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• Storytellers as essential mediators of art's meaning opinion-review

  The article argues that art requires storytelling to convey its deeper meanings, using Caravaggio's 'The Calling of Saint Matthew' (1599–1600) in the Contarelli Chapel, Rome, as a…

• Arte e post-verità: l'interdisciplinarità come resistenza opinion-review

  In un periodo segnato dalla parola 'post-verità' nel 2016, l'arte rischia di perdere la sua funzione critica a causa degli algoritmi che promuovono contenuti sensazionali sui…

• Fashion as community: from YSL's muses to Missoni's family clan opinion-review

  The piece contends that the essence of fashion is rooted in communal creativity, community ties, and familial relationships, rather than in the brilliance of individuals. It…

• Kant's Triad of Pleasure, Beauty, and Utility in Architecture opinion-review

  Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi explores Kant's aesthetic concepts—the pleasant, the beautiful, and the good—within the context of modern architectural critique. He posits that beauty…

• Pollaiolo's Lady and Neoplatonic Melancholy in Milan opinion-review

  A painting in Milan, likely Antonio del Pollaiolo's 'Dama del Pollaiolo' (Portrait of a Young Woman) at the Museo Poldi Pezzoli, is analyzed through the lens of Neoplatonic…

• Artists and Curators Debate Art's Role in Addressing Urgent Issues opinion-review

  In a recent piece by Artribune, artists and curators engaged in a dialogue about the role of art in addressing current crises. Luca Vitone expressed that while artists hold…

• Christian Caliandro on nostalgia as capitalist extraction in culture opinion-review

  In a recent interview with Matt Everitt, Robert Smith of The Cure stated that the title of the band's latest album, "Songs of a Lost World," stems from his belief that humanity…

• Ventotene Manifesto's Lessons for Italy's Cultural System opinion-review

  Stefano Monti argues that the Ventotene Manifesto, despite its historical context, offers enduring lessons for Italy's cultural system. He contends that the document's ideals—such…

• Bananas Hung on Thomas J. Price Sculpture in Florence Sparks Racism Debate opinion-review

  On March 26, 2025, two young individuals hung bananas on Thomas J. Price's sculpture 'Time Unfolding' in Piazza della Signoria, Florence, and were immediately stopped and fined by…

• Christian Caliandro: L'arte deve tornare a porsi domande opinion-review

  In un editoriale su Artribune, Christian Caliandro riflette sul ruolo dell'arte contemporanea in un'epoca segnata da tensioni geopolitiche, pandemia e accelerazione sociale.…

• Critic Reflects on Subjectivity in Art and Criticism During University of Illinois Lecture opinion-review

  In early March, a critic delivered a public lecture at the University of Illinois while serving as a visiting artist. The talk explored the distinct subjectivities of artists…

• Stefano Monti on Art's Role in the Age of Musk opinion-review

  In an article on Artribune, Domenico Ioppolo questions the role and function of art in contemporary society, calling for a new artistic vitality. Stefano Monti responds, arguing…

• Prestinenza Puglisi on architecture's multiple interpretations opinion-review

  Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi argues that architectural meaning is never fixed but emerges from a web of historical references, authorial intent, and critical bias. Using…

• Elon Musk's power dressing: decoding the tech mogul's Washington wardrobe opinion-review

  Elon Musk's choice of baseball cap, black t-shirt with large acronyms, and black jacket at the White House signals a deliberate break from traditional Washington dress codes.…

• Integrating Poetry and Science in Art Communication opinion-review

  Father Antonio Spadaro proposes enriching cultural heritage narratives by involving artists and poets, sparking debate on humanistic education. He argues that imagination is…

• Crisis of US Democrats and Hollywood: A Shared Narrative Collapse opinion-review

  Francesco Monico argues that the simultaneous decline of the Democratic Party and Hollywood/Disney is no coincidence but a symptom of a broken pact with the public. Both…

• La nostalgia come cura per la paura del futuro opinion-review

  Christian Caliandro analizza il ruolo della nostalgia nella cultura contemporanea, sostenendo che essa funge da lubrificante sociale e culturale da quasi cinquant'anni. La…

• Gibellina Mayor Defends City's Readiness for 2026 Italian Capital of Contemporary Art opinion-review

  Gibellina Mayor Salvatore Sutera has publicly responded to critical commentary by Vito Ancona regarding the city's preparations for its 2026 designation as Italy's first Capital…

• Why Paintings Are Hung Too High in White Cube Galleries opinion-review

  Pericle Guaglianone argues that contemporary painting exhibitions frequently suffer from poor installation, specifically hanging works too high. He traces this to the hegemony of…

• Giulia Silvia Ghia on Rethinking Art Communication for New Generations opinion-review

  Giulia Silvia Ghia, assessor to Culture, Schools, Youth, and Sports for Rome's historic center since November 2021, argues that art risks becoming an exclusive code understood by…

