1984 to 2001, as a precursor to modern serialized drama. Created by Damiano Damiani,…
Gian Maria Tosatti defends Cristiana Collu's didactic-free rehang at Galleria Nazionale opinion-review
In an article for Artribune, artist Gian Maria Tosatti supports Cristiana Collu's reimagining of the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna in Rome. After his visit, he found the…
Dario Franceschini's 2016: 292 Decrees, 400 Tweets, and Unanswered Questions opinion-review
In 2016, Italy's Minister of Culture Dario Franceschini and the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Tourism (MiBACT) signed 292 ministerial acts and decrees, while Franceschini…
Philip Rylands Reflects on 36 Years Leading Peggy Guggenheim Collection opinion-review
Philip Rylands, outgoing director of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, recounts his career from 1980 to 2016. Hired after Peggy's death in 1979, he transformed her…
David Anfam Revisits Abstract Expressionism's American Identity Beyond Cold War Narratives opinion-review
David Anfam examines Abstract Expressionism's complex American identity, arguing against simplistic interpretations that frame it solely as either nationalist propaganda or a Cold…
Paul Maziar reviews Robert Walser's work on artcritical opinion-review
Paul Maziar authored a review of Robert Walser's work, published on artcritical on December 17, 2016. The review featured a book cover image provided by New Directions Publishing.…
Via Margutta gallerist calls for shop windows to be draped in mourning to protest Rome's decay opinion-review
Fabrizio Russo, gallerist of Via Margutta in Rome, published an open letter in Corriere della Sera calling for shop windows on the historic art street to be draped in mourning to…
William Corwin Reviews Siah Armajani's 2016 Sculpture 'Tomb for Richard Rorty' opinion-review
William Corwin authored a review of Siah Armajani's 2016 sculpture 'Tomb for Richard Rorty' on December 17, 2016. The artwork, measuring 77 by 84 by 38 inches, was constructed…
William Corwin's Perspective on Siah Armajani's Work opinion-review
William Corwin provides analysis on the artistic practice of Siah Armajani. The discussion was published on December 17, 2016, through artcritical's platform. Corwin examines…
Italian Theater as a Market: Data Gaps and State Reform Critiques opinion-review
An article on Artribune argues that Italian theater should be treated as a market, citing 2015 SIAE data: over 120,000 performances generated €420 million, up 5% from 2014.…
Versus: Sergio Lombardo and Pablo Echaurren Debate Art, Science, and Democracy opinion-review
The 'Versus' series from the Italian art magazine Artribune showcases a discussion between artists Sergio Lombardo and Pablo Echaurren, focusing on the intersections of science,…
Christian Caliandro on Improvisation, Risk, and Method in Art opinion-review
In an essay on Artribune, Christian Caliandro reflects on improvisation as a rigorous artistic method, drawing parallels between jazz musicians like John Coltrane and Sonny…
Cláudio Lembo Criticizes Brasília as a Political Sewer in Scathing Interview opinion-review
In a wide-ranging interview, former São Paulo governor and constitutional law professor Cláudio Lembo, 82, delivers a scathing critique of Brazil's political system. He describes…
Andreas Gursky's Amazon Photo Predicted Trump Presidency, Says Jerry Saltz opinion-review
Art critic Jerry Saltz argues that Andreas Gursky's photograph 'Amazon' (2016) prefigured Donald Trump's election victory. In a Vulture article, Saltz describes the image as an…
December Review Panel Features Ai Weiwei, Mark Leckey, Sascha Braunig, and Daniel Horowitz Exhibitions opinion-review
On December 13, David Cohen will lead The Review Panel at Brooklyn Public Library, featuring guests Seph Rodney, Martha Schwendener, and Ryan Lee Wong. The discussion will cover…
Lani Asher's Critical Analysis of David Ireland's Artistic Practice opinion-review
Lani Asher authored a critical examination of David Ireland's artistic work, published on December 6, 2016. The analysis explores Ireland's conceptual approach to sculpture and…
John Mendelsohn reviews Siri Berg's color-focused work 'It's all about color (Red Gradiation)' opinion-review
John Mendelsohn wrote a review of Siri Berg's artwork 'It's all about color (Red Gradiation)' from 2011-2013. The piece consists of nine panels measuring 20 by 104 inches overall.…
Gaetano Pesce attacks Tomaso Montanari over Florence sculpture controversy opinion-review
Gaetano Pesce, the Italian artist, designer, and architect, has fired back at art historian Tomaso Montanari after Montanari criticized the placement of Pesce's work "Maestà…
Lilly Reich and Mies van der Rohe: Textile Roots of Modern Architecture opinion-review
Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi explores the overlooked influence of textiles on modern architecture, focusing on Lilly Reich and her collaboration with Mies van der Rohe. Reich, born…
Trump's election as a chance for Europe's cultural identity opinion-review
The 2016 US election of Donald Trump has sparked discussions about Europe's potential to assert its own cultural and political identity. The article argues that the US has lost…
Christian Caliandro vs Ivan Quaroni: Realism vs Relativism Debate opinion-review
The Italian art magazine Artribune launched a new debate series titled 'Versus', where two critics defend opposing philosophical positions. In the first episode, Christian…
Katelynn Mills reviews Loie Hollowell's work in artcritical feature opinion-review
Katelynn Mills authored a feature on Loie Hollowell published by artcritical on November 28, 2016. The article was posted at 1:50 AM and is powered by WordPress. The content…
ArtNet's 50 Best European Artists List Excludes Italy opinion-review
ArtNet has released a compilation of the 50 most captivating artists across Europe, igniting discussions due to the conspicuous absence of Italian artists, whether native or…
New York's Cultural Elite Mobilizes Against Trump; Pipilotti Rist and Ornaghi & Prestinari Exhibitions opinion-review
In her article, Veronica Santi examines the disbelief among New York's cultural elite, particularly among Italian immigrants, following Donald Trump's election. The piece…
Marco Senaldi's Summer Editorial: The Unbearable Neighbor opinion-review
In his editorial for Artribune Magazine #33, philosopher and art theorist Marco Senaldi reflects on the peculiar nature of summer memories, contrasting them with other seasons. He…

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