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• The Review Panel returns January 24 with critics discussing four gallery exhibitions opinion-review

  The Review Panel resumes on January 24, 2014, featuring David Cohen as host with guests Hrag Vartanian from Hyperallergic, Christina Kee from artcritical, and Christian…

• John Goodrich Reviews Marvin Gates's 2010 New York Exhibition 'Barbara' opinion-review

  John Goodrich reviewed Marvin Gates's exhibition titled "Barbara," which was presented on West 19th Street in New York in November 2010. The review was published on artcritical on…

• artcritical Roundtable Debates Balthus Exhibition at the Met opinion-review

  An email roundtable organized by artcritical brought together seven contributors to discuss the exhibition 'Balthus: Cats and Girls' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which runs…

• Chantal Akerman's 'Ma mère rit' Reviewed: A Contract of Mimesis opinion-review

  In a review for Artpress, Patrick Kéchichian examines Chantal Akerman's book 'Ma mère rit', published by Mercure de France. The reviewer describes the implicit contract Akerman…

• Franklin Einspruch reviews Aqua Art Miami Beach 2013 for artcritical opinion-review

  Franklin Einspruch provided coverage of Aqua Art Miami Beach 2013 for artcritical. The review was published on December 6, 2013. Sarah Hinckley's 2013 collagraph and relief print…

• David Brody's Review of Matthew Blackwell's Work on artcritical opinion-review

  On November 28, 2013, artcritical published a review by David Brody examining the artistic practice of Matthew Blackwell. The piece was posted at 4:39 PM as part of the website's…

• Reader criticizes Pierre Huyghe exhibition at Centre Pompidou, praises Claude Simon show opinion-review

  A reader of Art Press critiques the Pierre Huyghe retrospective at Centre Pompidou, describing it as confusing and unconvincing, while praising the smaller Claude Simon…

• The Mediums of No Return: Art Press Editorial on Contemporary Art's Material Turn opinion-review

  In an editorial for artpress, Anaël Pigeat examines a renewed engagement with traditional artistic mediums in contemporary art. While artists like Philippe Parreno and Pierre…

• Nan Goldin on Swedish Photography: Strömholm, Petersen, Engström opinion-review

  In an interview with artpress, Nan Goldin discusses the work of three generations of Swedish photographers—Christer Strömholm, Anders Petersen, and JH Engström—whose intimate,…

• Alex Katz's 1989 painting Black Brook featured in artcritical review opinion-review

  David Rhodes authored a review of Alex Katz's 1989 painting Black Brook, an oil on board measuring 9 by 12 inches. The work was presented courtesy of Peter Blum Gallery. The…

• Gregory Amenoff's Nature-Inspired Paintings at Alexandre Gallery Challenge Contemporary Landscape Traditions opinion-review

  Gregory Amenoff's exhibition titled 'Trace' took place at Alexandre Gallery from October 17 to November 23, 2013. Situated on the 13th floor of the Fuller Building at 41 East 57th…

• Gregory Amenoff's painting Kronos II featured in artcritical review opinion-review

  Gregory Amenoff created the painting Kronos II in 2012 using oil on canvas measuring 84 by 76 inches. The work was presented by Alexandre Gallery. Art critic David Carrier wrote…

• David Carrier Reviews Gregory Amenoff's Exhibition at Big_GA13_13_Pageant_retake_medium opinion-review

  David Carrier authored a review of Gregory Amenoff's exhibition at Big_GA13_13_Pageant_retake_medium, published on November 17, 2013. The piece appeared on artcritical, a platform…

• Gagosian's Balthus Estate Exhibition Criticized for Manipulating Polaroids and Displaying Unfinished Work opinion-review

  Gagosian Gallery's exhibition 'Balthus: The Last Studies' from September 26 to December 21, 2013 at 976 Madison Avenue in New York City presents 35 photographic works and an…

• David Carrier Reflects on Arthur Danto's Multifaceted Career and Their Friendship opinion-review

  Arthur Danto, a philosopher, artist, and critic, taught at Columbia University and authored influential works like The Transfiguration of the Commonplace in 1981. He served as art…

• MoMA's 2013 Soundings Exhibition Critiqued for Visual Bias, Highlights Winderen and Philipsz opinion-review

  The Museum of Modern Art's first dedicated sound art exhibition, Soundings: A Contemporary Score, ran from August 10 to November 3, 2013, at its New York City location. The show…

• Artist Jill Nathanson advocates for collectors who prioritize personal connection over investment opinion-review

  Artist Jill Nathanson distinguishes between collectors who follow trends and those who develop personal relationships with art. She describes thoughtful individuals who learn…

• Jill Nathanson's Review of Collector Dubrow's Art Collection opinion-review

  Jill Nathanson published a review on October 27, 2013, analyzing the art collection of an individual known as Dubrow. The article appeared on artcritical.com, a platform powered…

• The Rising Power of Collectors in the Art World opinion-review

  The launch of FIAC and Paris Photo underscores the crucial role that collectors play in supporting artists. The act of collecting is characterized by desire, secrecy, speculation,…

• Rosalind Krauss's Pamphlet on the End of Art Criticism Reviewed opinion-review

  A review of Rosalind Krauss's pointed pamphlet on the end of art criticism, in which the semiotician argues that criticism has lost its authority. Krauss, a prominent art critic…

