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Hunter College Hosts Panel on Painting's Future with Dana Schutz, Merlin James, Raphael Rubinstein, Richard Shiff opinion-review
A panel discussion titled "The Future of Painting" was held at Hunter College's MFA building on Friday, January 11, 2013, starting at 7:30 PM. The event featured artists Dana…
Eugène Leroy's Nudes Exhibition at Michael Werner Gallery Challenges Figurative Painting Traditions opinion-review
Michael Werner Gallery in New York presented 'Eugène Leroy: Nudes' from October 31, 2012 to January 5, 2013 at 4 East 77th Street. The exhibition featured Leroy's heavily…
Christophe Kihm critiques Adel Abdessemed's Centre Pompidou exhibition opinion-review
Christophe Kihm offers a detailed critique of Adel Abdessemed's exhibition 'Je suis innocent' (3 October 2012 – 7 January 2013) at the Centre Pompidou, responding to Bernard…
Artpress editor criticizes museum sponsorship and Centre Pompidou monument opinion-review
In a December 2012 editorial for Artpress, editor Catherine Millet criticizes major museums for accepting funding from galleries and speculators during budget cuts, citing a…
Critic Ken Johnson Faces Petition Over Reviews of Black and Women Artists opinion-review
A petition featuring over 1,500 signatures has emerged, urging The New York Times to reprimand critic Ken Johnson. This letter asserts that Johnson's review of "Now Dig This! Art…
Artcritical's The Review Panel Discusses Warhol's Cow Wallpaper opinion-review
On November 30, 2012, Artcritical published an entry about The Review Panel, which featured a discussion of Andy Warhol's Cow Wallpaper. The panel, a recurring feature on the art…
The Review Panel shifts to historical exhibitions for November 30 session, announces Philadelphia lineup opinion-review
On November 30, The Review Panel met to discuss three notable historical exhibitions instead of their usual focus on contemporary art. Panelists Blake Gopnik, Jane Harris, and…
Surfing as Art: Russell Crotty, Thomas Campbell, Jay Nelson opinion-review
In a 2012 article for art press, critic Richard Leydier argues that the contemporary art world's obsession with scale, trendiness, and market velocity obscures art's true essence.…
Jill Gasparina on appropriation and the future of art opinion-review
In a 2012 essay for artpress, critic Jill Gasparina examines the dominance of appropriation in contemporary art, drawing parallels to Simon Reynolds' concept of "retromania" in…
Satirical Portrait of the Curator as a Multifunctional Expert opinion-review
Christophe Kihm, art critic and professor at HEAD Geneva, published a satirical essay in artpress in 2012 dissecting the figure of the curator. He argues that the curator has…
Artist-Curators: From Warhol's Raid the Icebox to Today's Institutionalized Practice opinion-review
Simone Menegoi examines the rise of the artist-curator, tracing its evolution from a rare experimental model to a codified genre in contemporary art. He cites recent examples: Ed…
The Artist's Studio as Stage: Myth, Reality, and Digital Futures opinion-review
In a thought-provoking piece for artpress, Thibaut de Ruyter explores the changing nature of the artist's studio. He emphasizes the importance of studio visits for art…
The Paradox of Art Circulation: Abundance or Overload? opinion-review
Chris Sharp reflects on the proliferation of art circulation channels over the past 40 years, questioning whether increased access to art—through low-cost airlines, online…
Bernard Marcadé on Art's Value in Crisis: From Wim Delvoye's Cloaca to Pussy Riot opinion-review
In an article for Artpress, critic Bernard Marcadé examines the significance of art amid economic downturns and political oppression, highlighting Wim Delvoye's Cloaca (2000) and…
Frog Magazine Founders Debate Avant-Garde vs. Art Contemporain opinion-review
In a conversation published by artpress, Stéphanie Moisdon and Éric Troncy, co-founders of the magazine Frog (established 2007), critique the state of contemporary art. They…
Erik Verhagen critiques infantilist ethos in contemporary art opinion-review
In an essay for art press's 40th anniversary, art historian Erik Verhagen argues that contemporary art has been overtaken by an 'infantilist ethos' that prioritizes easy, simple,…
Joanna Malinowska Discusses Whitney Biennial 2012 Installation Featuring Leonard Peltier Painting opinion-review
Brooklyn-based artist Joanna Malinowska, originally from Poland, showcased her work at the Whitney Biennial 2012 with an installation that carried a strong political message,…
Nathlie Provosty and Nicole Wittenberg exhibition reviewed by David Cohen on artcritical opinion-review
On November 12, 2012, artcritical published a review by David Cohen covering an exhibition featuring artists Nathlie Provosty and Nicole Wittenberg. The review analyzed their…
Wendy Brown on Neoliberalism, Democracy, and Leftist Hope opinion-review
Political theorist Wendy Brown diagnoses the fragility of democracy under neoliberalism and neoconservatism, arguing that the left must abandon nostalgia for liberal democracy and…
Bjorn Geldhof Discusses Curatorial Role at PinchukArtCentre in Kyiv Interview opinion-review
Bjorn Geldhof, artistic manager and curator at the PinchukArtCentre in Kyiv, has been instrumental in shaping the institution's exhibitions since 2009. His work includes curating…
Paris Photo 2012: The Image After Photography opinion-review
