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Pipilotti Rist Exhibition at Luhring Augustine Falls Short opinion-review
Pipilotti Rist's latest exhibition at Luhring Augustine in New York has received mixed reviews, with critics noting that her new pieces do not quite meet the excellence of her…
Gilbert and George, Jesper Jest, Richard Tuttle, Sarah McEneaney Exhibitions Reviewed opinion-review
The summary highlights four concurrent art exhibitions: Gilbert and George at Lehmann Maupin and Sonnabend, Jesper Just at Perry Rubenstein, Richard Tuttle at the Drawing Centre,…
James Gardner Reviews New York Gallery Shows opinion-review
James Gardner reviews multiple concurrent exhibitions in New York galleries. At Anton Kern, Ellen Berkenbilt shows. Katy Grannan exhibits at Greenberg Van Doren Gallery and Salon…
Petah Coyne, Diana Thater, James Hyde, Cecily Brown Exhibitions Reviewed opinion-review
Artcritical reviews multiple concurrent exhibitions: Petah Coyne at Galerie Lelong and SculptureCenter, Diana Thater at David Zwirner and Zwirner & Wirth, James Hyde at Brent…
Kunitz| Daniel Archives on artcritical opinion-review
The Kunitz|Daniel section on the artcritical website collects reviews written by Daniel Kunitz. Among these critiques, you can find insights on various exhibitions, including…
Whitney Biennial Review Panel at National Academy Museum (Recording Lost) opinion-review
On April 7, 2006, the National Academy Museum and School of Fine Arts in New York hosted a panel discussion reviewing the Whitney Biennial. Moderated by David Cohen, the panelists…
Joan Waltemath's Art Reviews on artcritical opinion-review
The 'Joan Waltemath' section on artcritical showcases her critiques of various New York art exhibitions from the mid-2000s. Notable shows she evaluated include the works of Jenny…
Charlie Finch's Artcritical Reviews: Siena, Landers, Dingle, Pearlstein, Lucier, Smith opinion-review
Art critic Charlie Finch offers his observations on recent exhibitions, highlighting the work of several artists. Notable shows include Kevin Landers showcased at Elizabeth Dee,…
Bridget L. Goodbody's Artcritical Reviews: Fecteau, Katz, Lozano-Hemmer, Ozeri, and More opinion-review
The artcritical tag 'Goodbody| Bridget L.' aggregates reviews by critic Bridget L. Goodbody. The content lists artists Vincent Fecteau, Alex Katz, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Yigal…
Ben Davis Reviews Five New York Exhibitions opinion-review
Ben Davis reviews five concurrent New York exhibitions: Tara Donovan at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Anne Harris at Alexandre Gallery, Bharti Kher at Jack Shainman Gallery,…
Beat Streuli's Photography and Video Work Featured in 2006 New York Exhibition Review opinion-review
Beat Streuli, a Swiss artist based in Dusseldorf, gained recognition in the early 1990s for his unique approach to color photography and video. His work was featured at Murray Guy…
Peter Doig and Bridget Riley Shows in Paris Contrast Post-Impressionist Legacies opinion-review
In a recent analysis from Paris, Mick Finch explored the works of British artists Bridget Riley and Peter Doig, emphasizing their distinct interpretations of Post-Impressionism.…
Artcritical examines Maya Lin's ecological art alongside Wiley, Ofili, and Antoni opinion-review
Artcritical published an article questioning the persuasiveness of Maya Lin's ecological concerns in her artistic practice. The piece positions Lin's work within a contemporary…
Multiple gallery exhibitions reviewed including Liam Gillick at Casey Kaplan opinion-review
Liam Gillick's exhibition at Casey Kaplan Gallery is described as both intellectually stimulating and visually compelling, though the two aspects are noted as not fully…
Mike Nelson, Joan Jonas, Anya Kielar, Robert Ryman Exhibitions Reviewed opinion-review
So, there's a neat roundup of reviews covering four art exhibitions happening at the same time in New York. You've got Mike Nelson showcasing immersive installations at 303…
Brice Dellsperger, Jeremy Gilbert-Rolfe, Tracey Moffatt, Cornelia Parker Exhibitions Reviewed opinion-review
Artcritical is taking a look at four exhibitions happening at the same time in New York. These include Brice Dellsperger's showcase at team (gallery, inc.), Jeremy Gilbert-Rolfe's…
Artcritical Hosts Discussion on 2014 Whitney Biennial and New Museum's 'Younger than Jesus' opinion-review
Artcritical hosted a discussion featuring guests Colleen Asper, Ariella Budick, and Jeffrey Kastner. The conversation centered on the 2014 Whitney Biennial and the New Museum's…
Anthony Goicolea, Leandro Erlich, Alex Katz, Haim Steinbach Exhibitions Reviewed opinion-review
A recent review looks at four exhibitions happening at the same time in New York. Anthony Goicolea is at Postmasters, exploring identity and memory through modified photography.…
Amy Cutler, Michelle Lopez, Melissa Meyer, Nicola Tyson Exhibitions Reviewed opinion-review
Artcritical has reviewed four solo exhibitions featuring different artists. Amy Cutler's work is showcased at Leslie Tonkonow Artworks + Projects, while Michelle Lopez's pieces…
Diana Al-Hadid's Tower Obsession Explored in artcritical Review opinion-review
David Cohen reviewed Diana Al-Hadid's work in March 2010 as part of artcritical's PIC OF THE FAIRS feature. Al-Hadid's fascination with towers has persisted for several years,…
