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William Marx's 'La Haine de la littérature' reviewed in artpress opinion-review
The January 2016 issue of artpress (n°429, p. 77) features a review of William Marx's book 'La Haine de la littérature' published by Minuit. The review, titled 'Une haine qui…
Noah Dillon reviews Jean Tinguely's work on artcritical opinion-review
On December 31, 2015, artcritical published a review by Noah Dillon examining the work of Swiss artist Jean Tinguely. The article was posted at 2:08 pm and remains accessible…
Frank Benson's 3D-Printed Juliana Huxtable Sculpture Crowned Artcritical's 2015 Pick opinion-review
Frank Benson's 3D-printed sculpture of Juliana Huxtable, created in 2014-2015, served as a central figure in the 2015 Triennial at the New Museum. The work, titled "Juliana,"…
Michael Coffey reviews Charles Simonds's dwelling_36 on artcritical opinion-review
Michael Coffey published a review of Charles Simonds's work dwelling_36 on December 31, 2015. The article appeared on artcritical.com, a contemporary art publication powered by…
Alva Noë's 'Strange Tools' Critiqued as Self-Referential Philosophy of Art opinion-review
Alva Noë's 2015 book 'Strange Tools: Art and Human Nature' presents a philosophical argument that art functions as a technology for self-investigation. The UC Berkeley professor,…
Rebecca Allan's Perspective on Robert Berlind's Artistic Practice opinion-review
Rebecca Allan provides commentary on the work of painter Robert Berlind. The discussion was published on December 23, 2015, through artcritical.com. Allan examines Berlind's…
Rebecca Allan's Review of Robert Berlind's Painting Studio Roof #4 opinion-review
Rebecca Allan wrote a review of Robert Berlind's painting Studio Roof #4, created in 2015. The artwork measures 30 by 80 inches and uses oil on linen as its medium. Lennon,…
Artcritical reviews Gaby Collins-Fernandez's painting Red VElet 2IN1 BODY from 2014 opinion-review
Gaby Collins-Fernandez created the painting Red VElet 2IN1 BODY in 2014 using oil and spray paint on fabric. The artwork measures 14 by 22 inches. Danese/Corey provided courtesy…
Poet Bill Corbett discusses Franz Kline's Painting Number 2 at MoMA, exploring abstraction and personal connections opinion-review
Poet and critic Bill Corbett visited the Museum of Modern Art to discuss Franz Kline's Painting Number 2 (1954) as part of a series where guests select artworks for conversation.…
John Mendelsohn's 2015 review of Simon Hantaï's 'Blancs' painting from 1973-1974 opinion-review
John Mendelsohn authored a review on December 8, 2015, analyzing Simon Hantaï's painting 'Blancs' from 1973-1974. The artwork, measuring 78 by 84 5/8 inches, was executed in…
Film on Famous Author Raises Issue of Image Substitution opinion-review
A new film about a famous author inadvertently highlights the problem of substituting images for people, as discussed in an article on artcritical. The film's portrayal raises…
Sculptors Discuss Picasso's Three-Dimensional Genius in MoMA Exhibition Roundtable opinion-review
In an email roundtable led by David Cohen for artcritical, sculptors Alain Kirili, Michelle Segre, and Rebecca Smith shared their insights on the "Picasso Sculpture" exhibition at…
Dominique Baqué on the Photographic Image of Migrant Drownings opinion-review
In the December 2015 issue of artpress (no. 428, pp. 86-87), Dominique Baqué reflects on the public's desensitization to images of migrant deaths at sea. The article notes that…
Bruno Latour on COP Simulations and Modernity opinion-review
In an interview published in artpress no. 428 (December 2015), philosopher Bruno Latour discusses his engagement with COP climate conferences. He explains that his involvement…
Jessica Holmes Reviews Alina Szapocznikow's Sculptural Work opinion-review
Jessica Holmes examines the artistic practice of Alina Szapocznikow, focusing on her 1965 piece "Człowiek z instrumentem" (Man with Instrument). The review was published on…
John Lees' 2015 painting 42nd Street (Tesserae) featured in artcritical review opinion-review
John Lees created the painting 42nd Street (Tesserae) in 2015. The work was represented by Betty Cuningham Gallery. Art critic Thaddeus Radell reviewed the painting for…
How Terrorists Use Digital Media and Video Games: Lessons from the Paris Attacks opinion-review
The November 13, 2015 Paris attacks sparked global coverage via live updates from Le Monde, Reuters, and The Guardian, as well as Twitter hashtags. In the aftermath, analysis…
David Carrier's Critical Analysis of R.H. Quaytman's Artistic Practice opinion-review
David Carrier published a critical analysis of artist R.H. Quaytman's work on November 11, 2015. The piece appeared on artcritical.com, a platform powered by WordPress. Carrier's…
David Carrier Reviews R.H. Quaytman's 2015 Encaustic Work opinion-review
A review by David Carrier was published on artcritical.com on November 11, 2015, focusing on a specific artwork by R.H. Quaytman. The work discussed is titled "Chapter 29" from…
Walter Darby Bannard's 2015 Commentary on Ann Walsh's Art opinion-review
Walter Darby Bannard provided critical analysis of Ann Walsh's artistic practice in 2015. The commentary was published on November 11, 2015, through artcritical.com. Bannard…
Okwui Enwezor's 2015 Venice Biennale Highlights African Context Amid Controversy opinion-review
