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Five Strategies for Artists to Create Their Own Opportunities opinion-review
The article, published on Contemporary Art Issue, offers five practical strategies for artists to proactively build their careers rather than waiting for the art world to discover…
Alice Schwarzer verteidigt ihren Pazifismus im Ukraine-Krieg opinion-review
Alice Schwarzer, Herausgeberin der Zeitschrift EMMA, bekräftigt in einem Interview mit der Freitag ihre friedenspolitische Haltung zum Ukraine-Krieg. Sie widerspricht der Kritik,…
Herfried Münkler on Trump's Miscalculation of Iran's Strategic Capabilities opinion-review
Herfried Münkler argues that Donald Trump has completely underestimated Iran's strategic capabilities, turning the deal into a disaster. The article discusses the emergence of…
China vs US: Two Leadership Styles in AI Race opinion-review
A South China Morning Post opinion piece argues that the AI rivalry between China and the United States is not just about technology but also reflects contrasting leadership…
Kenny Schachter's Ode to Roberta Smith: A Critic Who Made Him Cry Twice opinion-review
Kenny Schachter honors Roberta Smith, the recently retired co-chief art critic of the New York Times, drawing inspiration from Alison Chernick's documentary 'House of Criticism.'…
Physical games' demise threatens cultural preservation opinion-review
The video game industry's shift to digital-only distribution erodes ownership rights and cultural memory. Physical media allows resale, lending, and long-term access independent…
Police Bias in Germany: Protecting the Far Right? opinion-review
A new analysis by journalist Mohamed Amjahid, based on studies, chat logs, and documented incidents, suggests German police systematically protect far-right events while cracking…
Shana Stein on Directing 'The Boys' and 'The Testaments' and Gender Disparity in Film opinion-review
Director Shana Stein discusses her work on Amazon's 'The Boys' and Hulu's 'The Testaments', highlighting the gender disparity in film directing. A USC Annenberg Inclusion…
Danny Elfman criticizes modern classical music as lacking melody opinion-review
Composer Danny Elfman, known for his film scores, criticized contemporary classical music for being devoid of memorable melodies. In an interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,…
French cultural leaders warn against state subsidy cuts to 28 major institutions opinion-review
A collective led by Florence Portelli, vice-president (LR) of the Île-de-France region responsible for culture, along with elected officials and heads of major cultural…
Pricing Art Across Mediums: Debunking the Hierarchy Myth opinion-review
A RedDot Blog article advises artists working in multiple mediums to avoid pricing based on a perceived market hierarchy that favors oils over works on paper. The author argues…
Digital Retouching as Original Art: Blurring Lines Between Photography and Drawing opinion-review
The article argues that digital retouching has evolved from corrective editing into a creative practice akin to drawing, challenging traditional distinctions between photography…
Texas Museums' Accessibility Efforts Examined in Glasstire Series opinion-review
In a piece for Glasstire's 25th anniversary series, museum educator Alli Rogers Andreen surveys accessibility at 37 Texas arts institutions, finding wide disparities. Only 5 of 37…
Free Speech Fury: Virtue Ethics Behind the Anger opinion-review
Anthropologist Matei Candea argues that free speech debates are not about rules but about character and virtue ethics. He identifies three archetypes of the free speaker: the…
DDR-Reisefreiheit: Mythos und Realität im Vergleich zum Westen opinion-review
Der Artikel hinterfragt die verbreitete Annahme, dass die Reisefreiheit im Westen stets größer war als in der DDR. Er zitiert eine überraschende Zahl: 1989 waren DDR-Bürger…
Atlantic writer warns of post-literate era as reading declines globally opinion-review
In a recent interview on NPR's 1A, Atlantic staff writer Rose Horowitch discussed her article 'The End of Reading Is Here,' arguing that humanity is entering a post-literate era.…
Franz Wright's Posthumous Collection 'Axe in Blossom' Reviewed opinion-review
The New Yorker reviews 'Axe in Blossom: Last Poems & Fragments' (Knopf), a posthumous collection of Franz Wright's final poems assembled by his widow Elizabeth Oehlkers Wright…
How to stay relevant when your company pushes AI over creativity opinion-review
Kat Wong, founder of career change platform Oh Yeah, advises a creative professional whose company is aggressively promoting AI, making them feel their role is diminished. Wong…
Denis Scheck's 'Schnatterzone' provokes response from 22 female authors opinion-review
German literary critic Denis Scheck has sparked controversy by repeatedly disparaging bestselling author Ildikó von Kürthy on his show 'Druckfrisch'. In response, von Kürthy and…
Putin's Russia Cultivates Hollow Soviet Retro-Utopia opinion-review
The article examines how Putin's Russia promotes a nostalgic cult of the Soviet Union as a hollow retro-utopia, masking the realities of war and repression. Moscow, along with…
