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Nicola Tyson's painting Two Figures on Orange featured in artcritical review opinion-review
Nicola Tyson's 2011 oil painting Two Figures on Orange, measuring 95 by 72 inches, was highlighted in an artcritical review posted on October 16, 2011. The work is represented by…
Willem de Kooning's 1951 Painting 'Woman' Subject of artcritical Roundtable Discussion opinion-review
On October 16, 2011, artcritical published a roundtable discussion focused on Willem de Kooning's 1951 painting titled 'Woman'. The online forum examined this significant work…
Artcritical Roundtable Debates Drawing Focus in MoMA's de Kooning Retrospective opinion-review
Last week, artcritical hosted a roundtable discussion via email to examine the Willem de Kooning retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art. Participants included Stephen Maine,…
The Review Panel Announces October 2011 Lineup and Posts September Podcast opinion-review
The Review Panel is set to meet again at the National Academy on October 28, 2011. Peter Plagens is making his third appearance, while new members Patricia Milder and James Panero…
Jenny Saville's 'Continuum' Exhibition at Gagosian New York Sparks Critical Debate opinion-review
From September 15 to October 22, 2011, Jenny Saville's exhibition 'Continuum' was showcased at Gagosian Gallery in New York City, her first solo show in the city since 2003. The…
Ronnie Landfield's Color Field Paintings Reinvigorate Landscape Abstraction at Stephen Haller Gallery opinion-review
Ronnie Landfield's exhibition 'Structure and Color' at Stephen Haller Gallery from September 8 to October 15, 2011, presented paintings that explicitly reference landscape within…
Per Kirkeby Exhibition Review Published on artcritical opinion-review
On September 23, 2011, artcritical published a review of an exhibition featuring the work of Danish artist Per Kirkeby. The post included an installation shot from the show,…
Tino Sehgal's 'This Situation' and the Politics of Duplicity opinion-review
Marcela Iacub, a jurist and CNRS research director, provides a critical analysis of Tino Sehgal's performance "This Situation," acquired by the Centre Pompidou in a controversial…
Catherine Millet critiques Tino Sehgal's artistic novelty opinion-review
In an editorial for artpress, Catherine Millet argues that Tino Sehgal's work, which immerses spectators in improvised situations and refuses material traces, is not as innovative…
Noémie Lafrance's 'The Whitebox Project' at Black and White Gallery challenges audience participation opinion-review
Noémie Lafrance presented 'The Whitebox Project' at Black and White Gallery/Project Space in Williamsburg during September 2011. Performances occurred on Saturdays September 10,…
Xing Danwen's Urban Fiction No. 4 featured in artcritical book review opinion-review
On September 21, 2011, the artcritical website published a post highlighting Xing Danwen's photographic work Urban Fiction No. 4, created between 2004 and 2005. The image was…
Metropolitan Museum's Alexander McQueen Exhibition Criticized for Avoiding Feminist and Colonialist Controversies opinion-review
The Metropolitan Museum of Art presented Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty from May 4 to August 7, 2011 at its Fifth Avenue location in New York City. Curated by Andrew Bolton, the…
Alexander McQueen and Francesca Woodman: Parallels in Metamorphosis and Body Transformation opinion-review
Despite their distinct artistic mediums, Alexander McQueen and Francesca Woodman, both of whom tragically took their own lives—McQueen at the age of 40 in 2010 and Woodman at 22…
Lucian Freud's Legacy Explored Through Exhibitions and Publications opinion-review
Lucian Freud is remembered for his serious and tenacious approach to art, as highlighted in a review of Martin Gayford's book 'Man with a Blue Scarf'. The book delves into Freud's…
Artcritical publishes review of new Cuban art book opinion-review
Artcritical published a review of a book about new Cuban art on August 28, 2011. The review was posted at 11:30 am. The publication operates using WordPress as its content…
Artpress Editorial Critiques French Art Debate and Palais de Tokyo Direction opinion-review
An editorial in artpress magazine, published August 26, 2011, addresses the ongoing debate about 'French art' that has resurfaced following recent positions and petitions…
Debate on Traditional Techniques in French Art Schools opinion-review
An article in art press 2 n°22 (August-October 2011) argues that art schools should integrate traditional techniques like engraving, ceramics, and drawing alongside new media. The…
Paul Devautour on 30 Years of Art Pedagogy and the Future of Art Schools opinion-review
In an interview featured in art press, Paul Devautour, an artist, shares insights from his three-decade-long teaching journey, which began at the age of 22 in middle schools…
French Art Schools Require PhDs for General Culture Faculty opinion-review
For the past three years, job postings for general culture professors at French art schools have systematically required a doctorate in the humanities. This shift reflects a…
Art Schools and Their Territorial Connections opinion-review
An art school constitutes a structured ensemble around a fundamental distinction between interior and exterior, professional and amateur. Questioning the connections between these…
