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• Nostalgia as a cultural strategy: a critical perspective on art and reality opinion-review

  Christian Caliandro argues that nostalgia for the past is an unacceptable cultural strategy, as it obscures the causal links between past decisions and present crises. He contends…

• Lorna Simpson's 2006 MOCA Los Angeles retrospective draws mixed review of her photo-text and video works opinion-review

  In 2006, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles hosted a mid-career retrospective of Lorna Simpson, showcasing twenty years of her artistic endeavors, mainly emphasizing…

• Conceptual Art's Legal and Ethical Boundaries in Asian Context opinion-review

  Conceptual art's fundamental questioning of artistic nature frequently pushes against established legal and ethical frameworks. Early discussions centered on whether such…

• Wael Shawky's 'Drama 1882' at Venice Biennale 2024 reimagines Egypt's 'Urabi revolt through slow-motion video opinion-review

  At the 2024 Venice Biennale, Egyptian artist Wael Shawky unveiled his 45-minute video titled 'Drama 1882,' which was performed by 150 artists in a historic theater in Alexandria.…

• Cosmetics Sector Could Boost Italy's Cultural and Creative Industries opinion-review

  Stefano Monti argues that the cosmetics industry should be included in Italy's Cultural and Creative Industries (ICC) cluster. Currently excluded despite its deep ties to fashion,…

• Michelangelo Pistoletto and Antonio Spadaro debate art as lived experience vs storytelling opinion-review

  In a reflective essay on Artribune, Antonio Spadaro imagines a dialogue with Michelangelo Pistoletto to explore the limits of cultural storytelling in reactivating art. Spadaro…

• L'arte contemporanea sta invecchiando male? opinion-review

  Christian Caliandro riflette sul rapido invecchiamento dell'arte contemporanea, attribuendolo al confronto con una realtà brutale e alla sua natura archeologica e nostalgica.…

• Josef Strau's Disposable Texts and Flea Market Lamps Critique Post-Fordist Economy opinion-review

  Josef Strau engages in automatic writing to produce ephemeral texts showcased on posters and canvases illuminated by flea market lamps. His 2008 solo show, '18 Iniquities,' at…

• WHW Curators Politicize 11th Istanbul Biennial with Brechtian Question 'What Keeps Mankind Alive?' opinion-review

  In 2009, the 11th Istanbul Biennial, curated by WHW, took inspiration from Bertolt Brecht's 1928 Threepenny Opera, adopting the theme 'What Keeps Mankind Alive?'. WHW sought to…

• Anselm Franke Discusses Visual Anthropology and Experimental Film in 'Magiciens de la Terre' Reconsidered Talk opinion-review

  A talk titled 'Magiciens Reconsidered 5: Artists at Work, Filming Magicians' was presented on April 13, 2014, as part of a series revisiting the 1989 exhibition 'Magiciens de la…

• Afterall Symposium Explores 'Curator as Artist' with Ruth Noack opinion-review

  Afterall released video documentation of its symposium titled 'Artist as Curator,' which included Ruth Noack's presentation, 'Curator as Artist?' followed by a broader discussion.…

• The End of Sold-Out: A New Era for Live Music? opinion-review

  The music industry's sold-out system is facing criticism from artists like Venditti and Zampaglione, who describe it as a mechanism that exploits young fans and retains most…

• Laure Prouvost's Wanderer Series Explores Intoxication and Alienation Through Film Installation opinion-review

  At the International Project Space in Birmingham, Laure Prouvost showcases her film series, The Wanderer, which includes the key piece The Wanderer (Betty Drunk) from 2011. This…

• Federica Brancaccio on urban regeneration as a strategy for Italy opinion-review

  Federica Brancaccio, president of ANCE since June 2025, discusses urban regeneration as a key to revitalizing Italian cities. She emphasizes the need for clear, stable regulations…

• The Problem with Museum Lighting: Why Paintings Look Like Smartphones opinion-review

  Fabrizio Federici critiques contemporary museum lighting, arguing that many exhibitions now illuminate paintings with harsh, rectangular spotlights that make them resemble backlit…

• Italy's property reuse boom questioned: too many similar spaces opinion-review

  A critical reflection on Italy's property reuse trend argues that enthusiasm for converting disused buildings into cultural and entrepreneurial spaces has led to a proliferation…

• Antonio Telesca's Paintings as Moral Emblem for Democracy opinion-review

  In a lengthy essay on Artribune, critic Mauro Di Ruvo argues that contemporary art must serve democracy by embodying moral and social engagement. He traces this idea through art…

• Art Basel Director Calls for Single Major Italian Art Fair opinion-review

  Vincenzo de Bellis, Chief Artistic Officer and Global Director of Art Basel, argues that Italy has too many large art fairs. In an interview with Artribune, he states that three…

• Corin Sworn's Installations Explore Historical Narrative and Memory opinion-review

  Corin Sworn's piece, Endless Renovation, was showcased at Tate Britain in London in 2011, after initially appearing at Washington Garcia in Glasgow in April of that year. The…

• Seth Siegelaub and Lucy Lippard's 1960s Collaboration on Conceptual Art and Political Activism opinion-review