A dialogue between Dominique Baqué and Régis Durand, published in artpress in October 2012, examines the transformation of photography in the digital age. Baqué argues that…
Paris Art Week Reveals a Fragmented Art World opinion-review
The arrival of FIAC and Paris Photo each autumn creates a vertiginous moment for the art world, as galleries and museums present their finest works. Visitors—critics, collectors,…
Art Critics Roberta Smith, David Cohen, Ariella Budick, and Marjorie Welish Participate in Review Panel opinion-review
On October 15, 2012, a review panel event featured art critics Roberta Smith, David Cohen, Ariella Budick, and Marjorie Welish. The gathering was documented in a photograph by M.…
Diana Al-Hadid's The Vanishing Point Show Reviewed by The Review Panel in September 2012 opinion-review
The Review Panel examined Diana Al-Hadid's exhibition The Vanishing Point in September 2012. This discussion was documented on artcritical, with an entry posted on October 15,…
Ann Agee's Lock Gallery exhibition featured in The Review Panel Philadelphia discussion opinion-review
The Review Panel Philadelphia will examine Ann Agee's exhibition at Lock Gallery among other shows. This critical discussion event was announced on October 15, 2012, through…
Piotr Piotrowski Advocates for Eastern European Art History Recognition Through English-Language Comparative Studies opinion-review
Piotr Piotrowski, a faculty member at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań and the former director of the National Museum in Warsaw from 2009 to 2010, contends that the global art…
Mernet Larsen's 2010 painting 'Mall Event' featured in artcritical review opinion-review
Mernet Larsen created the painting 'Mall Event' in 2010, using acrylic and mixed media on a canvas measuring 50 by 55 inches. The work was represented by Vogt Gallery. A review of…
Nikola Dedić Analyzes Serbia's Private Art Collections and National Ideology opinion-review
In a 2012 conversation with ARTMargins Online, Nikola Dedić examines the growth of private art collections in Serbia, mentioning notable examples such as the Macura Museum, Zepter…
Guggenheim's 2012 Abstraction Exhibition Critiqued as Missed Revisionist Opportunity opinion-review
Between June 8 and September 12, 2012, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum hosted 'Art of Another Kind: International Abstraction and the Guggenheim, 1949-1960,' showcasing…
AICA defends Brett Murray's censored 'The Spear' in South Africa opinion-review
The International Association of Art Critics (AICA) has issued a statement defending artist Brett Murray and the Goodman Gallery in Johannesburg after the ANC sought a court order…
Albert Ayme and Denise René: Two Lives Devoted to Abstract Art opinion-review
In early summer 2012, painter Albert Ayme (92) and gallerist Denise René (99) died. Their aesthetic views were close yet divergent—Ayme wrote critically about Vasarely. For both,…
Gerhard Richter's September 2012 Review Panel Discussion opinion-review
On September 12, 2012, a review panel convened to discuss the work of Gerhard Richter. The panel examined Richter's artistic practice and recent developments in his career.…
The Review Panel September 2012 Discussion opinion-review
The Review Panel convened in September 2012 to discuss contemporary art exhibitions. Panelists included David Cohen, Karen Wilkin, and John Good. They examined shows at various…
Ana Vujanović Analyzes Serbia's Post-2000 Performing Arts Scene and Independent Cultural Politics opinion-review
In a 2012 interview, cultural theorist Ana Vujanović dissects the performing arts landscape in Serbia following the year 2000. She identifies a persistent division between…
1959 Vienna Museum Photograph of Jenny and Clement Greenberg Featured in Book Review opinion-review
In a 1959 photograph, Jenny and Clement Greenberg are depicted on the steps of the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. This image is featured in a book that is presently being…
Review of Jerzy Ludwiński's Selected Writings Published by Van Abbemuseum opinion-review
In July 2012, a review of "Notes from the Future of Art: Selected Writings by Jerzy Ludwiński" was published by ARTMargins Online. This 240-page book, edited by Magdalena…
Lee Friedlander's 2011 New York City photograph featured in artcritical review opinion-review
A photograph by Lee Friedlander titled 'New York City, 2011' was published as plate 79 in a book reviewed on artcritical. The image is credited to Fraenkel Gallery in San…
Dan and Lia Perjovschi Discuss Romania's Post-1989 Art Scene, Archive Challenges, and Political Commentary opinion-review
In a 2012 interview with Olga Stefan, Romanian artists Dan and Lia Perjovschi reflect on their roles in Romania's art scene since the 1989 revolution. Lia Perjovschi maintains the…
Artnet's 1990s Reviews: Ivor Abrahams, Bruce Pearson, and Damien Hirst's Pharmacy opinion-review
David Cohen, editor of artcritical.com, contributed early reviews to Artnet magazine from its 1996 launch, covering London shows by artists like Chantal Joffe, Dawn Mellor, and…
Fluxus at 50: The Historiographical Paradox of an Anti-Movement opinion-review
On the 50th anniversary of Fluxus, Bertrand Clavez explores its historiography, pointing out that its elusive nature has resulted in a wealth of literature that is often flawed.…

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