Rearview Mirror Exhibition Surveys New Art from Central and Eastern Europe Across Two Canadian Venues opinion-review
The exhibition titled Rearview Mirror: New Art from Central and Eastern Europe, curated by Christopher Eamon, showcased the works of 23 artists. It debuted at The Power Plant in…
Review of Rearview Mirror: New Art from Central and Eastern Europe at The Power Plant and Art Gallery of Alberta opinion-review
The exhibition Rearview Mirror: New Art from Central and Eastern Europe was examined by Milena Tomic. It was showcased at The Power Plant Art Gallery in Toronto from July 1, 2011,…
Critical review of ILLUMInations at the 2011 Venice Biennale opinion-review
Richard Leydier's review of the 54th Venice Biennale, titled ILLUMInations and curated by Bice Curiger, criticizes the international exhibition at the Giardini and Arsenale for…
Paris-Delhi-Bombay Exhibition at Centre Pompidou Critiqued for Derivative Western Influences opinion-review
The exhibition 'Paris-Delhi-Bombay: India through the eyes of Indian and French Artists' ran at the Centre Pompidou in Paris from 25 May to 19 September 2011, featuring nearly…
Alice Neel photograph featured in artcritical review opinion-review
A photograph of artist Alice Neel was published on artcritical.com on August 2, 2011. The image originated from a book that was being reviewed by the publication. The photograph…
Bill Berkson's Commentary on the Steins and Picasso in 2011 opinion-review
Bill Berkson provided insights on the relationship between Gertrude Stein, Alice B. Toklas, and Pablo Picasso, referencing a 1922 gelatin silver print by Man Ray depicting Stein…
Review critiques 'The Hidden Decade' book on Polish video art 1985-1995 opinion-review
Edited by Piotr Krajewski and Violetta Kutlubasis-Krajewska, the 2010 book 'The Hidden Decade: Polish Video Art 1985-1995' features a collection of eight essays exploring the…
Al Held's 1985 painting Roberta's Trip featured in artcritical review opinion-review
Al Held's 1985 painting Roberta's Trip, measuring 96 by 144 inches and executed in acrylic on canvas, was reproduced in a publication reviewed by artcritical. The artwork is…
Inka Essenhigh's 2009 painting Green Goddess II featured in artcritical review opinion-review
The painting Green Goddess II by Inka Essenhigh was created in 2009 using oil on canvas with dimensions of 182-7/8 by 152-3/8 inches. Victoria Miro Gallery in London provided…
Djuro Luy's Noir Thrillers Expose Art World's Dark Side opinion-review
Djuro Luy, a Slovak author, has published two novels in the 'Art noir' collection by Éditions Biro & Cohen, aiming to reveal the art world's seedy underbelly. His second book, 'Le…
Bernard Dufour on Odilon Redon and Three Other Masters of Black opinion-review
In a 2011 article for artpress, artist Bernard Dufour discusses four 19th-century figures he refers to as 'broyeurs de noir': Rodolphe Bresdin (1822–1885), Edgar Degas…
Piri Halasz reviews Roy Lerner's Pathway exhibition on artcritical opinion-review
Art critic Piri Halasz reviewed Roy Lerner's exhibition titled Pathway in a post published on June 20, 2011. The review was featured on the artcritical website, which operates…
Leo Steinberg on Art Historical Misinterpretations opinion-review
Art historian Leo Steinberg critiques how art literature often generates interpretations autonomous from the images described, leading to false trails that direct viewing should…
Retrospective of Uzbek filmmaker Ali Khamraev reveals Soviet New Wave exchange opinion-review
A showcase featuring eight films by Uzbek filmmaker Ali Khamraev is currently being held at various locations, including the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago, highlighting his…
Philippe Daverio Calls 54th Venice Biennale a 'Popular Luna Park' opinion-review
In a video interview for Artribune Television, critic Philippe Daverio described the 54th Venice Biennale as a 'popular luna park' divided into two geographical sections: one…
Beverly McIver Exhibition Featured as Editor's Pick on artcritical opinion-review
On May 21, 2011, artcritical highlighted Beverly McIver's exhibition at Betty Cuningham Gallery as an editor's pick. The art news platform published this feature on its website,…
Artpress editorial questions globalization's impact on originality and identity in art opinion-review
In an editorial for Artpress, Richard Leydier explores the tension between origins and originality in the globalized art world. He traces globalization from Marco Polo's travels…
Jacques Henric on Bernard Comment's 'Tout passe': Short Stories of Uprooted Lives opinion-review
In a review published by artpress, Jacques Henric examines Bernard Comment's short story collection 'Tout passe' (Christian Bourgois éditeur). Henric argues that the short story…
Surveillance Cameras as Unauthorial Filmmakers opinion-review
What would a film be if born from an eye without consciousness? It would not be the lucid, responsible work of an author or artist, guided by a sensitive hand and nourished by…
Restoring the primal act of seeing in a world of ubiquitous image recording opinion-review
In an era of generalized and banalized image recording, certain artists restore to the act of seeing its primary dimension: being present, experiencing one's presence in the…

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