The 2015 Venice Biennale, curated by Okwui Enwezor, significantly increased visibility for artists from marginalized regions. This focus followed Angola's 2013 Golden Lion win for…
The Broad Museum opens in Los Angeles with inaugural exhibition of 250+ works from the Broad collection opinion-review
Last month, the Broad museum debuted in downtown Los Angeles, offering free access to the contemporary art collection of Edith and Eli Broad. The structure, designed by Diller…
Hiba Schahbaz Discusses Persian Miniature at the Met, Reflecting on Her Own Practice opinion-review
Hiba Schahbaz, a painter, explored the 16th-century Iranian miniature artwork Mihrab Vents His Anger upon Sindukht from the Shahnameh of Shah Tahmasp at the Metropolitan Museum of…
Pasolini's Legacy: Italy's Anthropological Mutation and the Danger of Monumentalization opinion-review
On the 40th anniversary of Pier Paolo Pasolini's death, Christian Caliandro argues that Italy has monumentalized the poet, rendering him inactive and irrelevant. He contends that…
Glenn O'Brien's Profile of Artist Walter Robinson's Multifaceted Career and Artistic Return opinion-review
Walter Robinson, a co-founder of Art-Rite, is a prominent figure in the art community, serving as the chief reporter and editor for Artnet, as well as a correspondent for Gallery…
Scott Noel's Commentary on Lennart Anderson's Artistic Legacy opinion-review
Scott Noel provides commentary on the work of painter Lennart Anderson. The discussion was published on October 28, 2015, through artcritical.com. Anderson's artistic…
Artist Veronica Winters Discusses Using Photographs as Reference for Realist Painting opinion-review
Artist Veronica Winters explores the practice of using photographs as reference material for realist painting and drawing. She outlines both advantages, such as convenience for…
Stephen Maine Reviews Ball & Socket Arts Exhibition opinion-review
Stephen Maine published a review of an exhibition at Ball & Socket Arts on October 24, 2015. The review appeared on artcritical.com, a contemporary art publication powered by…
Emmalea Russo's Review of Davina Semo's Work Published on artcritical opinion-review
On October 23, 2015, artcritical published a review by Emmalea Russo examining the work of artist Davina Semo. The article was posted at 11:38 AM and remains accessible through…
Artcritical examines 9/11 Memorial Museum's approach and paintings addressing trauma opinion-review
Artcritical published commentary on the 9/11 Memorial Museum's approach to presenting the September 11 attacks. The publication suggests the museum intentionally cultivates an…
Lilly Wei reviews Gary Wasserman's Detroit projects in artcritical opinion-review
Lilly Wei authored a review of Gary Wasserman's artistic projects in Detroit, published on artcritical.com on October 15, 2015. The article was posted at 1:17 am and is filed…
Ellie Bronson reviews Sarah Sze's 2015 installation at Tanya Bonakdar Gallery opinion-review
On October 13, 2015, artcritical published a review by Ellie Bronson examining Sarah Sze's installation at Tanya Bonakdar Gallery. The piece was documented in a photograph taken…
Dennis Kardon's Review of Dana Schutz's Work in 2015 opinion-review
Dennis Kardon authored a review of Dana Schutz's artistic output, published on October 9, 2015, on the artcritical platform. The piece analyzed Schutz's paintings, focusing on her…
Artist Reflects on Gun Violence Through Educational Experiences and Cultural Critique opinion-review
An artist who worked in Pennsylvania schools through an arts grant program observed how poverty, family incarceration, and educational policies affect children's behavior and…
Artist Explores Hidden Costs and Time Behind Artwork Creation opinion-review
Artist Veronica Winters addresses the common question about painting duration, explaining that artwork pricing reflects years of unseen effort, education, and business expenses…
Dennis Kardon reviews Dana Schutz's painting Shaking Out the Bed at Petzel Gallery opinion-review
Dennis Kardon published a review of Dana Schutz's painting Shaking Out the Bed on October 7, 2015. The artwork, created in 2015, is an oil on canvas measuring 114 by 213.75…
Rebecca Smith's review of Jackie Brookner's work published on Artcritical opinion-review
Rebecca Smith authored a review of artist Jackie Brookner's work, published on October 7, 2015, by Artcritical. The article featured a photograph of Brookner, credited to Parsons…
Karen Wilkin Reviews Don Porcaro's 'Cabinet of Nomads' Sculpture from 2013-2015 opinion-review
Karen Wilkin authored a review on October 5, 2015, discussing Don Porcaro's mixed-media sculpture 'Cabinet of Nomads,' created between 2013 and 2015. The work measures 7 1/2 by 15…
Öyvind Fahlström's 1966 Performance Analyzed for Media Activism and Pop Art Ties opinion-review
Öyvind Fahlström's performance Kisses Sweeter Than Wine occurred in 1966 during the 9 Evenings: art&engineering festival in New York. The work employed multimedia elements,…
Critical Essay Reassesses Capitalist Realism Exhibition and Its Art Historical Impact opinion-review
Andrew Stefan Weiner's 2015 essay analyzes the 2013 exhibition Leben mit Pop: Eine Reproduktion des Kapitalistischen Realismus, originally presented at Kunsthalle Düsseldorf. The…

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