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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…
Critique of poor-quality public art for Falcone memorial in Palermo opinion-review
On May 23, Palermo saw two controversial public art projects commemorating anti-mafia figures. Sculptor Salvatore Gottuso installed "17 e cinquantotto" on via Cavour, a graphic…
Eric Sutphin Reviews Louise Despont's Work on artcritical opinion-review
Eric Sutphin published a review of Louise Despont's artistic practice on May 22, 2015, through the artcritical platform. The article was posted at 4:21 pm and remains accessible…
Jessica Holmes Reviews Joan Semmel Exhibition at The Bronx Museum of the Arts opinion-review
Jessica Holmes reviewed Joan Semmel's exhibition "A Necessary Elaboration" at The Bronx Museum of the Arts, which ran from March 6, 2015 to May 31, 2015. The exhibition featured…
Margaret Graham's 2015 Review of Etel Adnan's Work on artcritical opinion-review
Margaret Graham authored a review of Etel Adnan's artistic practice, published on May 8, 2015, through the artcritical platform. The piece examined Adnan's multidisciplinary…
Allie Biswas reviews Philip-Lorca diCorcia's 2008 photograph DICPH1469 opinion-review
Allie Biswas published a review on artcritical.com analyzing Philip-Lorca diCorcia's 2008 photograph DICPH1469. The article was posted on May 7, 2015, at 1:29 AM. The review…
Bill Jensen's 'Transgressions' at Cheim & Read Explores Abstract Painting's Evolution opinion-review
Bill Jensen's exhibition 'Transgressions' at Cheim & Read in New York City ran from April 9 to May 9, 2015, featuring abstract paintings that challenge traditional development in…
David Carrier Reviews Bill Jensen's 2013 Diptych 'Transgressions (Black and White)' opinion-review
David Carrier published a review of Bill Jensen's painting 'Transgressions (Black and White)' on May 5, 2015, through artcritical. The artwork, created in 2013, is an oil on linen…
Royal Academy's Diebenkorn Exhibition Divides Six Painters' Opinions opinion-review
Between March 14 and June 7, 2015, the Royal Academy of Arts in London hosted a retrospective of Richard Diebenkorn, organized by Sarah C. Bancroft. The exhibition featured 20…
Joyce Kozloff's Cartographic Art Explores Politics and Decoration in Multiple New York Exhibitions opinion-review
Art historian Jack Hartnell examines Joyce Kozloff's recent exhibitions across New York City, including her contributions to "Mapping Brooklyn." Kozloff, an original member of the…
Jack Hartnell's Analysis of Joyce Kozloff's 'Tempest' Series opinion-review
Jack Hartnell examines Joyce Kozloff's 'Tempest' series, exploring the artist's intricate cartographic works that blend historical mapping with contemporary critique. Kozloff's…
Joyce Kozloff's Gaza Cartography Explored in Artcritical Analysis opinion-review
Art historian Jack Hartnell examines Joyce Kozloff's cartographic artworks addressing Gaza in a 2015 analysis published by artcritical. The piece explores how Kozloff's intricate…
Richard Diebenkorn's 1962 painting 'Interior with View of Buildings' discussed on artcritical opinion-review
Paul Carey Kent wrote about Richard Diebenkorn's painting 'Interior with View of Buildings' from 1962. The article was published on May 2, 2015, on the artcritical website. The…
Questioning the status of marginal art in a market-driven economy opinion-review
In 1913, Marcel Duchamp asked: 'Can one make works that are not art?' Recontextualized in an economy where the market is sovereign, the question is now posed in different terms.…
Maurice Blanchot: The Rhetoric of Denial opinion-review
A review in artpress no. 422 (May 2015, p. 76) examines Michel Surya's book 'L'Autre Blanchot' published by Gallimard in the 'Tel' collection. Surya's work re-evaluates Maurice…
Jean-Paul Demoule's 'Mais où sont passés les Indo-Européens?' Reviewed in artpress opinion-review
The May 2015 issue of artpress (n°422, pp. 74-75) features a review of Jean-Paul Demoule's book 'Mais où sont passés les Indo-Européens?' published by Seuil in its 'La Librairie…
Artcritical publishes Peter Malone's review of Dodd Bigbee's work opinion-review