LA Exhibitions Explore Feminist Art Generations Featuring Diana Al-Hadid, Mernet Larsen, Gerhard Richter, Andrea Zittel opinion-review
In Los Angeles, several exhibitions create a context for exploring the changing feminist viewpoints across various artistic eras. David Cohen assessed displays that showcased…
Artcritical Reviews Feature Matt Bollinger, Nayland Blake, Sergei Tcherepnin, and Sylvie Fleury opinion-review
Artcritical published reviews by Martha Schwendener, John Yau, and others covering multiple artists. The platform's content includes analysis of works by Matt Bollinger, Nayland…
Thaddeus Radell's Review of Bruce Gagnier's April 2 Exhibition opinion-review
Thaddeus Radell authored a review of Bruce Gagnier's exhibition on April 2, published by artcritical on July 2, 2015. The piece examines Gagnier's artistic practice and the…
artpress n°424 editorial critiques Venice Biennale's Marxist theme opinion-review
The editorial of artpress n°424 (July-August 2015) comments on the 56th Venice Biennale, directed by Okwui Enwezor, which was placed under the patronage of Karl Marx. The author…
Anne Sassoon's Critical Analysis of Clyfford Still's Portrait at Albright-Knox opinion-review
Anne Sassoon published a critical examination of Clyfford Still's portrait on June 24, 2015, through artcritical. The analysis focused on a specific portrait of Clyfford Still…
Artcritical Examines Paint Pouring's Historical Context Through Four Contemporary Artists opinion-review
Artcritical published an article questioning whether the technique of pouring paint can operate independently from art historical traditions. The piece features analysis of four…
Peter Fox's 'Blind Trust' Exhibition at Front Room Gallery Reveals New Vulnerability Through Dripping Paint Technique opinion-review
From May 22 to June 21, 2015, Front Room Gallery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, showcased Peter Fox's exhibition titled 'Blind Trust.' This collection of paintings signified a shift…
Anne Sherwood Pundyk reviews Peter Fox's 2015 exhibition opinion-review
Anne Sherwood Pundyk wrote a review of Peter Fox's exhibition in 2015, published on artcritical.com on June 16, 2015. The review discusses Fox's work, though specific details…
Erin Hinz reviews Lisa Yuskavage's 2014 painting 'Dude Looks Like Jesus' on artcritical opinion-review
On June 11, 2015, artcritical published a review by Erin Hinz focusing on Lisa Yuskavage's 2014 painting 'Dude Looks Like Jesus'. The artwork, measuring 48 by 40 inches, was…
Erin Hinz Reviews Lisa Yuskavage's Work on artcritical opinion-review
On June 11, 2015, artcritical published a review by Erin Hinz focusing on the work of artist Lisa Yuskavage. The piece was posted at 1:11 AM and remains accessible through the…
Daniel Herr discusses Willem de Kooning's Easter Monday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art opinion-review
At the Metropolitan Museum of Art, painter Daniel Herr chose to discuss Willem de Kooning's Easter Monday, painted between 1955 and 1956. Herr's first experience with this…
Critique of Anishinaabe exhibition's static portrayal of place in Native American art opinion-review
A 2015 article by Christopher T. Green critiques the exhibition 'Before and After the Horizon: Anishinaabe Artists of the Great Lakes' for presenting the Anishinaabe connection to…
Fredric Jameson's Postmodernism Theory Examined for Contemporary Art Relevance opinion-review
Fredric Jameson's analysis of postmodernism retains significant relevance for current discussions on contemporaneity in art history, theory, and criticism, despite its…
Edward Epstein reviews Frank Bramblett's catalogue in artcritical opinion-review
Edward Epstein authored a review of Frank Bramblett's catalogue on June 5, 2015. The piece was published on artcritical.com, a platform powered by WordPress. Bramblett's work was…
Peggy Cyphers on Malcolm Morley at East Gallery opinion-review
Peggy Cyphers wrote about Malcolm Morley's work, published on artcritical on May 24, 2015. The article was posted on June 1, 2015, at 12:28 pm. East Gallery hosted the exhibition…
Shepard Fairey Reflects on Obama Disappointment in Esquire Interview opinion-review
Eight years after his iconic 'Hope' poster helped propel Barack Obama to the presidency, street artist Shepard Fairey (aka Obey) expressed deep disillusionment with the former…
Éric Marty's 'Un autre regard' Reviewed in artpress opinion-review
The June 2015 issue of artpress (n°423, p. 83) features a review of Éric Marty's work titled 'Un autre regard.' Marty is associated with the publications 'La Fille,' 'Seuil,' 'Les…
artpress n°423 editorial: Are the mentally ill dangerous ideologues? opinion-review
The editorial in artpress n°423 (June 2015, p. 5) criticizes a proposed French education reform by Minister Najat Vallaud-Belkacem, which would overhaul history and other…
William Corwin Reviews Holly Zausner's Work opinion-review
On May 27, 2015, artcritical published a piece by William Corwin focusing on the work of artist Holly Zausner. The article appeared on the artcritical website, which operates…
Noah Dillon's Review of Brian Belott's Work on artcritical opinion-review
On May 26, 2015, artcritical published Noah Dillon's review of Brian Belott's artistic practice. The article appeared on the artcritical website, which operates on WordPress and…

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