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Marcello Faletra on the 'Communism of Forms' and Artistic Borrowing opinion-review
In an editorial for Artribune Magazine #31, Marcello Faletra explores the concept of a 'communism of forms' — a pre-modern practice where artists freely borrowed poses and…
Artribune survey: Is public art a common good? opinion-review
Artribune's inquiry gathers perspectives from artists, curators, and critics on the limits and potential of public art. Pablo Helguera critiques public art as often mediocre and…
Saul Ostrow Reviews William Corwin Exhibition at Geary Contemporary in 2016 opinion-review
Saul Ostrow authored a review of William Corwin's exhibition at Geary Contemporary in New York. The review was published on August 11, 2016, at 12:34 pm. The exhibition featured…
Why Rothko Resonates but Stockhausen Doesn't: Art vs. Music Accessibility opinion-review
David Stubbs' book 'Fear of Music' questions why Rothko's paintings are widely embraced while Stockhausen's avant-garde music remains obscure, attributing this to visual media's…
Marco Senaldi critiques Michael Benedikt's utopian cyberspace vision opinion-review
In an editorial for Artribune Magazine #31, philosopher and art theorist Marco Senaldi excoriates the early cyber-utopianism of Michael Benedikt's 1991 text "Cyberspace." Senaldi…
Italian Court of Auditors Criticizes Della Valle's Colosseum Sponsorship opinion-review
The Italian Court of Auditors has expressed strong reservations about the sponsorship deal between Tod's CEO Diego Della Valle and the Colosseum restoration project. In a formal…
Christian Caliandro's 'Cespiti (VI)' Explores an Obscure Realism Through Art and Urban Observations opinion-review
In this installment of his 'Cespiti' series on Artribune, Christian Caliandro reflects on a form of 'obscure realism' that breaks through conventional stylistic and linguistic…
Lorenzo Taiuti on Zuckerberg, Eco, and the Illusions of Tech opinion-review
In an article for Artribune Magazine #30, critic and media scholar Lorenzo Taiuti critiques the persistent pursuit of 360-degree 3D vision technology, comparing modern devices…
Paolo Nori on Virtual Reality and the Writer's Craft opinion-review
Writer Paolo Nori reflects on his difficulty understanding modern concepts like 'virtual reality' and 'live delayed broadcast,' which he finds contradictory. He connects this to…
Peter Malone reviews landscape exhibition at Marlborough Gallery opinion-review
Peter Malone authored a review of a landscape exhibition at Marlborough Gallery. The review was published on August 2, 2016, through artcritical. The article discusses the…
Rome's Failure as a Cultural Capital: A Critique by Fabio Severino opinion-review
Fabio Severino, a senior advisor at Oltre Venture, argues that despite its rich historical background, Rome falls short of being a genuine cultural city when compared to…
Christian Caliandro critica la cultura asservita al neoliberismo su Artribune opinion-review
In an article featured in Artribune in August 2016, art historian Christian Caliandro (1979), who teaches at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence and serves on the scientific…
Stefania Zuliani on Naples' Contemporary Art Scene opinion-review
Stefania Zuliani discusses Naples' contemporary art evolution, starting with the 1995 Piazza Plebiscito art festivals inaugurated by Mimmo Paladino's 'Montagna di sale'. She…
Nicole Kaack's 'Ties That Bind' Reviewed on Artcritical opinion-review
Nicole Kaack's work was featured in a review published on July 29, 2016, by Artcritical. The piece examines Kaack's artistic practice, which explores connections and relationships…
David Rhodes reviews Stephen Westfall's exhibition at artcritical opinion-review
David Rhodes authored a review of Stephen Westfall's work published on July 28, 2016. The piece appeared on artcritical, a platform powered by WordPress. This critical assessment…
Superheroes Reflect US Political Divide in 2016 Election opinion-review
An analysis by Aldo Premoli on Artribune explores how American superhero narratives mirror the country's political and cultural debates, particularly in the context of the 2016…
Marco Senaldi on the Paradox of Photographing Auschwitz opinion-review
Marco Senaldi, a philosopher and contemporary art theorist, reflects on the challenge of representing Auschwitz. He describes the initial disorientation upon arrival, where the…
Christian Caliandro: Artists must revolutionize life and economy opinion-review
Christian Caliandro argues that authentic cultural innovation requires changing one's life, not just producing art within the existing system. He critiques the art market, stating…
Bocelli concert at Roman Forum sparks heritage debate opinion-review
The upcoming Music for Mercy concert at the Roman Forum on July 26, 2016, featuring Andrea Bocelli and other international artists alongside the Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di…
Donne e pubblicità, tra corpo e cervello: quattro casi recenti opinion-review
L'articolo analizza quattro casi recenti di comunicazione pubblicitaria in Italia e Regno Unito, con focus sulla rappresentazione femminile. Edison lancia la campagna 'Pretty…