Peter Malone wrote a review of Dodd Bigbee's work, which was published on artcritical.com on April 25, 2015. The article was posted on Tuesday, April 28th, 2015 at 2:04 pm. The…
Tatiane Schilaro reviews Jonathas de Andrade's work on artcritical opinion-review
Tatiane Schilaro published a review of Jonathas de Andrade's work on April 28, 2015. The article appeared on artcritical.com, a platform powered by WordPress. Readers could follow…
Michael Norton Artcritical Review Panel May 2015 opinion-review
The artcritical website published a review panel entry on April 28, 2015, focusing on Michael Norton. This content was posted at 5:27 AM and remains accessible through RSS feeds.…
David Rhodes reviews Tony Feher's 1988 exhibition at Tom Fairs Gallery opinion-review
David Rhodes authored a review of Tony Feher's 1988 exhibition at Tom Fairs Gallery. The review was published on artcritical.com on April 26, 2015. Tony Feher, an American artist…
Peter Malone reviews Julian Hatton's exhibition 'Trouble' at Elizabeth Harris Gallery opinion-review
Peter Malone reviewed Julian Hatton's exhibition 'Trouble' at Elizabeth Harris Gallery in New York City. The exhibition featured Hatton's abstract paintings that explore tension…
Peter Malone reviews Julian Hatton's painting 'imprint' on artcritical opinion-review
Peter Malone authored a review of Julian Hatton's painting titled 'imprint' on artcritical. The artwork was created in 2014-15 using oil on canvas and measures 60 x 60 inches. The…
James B. Nicola's Review of Eve Sonneman's Samurai Cover on artcritical opinion-review
On April 24, 2015, artcritical published a review by James B. Nicola examining Eve Sonneman's work titled "samurai-cover." The piece was posted at 10:15 pm, with the content…
Roman Kalinovski Reviews Alexi Worth's Green Bedroom Painting opinion-review
Roman Kalinovski authored a review of Alexi Worth's painting titled "Green Bedroom" on April 24, 2015. The review was published on the artcritical website, which operates using…
David Carrier Reviews Lawrence Carroll's Exhibition opinion-review
David Carrier published a review of Lawrence Carroll's work on April 20, 2015, through artcritical. The piece examines Carroll's artistic practice, focusing on his distinctive…
Lawrence Carroll's 'Ghost House' exhibition at Museo d'Arte Moderna di Bologna reviewed in 2015 opinion-review
A review of Lawrence Carroll's exhibition 'Ghost House' at Museo d'Arte Moderna di Bologna was published on April 20, 2015. The exhibition featured installation photography…
Artcritical's April 2015 Review Panel Discusses Benson and Huxtable opinion-review
The April 2015 edition of The Review Panel was published on April 17, 2015, by artcritical. This regular feature analyzes contemporary art exhibitions and events through critical…
Michael Berryhill's Artcritical Post on Dennis Kardon's Exhibition opinion-review
On April 16, 2015, Michael Berryhill contributed to Artcritical with a post about Dennis Kardon's exhibition "From Now On In." The entry was published at 5:01 PM and is accessible…
Russell Roberts, Cynthia Hartling, Wallace Whitney Exhibitions Reviewed opinion-review
There are three exhibitions currently running that you should check out. At Heskin Contemporary, Russell Roberts showcases his grid paintings, which are intriguing for their…
Deborah Garwood Reviews Judith Simonian's Exhibition at Patio Gallery opinion-review
Deborah Garwood authored a review of Judith Simonian's exhibition for artcritical on April 15, 2015. The review examines Simonian's artistic practice and the specific presentation…
Judith Simonian's 2014 painting Fleshly Pink Room featured in artcritical review opinion-review
Judith Simonian created the painting Fleshly Pink Room in 2014 using acrylic on canvas measuring 72 by 60-1/4 inches. The work was presented through Edward Thorp Gallery. Deborah…
Walter Darby Bannard Reflects on Early Reductive Paintings and Greenberg's Legacy in 2015 Interview opinion-review
The Berry Campbell Gallery in New York unveiled Walter Darby Bannard's exhibition titled "Minimal Color Field Paintings, 1958-1965" on March 19, 2015, which will be on display…

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