• Artribune survey reveals mental health crisis among Italian art workers opinion-review

  An Artribune survey of 568 Italian art workers (73.6% female, 25% male, 1.4% unspecified) conducted from August to December 2024 found that 75.5% consider their work mentally…

• Bruno Zevi's 1948 spatial autonomy theory revisited in architectural discourse opinion-review

  Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi examines the concept of autonomy within architecture, distinguishing between theoretical autonomy as a separate field and poetic autonomy as the essence…

• L'arte come resistenza silenziosa nell'era tecnologica opinion-review

  Domenico Ioppolo riflette sul ruolo dell'arte nella società contemporanea, dominata dalla tecnologia e dagli algoritmi generativi. L'arte ha perso la sua funzione eversiva e…

• Art in Non-Places: Airports and Stations as Cultural Spaces opinion-review

  Angelo Argento argues that placing art in non-places like airports and train stations can transform these transient spaces into sites of cultural experience and reflection.…

• Caravaggio 2025 at Palazzo Barberini: A Critical Review opinion-review

  Fabrizio Federici critiques the Caravaggio 2025 exhibition at Palazzo Barberini in Rome, arguing that the original scholarly concept—a focused show on recent discoveries—was…

• Christian Caliandro argues critical thinking through art is essential for democracy opinion-review

  In an opinion piece on Artribune, art historian Christian Caliandro argues that contemporary art's role in fostering critical thinking is vital for democracy, especially in times…

• Godard's Artistic Evolution: From 1960s Juvenilia to 1980s Maturity opinion-review

  Jean-Luc Godard's filmmaking career demonstrates a distinct evolution across decades, with his work reaching full maturity in the 1980s. His 1960s output, produced during his…

• Who Decides What Art Is? opinion-review

  Stefano Monti examines the power dynamics behind defining art in contemporary society. He identifies three centers of power: political, economic-financial, and the multitude…

• Artribune essay argues art communication needs authentic storytelling beyond disposable culture opinion-review

  In a 2025 essay on Artribune, Francesco Monico critiques contemporary art communication as trapped in a disposable, social-media-driven logic. He traces the origins of narrative…

• Florence's Piazza Duomo sculpture controversy: Region Tuscany's cultural policy under fire opinion-review

  The controversy surrounding Emanuele Giannelli's sculptures in Piazza Duomo, Florence, has escalated beyond the initial negative review by Artribune. The exhibition's press office…

• J.D. Vance's 'I watched the stories' remark reveals a postmodern political epistemology opinion-review

  In a viral Oval Office video, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, when asked by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky if he had ever visited Ukraine to see the problems firsthand,…

• Artribune receives insults and threats after criticizing public art exhibition in Florence opinion-review

  Artribune published a critical review of the public art exhibition "Il Cielo Sopra Firenze" curated by Emanuele Giannelli, installed near Florence's Duomo. The review criticized…

• Hans Ulrich Obrist on Art Education: From Bauhaus to Black Mountain College opinion-review

  Hans Ulrich Obrist reflects on the history of experimental art schools and their relevance for contemporary interdisciplinary education. He cites the Bauhaus, founded in 1919 by…

• Critique of Poor Public Art Installations at Florence Cathedral opinion-review

  An article by Massimiliano Tonelli on Artribune criticizes the installation of two large sculptures by Emanuele Giannelli behind the Duomo of Florence, inaugurated on February 20,…

• Prestinenza Puglisi on the evolution of functionalism in architecture opinion-review

  Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi explores the concept of 'function' in architecture, tracing its evolution from the Modern Movement to contemporary parametricism. He argues that…

• Milan Fashion Week's black vans invade public space, sparking sustainability hypocrisy opinion-review

  Milan Fashion Week, organized by the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, has been criticized for its massive invasion of public space by black vans and Mercedes limousines that…

• Rethinking Art Communication: Multidisciplinary Approaches for Deeper Engagement opinion-review

  In an article for Artribune, Paolo Cuccia responds to Father Antonio Spadaro's challenge by asserting that improving art communication necessitates a reevaluation of both…

• Marinetti's Grandson Slams Futurism Show, Offers Expertise Rejected opinion-review

  Leonardo Clerici, the grandson of Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, has expressed his discontent with the exhibition 'Il Tempo del Futurismo' for rejecting his scientific input. As a…

• Infoclastia: la distruzione dell'informazione nell'era digitale opinion-review

  L'articolo introduce il concetto di 'infoclastia' (infoclasm), proposto per la prima volta da Alessandro Paolo Lombardo, per descrivere la distruzione dell'informazione attraverso…

• Vincenzo de Bellis on Italy's Art Market Crisis: Tax Disadvantage and Structural Paralysis opinion-review

  Vincenzo de Bellis, director of Art Basel's art fairs, criticizes Italy's failure to reduce VAT on art sales despite EU pressure and neighboring countries like France and Germany…