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Rostislav Švácha on Czech Communist-Era Monuments and Architectural Debates opinion-review
Rostislav Švácha, an architecture critic and historian from Prague, explores the revival of Communist-era monuments in the Czech Republic. He analyzes the concept of monumentality…
Stéphane Bordarier on Simon Hantaï's Retrospective: Pliage, Châssis, and the Legacy of Pollock and Matisse opinion-review
In a 2013 essay for artpress, painter Stéphane Bordarier reflects on the Simon Hantaï retrospective at Centre Pompidou (through September 2, 2013). Bordarier, who first…
Paul Rodgers on Simon Hantaï's International Neglect opinion-review
Art dealer Paul Rodgers recounts his decades-long advocacy for Simon Hantaï, arguing the painter has been misread as a modernist and marginalized internationally. Rodgers first…
Heide Hatry's 'The Vagina is a Flower' Metaphor Rejected opinion-review
Heide Hatry's work challenges the metaphor 'the vagina is a flower,' declaring it no longer viable. The article on artcritical.com explores this shift in artistic representation.
Hassan Khan's Works Reinterpret Post-1967 Egyptian Identity Through Narrative Strategies opinion-review
An analysis by Tammer El-Sheikh examines three pieces by Cairo-based artist Hassan Khan: "17 and in AUC" from 2003, "Conspiracy: Dialogue/Diatribe" created in 2006 and revised in…
Pen and Brush Advocates for Gender Parity Through Group Exhibitions and New Flatiron Space opinion-review
Janice Sands, who has served as the executive director of Pen and Brush since 1998, addresses Quang Bao's essay concerning gender disparity in the art market. Established 119…
Review of Djurdja Bartlett's 'Fashion East: The Spectre that Haunted Socialism' opinion-review
Djurdja Bartlett's 2010 book 'Fashion East: The Spectre that Haunted Socialism' examines sartorial history across the Soviet Communist bloc from the 1920s avant-garde to the late…
Jacques Henric on Houellebecq's Poetry and the Structure of Suffering opinion-review
In a 2013 essay for artpress, Jacques Henric examines Michel Houellebecq's poetry collection "Configuration du dernier rivage" (Flammarion), arguing that Houellebecq's use of…
Chaves Nogales' 'Histoires prodigieuses' reviewed opinion-review
Olivier Renault reviews Manuel Chaves Nogales' 'Histoires prodigieuses', published by Quai Voltaire. The author, known for 'À feu et à sang' (2011) and 'Juan Belmonte matador de…
Critical essay examines Rebecca Park's work through Francesca Woodman comparison and violence critique opinion-review
A critical essay published on artcritical.com analyzes the work of artist Rebecca Park through multiple lenses. The text draws a comparison between Park and photographer Francesca…
Feminist Critique Challenges Alexander McQueen Exhibition's Treatment of Violence Against Women opinion-review
A critical essay published on artcritical.com examines the popular Alexander McQueen exhibition through feminist and museological lenses. The piece draws comparisons between the…
David Cohen reviews Hilary Harkness's work on artcritical opinion-review
On May 14, 2013, artcritical published a review by David Cohen examining the work of artist Hilary Harkness. The article was posted at 7:32 pm as part of the website's regular…
Digital Art as Ontological Experimentation, Not a Genre opinion-review
In a philosophical essay published in Art Press, Yves Citton argues that digital art should not be understood as a distinct artistic genre but as an ontological horizon that…
Digital Reproduction Creates New Originals, Not Copies opinion-review
An essay by an unnamed author argues that contemporary digital reproduction fundamentally differs from mechanical reproduction. Unlike Walter Benjamin's mechanical age, where…
Digital Divide in Contemporary Art: A Question of Habitus opinion-review
This article explores the gap between mainstream contemporary art and new media art through the lens of Pierre Bourdieu's concept of habitus. It revisits Claire Bishop's 2012…
Imperialism and the Privatization of Global Image Control opinion-review
An altermondialist text warns that digital networks and technologies, while offering potential for art, also enable permanent surveillance and reduce political freedoms. It argues…
Digital Art's Critical Potential in an Age of Surveillance opinion-review
A 2013 art press editorial by Michel Jaffrennou and an unnamed co-author examines the state of digital art two decades after their first special issue on new technologies. They…
Dork Zabunyan critiques critical discourse veiling Antoine d'Agata's photographs opinion-review
In an opinion piece for artpress, Dork Zabunyan examines how critical writing about Antoine d'Agata's exhibitions Anticorps at Le BAL (January 24 – April 14, 2013) and Nòia at…
Tiphaine Samoyault's 'Bête de cirque' Explores Shame and War opinion-review
In a review for artpress, Philippe Forest analyzes Tiphaine Samoyault's novel 'Bête de cirque' (published by Seuil in the 'Fiction & Cie' collection). The book employs a Chinese…
Art press editor defends corrida coverage after Libération drops bullfighting columns opinion-review
Art press editor Jacques Henric denounces censorship of bullfighting writing after Libération ended Jacques Durand's tauromachy chronicles under pressure from anti-corrida…
New Museum's NYC 1993 Exhibition Critiqued for Historical Omissions and Political Reticence opinion-review