Michele Dantini on Longhi, Sloterdijk, and the Critique of Ideology opinion-review
In an article for Artribune Magazine #30, art historian Michele Dantini examines how Roberto Longhi's 1950 essay "Proposte per una critica d'arte" can renew ideology critique,…
Noah Dillon's Golden Eggs Exhibition Reviewed on artcritical opinion-review
Noah Dillon's exhibition "Golden Eggs" was reviewed on artcritical.com on July 22, 2016. The review was posted on July 21, 2016 at 4:43 pm. The website artcritical is powered by…
Opinion: Fuksas's Nuvola in Rome – A Masterpiece or a Misstep? opinion-review
Architecture critic Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi defends Massimiliano Fuksas's Nuvola (Cloud) convention center in Rome's EUR district, arguing that despite widespread criticism, the…
Mira Dayal reviews Yvonne Rainer's work on artcritical opinion-review
Mira Dayal wrote about Yvonne Rainer's artistic practice on artcritical. The article was posted on July 18, 2016. Yvonne Rainer is a choreographer and filmmaker whose work has…
Collin Sundt Reviews Steven Maclver's Work on artcritical opinion-review
Collin Sundt authored a review of Steven Maclver's artistic practice, published on artcritical on July 18, 2016. The article was posted at 11:25 pm and remains accessible through…
Candy Koh reviews Isabel Lewis's work on artcritical opinion-review
Candy Koh wrote a review of Isabel Lewis's artistic practice, published on artcritical on July 15, 2016. The article was posted at 4:41 PM and is available through the website's…
David Rhodes reviews Steven Parrino's 1989-95 painting 'Touch and Go' opinion-review
David Rhodes authored a review of Steven Parrino's painting 'Touch and Go' from 1989-95. The artwork measures 96 1/16 by 72 inches and uses enamel on canvas. Parrino's estate and…
David Rhodes reviews 'Shapeshifters' exhibition at Luhring Augustine gallery opinion-review
David Rhodes authored a review of the exhibition 'Shapeshifters' at Luhring Augustine gallery. The review was published on July 15, 2016, through the artcritical platform. An…
Cultural reports lack reliable data, risking a bubble for Creative Industries opinion-review
Stefano Monti argues that the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) cluster and the recognition of culture's cross-sectoral impacts are powerful political and economic ideas, but…
Edward Epstein reviews Tim Portlock's 2015 archival pigment print Yellow Dancer opinion-review
Edward Epstein authored a review of Tim Portlock's 2015 work Yellow Dancer, an archival pigment print measuring 54 by 72 inches. The piece was created in 2015 and is represented…
Edward Epstein reviews Tim Portlock's 2011 work 'Salon' in 2016 artcritical post opinion-review
Edward Epstein authored a review of Tim Portlock's artwork 'Salon' from 2011, published on artcritical.com on July 8, 2016. The work is an archival pigment print measuring 54 by…
Rebecca Allan's Review of Louise Fishman's Exhibition 'Dybbuk' on artcritical opinion-review
On July 7, 2016, artcritical published a review by Rebecca Allan focusing on Louise Fishman's exhibition titled 'Dybbuk'. The review analyzed Fishman's abstract paintings,…
Season Finale of The Review Panel Podcast at Brooklyn Public Library Features Discussion of Multiple Exhibitions opinion-review
On June 10, 2016, the season finale of The Review Panel podcast took place at the Brooklyn Public Library, featuring moderator David Cohen alongside guests Christina Kee, Mónica…
Sgarbi Criticizes Raggi's Renaming of Cultural Department opinion-review
Vittorio Sgarbi, in an open letter published on Il Giornale, criticized newly elected Rome mayor Virginia Raggi (M5S) for her plan to rename the Assessorato alla Cultura…
Tim Barry's Critical Analysis of Paul Lee's Artistic Practice opinion-review
Tim Barry authored a critical examination of Paul Lee's artistic work, published on July 4, 2016. The analysis appeared on artcritical.com, a platform powered by WordPress.…
Gianmaria Ajani on Legal Challenges in Contemporary Art opinion-review
In a 2016 interview, Gianmaria Ajani discusses the evolution of legal frameworks for contemporary art since co-authoring the 2010 Manifesto for the Rights of Contemporary Art with…
Jessica Holmes Reviews 'With Passion' Exhibition at Slag Gallery opinion-review
Jessica Holmes published a review on July 1, 2016, analyzing the exhibition 'With Passion' at Slag Gallery. The review appeared on artcritical.com, a contemporary art publication…
Daniel Pommereulle: Life and Work Indistinguishable opinion-review
A review in artpress no. 435 (July-August 2016, p. 79) by Ferdinand Gouzon examines the figure of Daniel Pommereulle (1937-2003), an artist whose life and work are so intertwined…
International press celebrates Italian creativity and innovation revival opinion-review
International media has been buzzing with headlines like 'La nuova primavera milanese' and 'Italy is back,' reflecting a renewed global perception of Italian creativity and…
Nancy Whitenack on Dallas Art Scene Evolution and Community Building opinion-review
In 1984, Nancy Whitenack inaugurated her first Dallas location in Deep Ellum as the director of Conduit Gallery. She remarked on the evolution of the city's art landscape, noting…

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