• November 2013 Review Panel Features Roberta Smith, Ara H. Merjian, David Cohen, and Stephen Westfall opinion-review

  In November 2013, a Review Panel was held featuring Roberta Smith, Ara H. Merjian, David Cohen, and Stephen Westfall, with documentation by Jill Krementz. Organized by…

• Roma Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2007 Marked Paradigm Shift for Romani Contemporary Art opinion-review

  In 2007, the inaugural Roma Pavilion, named Paradise Lost and curated by Timea Junghaus, made its debut at the Venice Biennale, presenting the works of Romani artists for the…

• Jack Whitten's 2013 Exhibition at Alexander Gray Associates Showcases Technical Innovation and Exuberant Color opinion-review

  In 2013, Jack Whitten showcased his dynamic paintings at Alexander Gray Associates in New York City, highlighting his innovative techniques and vibrant material use. The…

• Anne Truitt's 'Second Requiem' Exhibition Reviewed on Artcritical opinion-review

  On October 11, 2013, Artcritical published a review of Anne Truitt's exhibition 'Second Requiem', which displayed her minimalist sculptures and paintings characterized by…

• Barilla's 30-Year Ad Campaign: Tradition or Homophobia? opinion-review

  An opinion piece on Artribune revisits Barilla's three-decade-long advertising campaign, which has consistently depicted traditional heterosexual families. The controversy erupted…

• The Ambiguous Rise of 'Gallerist': Art World Debates a Term's Meaning and Purpose opinion-review

  The art community has increasingly adopted the term 'gallerist,' though its definition remains ambiguous—whether it signifies an art dealer, gallery owner, or curator. In a 2005…

• Tristan Garcia's 'Faber. Le destructeur' Reviewed opinion-review

  Étienne Hatt reviews Tristan Garcia's fourth novel 'Faber. Le destructeur', published by Gallimard. The book centers on Faber, a charismatic and brilliant individual who becomes…

• Albert Serra on the Failure of Video Art in Exhibitions opinion-review

  Albert Serra, whose film 'Histoire de ma mort' recently won an award at Locarno, reflects on the problematic nature of moving images in exhibitions. In a text originally published…

• Christophe Kihm questions art's demand for relevance opinion-review

  In an artpress essay, critic Christophe Kihm challenges the contemporary expectation that art must be 'pertinent'—i.e., responsive to social or political issues. He uses the 55th…

• Hungarian Curators Discuss Government Cultural Policy Impact on Curatorial Practice opinion-review

  Hungarian curators Adele Eisenstein, Márton Pacsika, and Hajnalka Somogyi were interviewed by Eszter Szakács regarding changes in Hungary's cultural policy and their effects on…

• Hungarian Art Critics Discuss Cultural Politics Under Conservative Government opinion-review

  In an interview conducted by Hedvig Turai, Gergely Nagy discusses the influence of Hungary's current political climate on the arts. Nagy, a Budapest-based freelance journalist and…

• Hungary's Conservative Government Reshapes Arts Through Institutional Control and Nationalist Cultural Policy opinion-review

  Since 2010, Hungary's ruling Fidesz party has systematically transformed the country's cultural landscape through aggressive nationalist policies. The Hungarian Art Academy (MMA),…

• Alexi Worth Featured in artcritical's June 2013 Review Panel opinion-review

  The artcritical website published content related to artist Alexi Worth on September 7, 2013. This material was part of the publication's June 2013 Review Panel series. The…

• The Review Panel Announces 2013-2014 Season with Roberta Smith, David Cohen, Ariella Budick opinion-review

  The Review Panel has scheduled two upcoming discussions for its 2013-2014 season. On October 4, Roberta Smith will participate in a panel at the National Academy in New York.…

• Rosalind Krauss on Medium, Modernism, and Her Critical Evolution opinion-review

  In an interview conducted in New York in October 2003, art historian Rosalind Krauss reflected on her intellectual development. She grew up in Washington, D.C., where she often…

• Christian Berst on the challenges of exhibiting art brut today opinion-review

  In a discussion with artpress2, gallerist Christian Berst expresses his disapproval of Jean Dubuffet's separatist view of art brut, as well as Harald Szeemann's integrationist…

• Dubuffet's 'Art Brut' Reconsidered: A Critical Reappraisal opinion-review

  In a 2013 article for artpress, Didier Semin critically reexamines the foundational notions of art brut, the term coined by Jean Dubuffet in 1945. Semin argues that Dubuffet's…

• Spain's Art Scene in Crisis: Resistance and Reinvention opinion-review

  Amid Spain's economic turmoil and conservative policies negatively impacting cultural infrastructure, the Museo Reina Sofía, led by Manuel Borja-Villel since 2008, has received…

• Catherine Millet Questions Boundaries and Hierarchies at the Venice Biennale opinion-review

  In an artpress editorial, Catherine Millet evaluates the 2013 Venice Biennale, which was curated by Massimiliano Gioni under the title "Il Palazzo Enciclopedico." She contends…

• Frantisek Zachoval Reviews Aufwachen! Besser Machen! Exhibition at Kleine Humboldt Galerie opinion-review

  ARTMargins Online introduced a fresh video series featuring artist and videographer Frantisek Zachoval in August 2013. This initiative debuted with Zachoval's examination of the…