  In a 2008 conversation, curator Seth Siegelaub reflected on his partnership with critic Lucy Lippard during the 1960s, highlighting the 1969 '557,087' exhibition at the Seattle…

• Christian Caliandro critica il 'contenutismo' nell'arte contemporanea opinion-review

  In un articolo su Artribune, Christian Caliandro analizza il saggio di Dean Kissick 'The Painted Protest: How Politics Destroyed Contemporary Art' (Harper's Magazine, 2024).…

• Ecofeminism as a Path to a More Respectful Future: Art, Science, and Activism opinion-review

  The article explores ecofeminism through the Crochet Coral Reef Project by sisters Margaret and Christine Wertheim, which debuted in 2005 and was exhibited at the 2019 Venice…

• AI and the Return of Formulaic Language: From Oral Memory to Algorithmic Repetition opinion-review

  Domenico Ioppolo traces the evolution of human language from oral formulaic traditions to the age of AI, arguing that generative algorithms produce a 'continuous, sublime…

• Italian bill threatens to weaken heritage protection agencies opinion-review

  A new bill introduced in the Italian Senate by the Lega and Fratelli d'Italia parties could extend silent consent to private projects and further reduce the powers of the…

• Artblog Radio Concludes After 21 Years with Philadelphia Art Scene Review opinion-review

  Artblog Radio's final episode featured hosts Roberta and Ryan discussing the conclusion of their 21-year program. The episode covered Philadelphia's June art events including…

• Rotating Art Collections Offer Adaptability for Commercial Interior Design opinion-review

  Rise Art promotes rotating art collections as a strategic solution for commercial spaces like hotels, offices, and retail venues. This approach allows interior designers to…

• Rotating Art Collections Enhance Commercial Space Design Flexibility opinion-review

  Commercial interior designers are increasingly adopting rotating art collections as a strategic solution for evolving design needs in hotels, corporate offices, hospitality…

• Geeta Kapur Discusses Curatorial Practice and Indian Art History in Afterall Interview opinion-review

  In an interview conducted on October 3, 2011, with Natasha Ginwala for Afterall, art historian Geeta Kapur reflects on her curatorial endeavors and the transformation of…

• Geeta Kapur Discusses India's Curatorial Development and Institutional Challenges in 2011 Interview opinion-review

  In a 2011 conversation with curator Natasha Ginwala, Geeta Kapur, an Indian art critic, addressed the challenges faced by curatorial practices in India, pointing out the…

• Symposium 'Untitled (Labour)' at Tate Britain Critiqued for Failing to Advance Discourse on Art and Immaterial Work opinion-review

  On 17 March 2012, Tate Britain held a half-day symposium called 'Untitled (Labour)', organized by UCL PhD candidate Lauren Rotenberg alongside her supervisor TJ Demos and Tate's…

• Techno-Optimism as a New Religion: Trump, Andreessen, and Munari opinion-review

  The article critiques techno-optimism, framing it as a quasi-religion. It begins with Donald Trump's March 2025 comment "Wow. Everything's computer" during a Tesla event in…

• Stefano Monti argues culture is key to Italy's sustainable evolution opinion-review

  Stefano Monti of Monti&Taft, in an opinion article for Artribune, expresses concern that Italy's conversations about sustainability are missing a unified vision that spans…

• McDonald's fake Roman mosaic at Galleria Sordi sparks outrage in Rome opinion-review

  Angelo Argento, an art lawyer and professor, condemns McDonald's new installation at Galleria Sordi in Rome as an act of symbolic violence. The fast-food chain has covered its…

• Jungwoong Kim Leads Improvised Performance with Ten Dancers at Philadelphia Studio opinion-review

  A performance titled 'What We Have, That’s Enough' was presented by artist Jungwoong Kim alongside ten performers at Studio 34 in West Philadelphia. The event featured an…

• Christian Caliandro Calls for Art World Shutdown to Protest Gaza Crisis opinion-review

  In a passionate opinion piece on Artribune, art historian Christian Caliandro argues that the contemporary art world must halt all activities in Italy until humanitarian aid is…

• Eurovision and Erasmus: The Limited Cultural Ties That Bind Europe opinion-review

  An opinion piece argues that the Eurovision Song Contest, Erasmus program, and European Capitals of Culture are the only significant cultural exchanges between EU member states.…

• Christian Caliandro denounces cultural world's silence on Gaza opinion-review

  Christian Caliandro, art historian and professor at Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, published a scathing opinion piece on Artribune on May 19, 2025, criticizing the cultural…

• Italian Museums Under Fire for Bizarre Art Pairings: Stitch Meets David, Jago with Caravaggio opinion-review

  Italian museums are facing criticism for a series of questionable exhibition projects that juxtapose pop culture icons with Renaissance masterpieces. At the Gallerie…

• Ukrainian Wartime Art Offers Epistemic Resistance Model for U.S. Universities opinion-review

  Ukrainian wartime art demonstrates resilience against Russia's neocolonial violence, providing U.S. academic institutions with both insight and a methodology for resisting…

• Italian art experts debate AI's role in creativity and ethics opinion-review

  Nine Italian artists, curators, and academics weigh the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence in art. Francesco D'Isa argues AI fears are overblown, comparing them to…