Slavoj Žižek on How Heatwaves Expose Capitalism's Flawed Logic opinion-review
In June 2026, a record-breaking heatwave swept across Europe. Philosopher Slavoj Žižek, unable to sleep in his sweltering apartment, reflects on the capitalist response to the…
Seneca's Ancient Fix for the Attention Crisis opinion-review
In a New York Times opinion piece, philosopher Seneca's advice from his 'Letters From a Stoic' is cited as a solution to modern attention problems: focus on one idea per day. The…
Australian pianist loses free speech case against Melbourne Symphony Orchestra opinion-review
The Federal Court of Australia ruled that pianist Jayson Gillham, as an independent contractor, was not protected under the Fair Work Act when the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra…
Kerri Greenidge Controversy: NYT Article Criticized for Timing and Omissions opinion-review
A New York Times article about historian Kerri Greenidge has drawn criticism for its timing and lack of context. Greenidge, author of "The Grimkes: The Legacy of Slavery in an…
The Art of Casting Celebrities as Themselves in Film opinion-review
A New York Times article examines the risky yet rewarding practice of casting celebrities to play fictionalized versions of themselves in movies. The piece highlights Jon Hamm's…
Debate: The Discourse on Care Work Does More Harm Than Good opinion-review
A critical opinion piece argues that framing parenting as a form of care work comparable to a job undermines its intrinsic value and may discourage fathers from engaging in family…
Glasstire Podcast Debates AI Art and Writing After ArtReview USA Scandal opinion-review
In the latest episode of Glasstire's podcast "Art Dirt," editors Brandon Zech, Jessica Fuentes, and Nicholas Frank discuss the implications of AI-generated art and writing,…
Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Interpreted as Spiritual Journey for Artists opinion-review
In a newsletter essay on 'The Universal Riddle,' Clint Watson offers a spiritual interpretation of Queen's 1975 song 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' framing it as a compressed mystery school…
German Bishops' 2024 AfD Ban Echoes 1931 Stance, Author Says opinion-review
In February 2024, German Catholic bishops declared the far-right AfD party unelectable for Christians. Author Nora Bossong notes that the church took a similar stance in 1931,…
Algorithms Are Reshaping Architecture's Taste and Visibility opinion-review
Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi contends that algorithms now shape architectural preferences, supplanting established publications such as Casabella, Domus, and Lotus. Social media…
Petros Markaris on the Evolution of Crime Fiction opinion-review
Petros Markaris, a Greek crime novelist, is the subject of an article examining how the boundaries of the 'giallo' genre have blurred over time. Traditionally defined by rigid…
Slavoj Žižek calls Peter Thiel the Antichrist in AI revolution interview opinion-review
In an interview with NZZ, philosopher Slavoj Žižek discusses the AI revolution, calling Peter Thiel the Antichrist. He expresses a surprising alliance and wishes for Europe to…
Setting Boundaries with Inexperienced Art Galleries opinion-review
An artist recounts fielding texts from a new gallery owner about social media strategy, email newsletters, and collector acquisition, realizing the owner knew less about art…
Glasstire Writer Denounces AI Content Theft by ArtReview USA opinion-review
Nicholas Frank, a writer for Glasstire, published an opinion piece on July 11, 2026, condemning the unauthorized use of his and other writers' content by AI-generated websites,…
Debating the Separation of Artist from Art in Museums opinion-review
The debate over separating famous artists from their problematic actions intensifies as museums and scholars reexamine the Western art canon. Figures like Paul Gauguin, Agostino…
France Télévisions budget cuts threaten French cultural influence, warns screenwriter opinion-review
In a tribune published in Le Monde on July 11, 2026, screenwriter Pauline Rocafull argues that budget restrictions on France Télévisions, the primary funder of national…
Why Street Photography Matters in the Age of AI opinion-review
In an era of ubiquitous phone cameras and AI-generated images, street photography gains renewed urgency. The author, a veteran street photographer, contrasts today's casual…
Summer in Cinema: The Anatomy of Dazzlement opinion-review
The essay titled Collezione da Tiffany critically examines the role of summer in auteur cinema, highlighting its impact on narrative, identity, and perception. It includes an…
Italian Audiovisual Sector Stalls, Undermining Cultural Industrialization Goals opinion-review
Chiara Sbarigia, president of the Italian audiovisual producers association APA, stated in an interview with Il Sole24Ore that the sector is in a "stall phase," with revenue…
The New Yorker Essay: Plastic Surgery, Instagram Face, and the Erosion of Human Beauty opinion-review
A New Yorker essay by Jia Tolentino examines the contemporary obsession with cosmetic surgery, tracing its evolution from Instagram Face to deep-plane facelifts and looksmaxxing.…

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