From February 13 to May 26, 2013, the New Museum showcased NYC 1993: Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star, under the curation of Massimiliano Gioni and Lisa Phillips. This…
Steve Wheeler's Mystical Modernism Revisited in Conversation and Exhibition opinion-review
Following the January exhibition titled 'Steve Wheeler: The Oracle Visiting the 21st Century' at the David Findlay Jr. Gallery in New York, David Brody and Drew Lowenstein…
Nayland Blake's 2013 work Eleventh featured in artcritical review panel opinion-review
On April 5, 2013, Nayland Blake's artwork titled Eleventh was the subject of discussion during the Review Panel on artcritical, hosted by Matthew Marks Gallery. Posted at 1:28 PM…
Sylvie Fleury's 2013 work 'It Might As Well Rain Until September' featured in artcritical review opinion-review
Sylvie Fleury's artwork 'It Might As Well Rain Until September' from 2013 was discussed in an artcritical review published on April 5, 2013. The piece was presented courtesy of…
Olivier Assayas on Guy Debord: A Modern Classic at BnF opinion-review
Filmmaker Olivier Assayas recently discussed Guy Debord and the Situationist International in an interview with artpress. He examined the backdrop of post-war France, emphasizing…
Marcela Iacub's 'Belle et bête' sparks debate on literary freedom and truth opinion-review
The publication of Marcela Iacub's book 'Belle et bête' and its media coverage raise questions about the limits of free expression and the definition of literature. French law…
Two New York panel discussions explore Sickert's legacy and art market size debates opinion-review
On February 26, New York City was buzzing with two panel discussions happening at the same time. At the New York Studio School, Deborah Rosenthal moderated a talk centered on…
Rema Hort Mann Foundation panel examines gender disparity in art market representation opinion-review
In January 2013, the Rema Hort Mann Foundation hosted its second discussion on the lack of female representation in the art market at La Mama Galleria in New York. The panel…
Panel on Gender Inequality in Art Market at La Mama Gallaria in 2013 opinion-review
A panel discussion titled "Women & the (In)equality of the Art Market" was held at La Mama Gallaria on January 15, 2013. The event was organized with support from the Rema Hort…
Jean-Luc Hennig's 'Voyou' and Marguerite Duras's 'La Passion suspendue' Reviewed opinion-review
A review in art press discusses two recent publications: Jean-Luc Hennig's 'Voyou' (L'Infini/Gallimard) and 'Un amour ottoman' (Le Cherche-Midi), and Marguerite Duras's 'La…
Redécouvertes et résurgences dans l'art contemporain opinion-review
L'éditorial d'Anaël Pigeat pour Artpress explore le phénomène de redécouverte d'artistes oubliés ou âgés dans le monde de l'art contemporain. Il distingue plusieurs cas : des…
Ragnar Kjartansson's The Visitors Featured in The Review Panel on March 1 opinion-review
The Review Panel will critique Ragnar Kjartansson's 2012 work The Visitors on March 1. This nine-channel HD video projection runs for 64 minutes. It is currently displayed at…
How video games are regenerating cinema opinion-review
Video games, often dismissed by cinephiles, have profoundly influenced major filmmakers, reshaping cinematic techniques in framing, image sequencing, and storytelling. Rather than…
São Paulo Bienal's 1951 Launch as Catalyst for Brazilian Conceptualism and Antropofagia opinion-review
The São Paulo Bienal, established in 1951 as the first international biennial outside Venice, became a pivotal site during the Cold War era. Caroline A. Jones argues in her 2013…
ARTMargins Article Analyzes Dubai's 2012 Art Month Within Gulf's Political and Economic Context opinion-review
Nat Muller's article published on February 5, 2013, critically examines Dubai Art Month 2012, focusing on the Art Dubai fair and its Global Art Forum symposium. The piece explores…
Art Historians Discuss Making Versus Writing at New York Studio School Panel opinion-review
On February 12, 2013, the New York Studio School hosted a panel featuring art historians Svetlana Alpers, David Rosand, and Robert Storr, who discussed the interplay between art…
Panel on Ken Johnson Affair at Kunsthalle Galapagos to Scrutinize Critic's Reviews opinion-review
A panel discussion titled 'Critical Inversions – Artist to Critic, and the Publics in Between' is scheduled for Wednesday, January 30 at Kunsthalle Galapagos, located at 16 Main…
Ai Weiwei Documentary and Nobel Controversy in China opinion-review
Alison Klayman's documentary 'Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry' presents a sympathetic portrait of the Chinese artist as a heroic dissident, emphasizing his courage and political activism.…
From Homo-Spectator to Homo-Visitor: The Evolving Cinema Experience opinion-review
This article explores the evolution of movie-watching habits, linking the quest for alternatives to conventional theaters back to the Lumière brothers. Early filmmakers, including…
The Review Panel Announces February 2013 Event Lineups in New York and Philadelphia opinion-review
The Review Panel confirmed its participant lineups for February 2013 events in New York and Philadelphia. This discussion series, focused on art criticism, scheduled sessions in…

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