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• Christian Caliandro on the Meaning of Community Art Today opinion-review

  In a long-form essay on Artribune, art historian Christian Caliandro reflects on the concept and practice of community art (which he calls PUC: public-urban-community art) in the…

• Analysis of Museum Education Approaches and Public Perception opinion-review

  A museum educator reflects on distinctions between different educational methods in art institutions. The discussion contrasts process-oriented studio workshops common in museums…

• G20 at Fuksas's Nuvola: Italy's Modernity vs. Fascist Stereotypes opinion-review

  Architect and critic Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi defends the choice of hosting the G20 summit at the Nuvola (Cloud) convention center in Rome's EUR district, designed by…

• Cultural tourism in Italy must embrace hybrid models opinion-review

  The article argues that traditional Italian tourism models—agriturismi and star-rated hotels—are obsolete. COVID-19 exposed the sector's delay in innovating beyond the…

• Antebellum: Bush & Renz's Thriller on Racism Past and Present opinion-review

  Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz's debut feature film 'Antebellum' (2020) intertwines two timelines: in the present, sociologist Veronica Henley promotes her book on racial issues…

• Antonio Natali critica i musei-feticcio e la priorità dell'economia sulla cultura opinion-review

  In un articolo pubblicato su Artribune, l'ex direttore della Galleria degli Uffizi Antonio Natali critica la trasformazione dei musei in 'macchine per fare soldi', dove le opere…

• Does Land Art Always Benefit the Environment? opinion-review

  A critical essay by Marcello Faletra questions the environmental impact of land art, citing Christo and Jeanne-Claude's 1972 Valley Curtain in Colorado, which lasted only 28 hours…

• The Origins and Evolution of Underground Pop Music opinion-review

  Christian Caliandro concludes his series on underground pop music, reflecting on its origins and the pivotal transition from the 1960s to the 1970s. He references Francesco…

• Jason Stopa Reviews Jonathan Lasker's Exhibition at Born Yesterday opinion-review

  Jason Stopa authored a review of Jonathan Lasker's exhibition at Born Yesterday gallery in New York City. The review was published on October 22, 2021, on artcritical.com.…

• Lasar Segall's 1938 Painting 'Máscaras' Analyzed as Response to Picasso's 'Guernica' opinion-review

  Lasar Segall's 1938 oil and sand painting 'Máscaras' (80x90cm) is examined as a critical response to Pablo Picasso's 1937 'Guernica'. The analysis explores Segall's use of…

• French courts rule on derivative works and parody in Tintin cases opinion-review

  Two recent French court cases involving the Belgian company Moulinsart SA have highlighted the legal complexities surrounding derivative works and parody in copyright law. In the…

• Louise Bonnet and Emily Mae Smith present new surrealist painting exhibitions in Paris galleries opinion-review

  Two solo exhibitions in Paris feature contemporary surrealist painting by Louise Bonnet and Emily Mae Smith. Bonnet's show at Galerie Max Hetzler runs until October 30, 2021,…

• Caliandro criticizes double appointment of Gian Maria Tosatti at Quadriennale and Biennale opinion-review

  Art historian Christian Caliandro published an opinion piece on Artribune criticizing the double appointment of artist Gian Maria Tosatti as artistic director of the Quadriennale…

• Italy's Craft Museums Are Mediocre and Harmful, Says Artribune opinion-review

  Massimiliano Tonelli argues in Artribune that Italy lacks world-class museums dedicated to craftsmanship, despite the country's global reputation for artisanal industries. While…

• Museums of the Future: Immersive, Interactive, and Visitor-Driven opinion-review

  The concept of museums is evolving from static collections to immersive, interactive experiences where visitors co-create their journey. Key elements include storytelling,…

• The generative power of collaboration in cultural enterprises opinion-review

  Cultural and creative enterprises are urged to embrace collaboration over competition, as the pandemic's aftermath reveals new fragilities and awareness. The article, authored by…

• Sci-fi cinema tackles environmental crisis through slow, ecological narratives opinion-review

  The 2021 sci-fi season features Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune' in theaters and the first two episodes of 'Foundation' on Apple TV+, both characterized by slow pacing and ecological…

• Stefano Mordini's 'La scuola cattolica' Censored for Minors in Italy opinion-review

  Stefano Mordini's film 'La scuola cattolica', based on Edoardo Albinati's Strega Prize-winning novel, premiered out of competition at the 78th Venice Film Festival and was…

• Milano's Cultural Future: 7 Proposals for Mayor Sala opinion-review

  An article from Artribune outlines seven recommendations for the cultural advancement of Milan in the aftermath of the pandemic. The contributors include Umberto Angelini,…

• Milano's cultural challenges: spaces, content, networks, people, democracy opinion-review

  Bertram Niessen outlines five cultural obstacles that Milan must navigate in the aftermath of the pandemic. Following the changes brought by Expo 2015 and new governance, the city…

• Damien Hirst's Roman Show Loses Its Edge, Critics Say opinion-review

  A review of Damien Hirst's exhibition at Gagosian Rome argues the artist has lost his former brilliance. The show features new paintings and sculptures from the Treasures from the…

• Why Do We Put Bad Art in Roundabouts? opinion-review

  The article examines the proliferation of subpar art installations in roundabouts throughout Italy, particularly in the Po Valley. Emanuele Galesi, featured in Filippo Minelli's…

• Proposal for 'bando-corso' to reform public procurement in cultural services opinion-review

  Fabio Severino, an economist and sociologist with an MBA and PhD, proposes transforming public tenders into 'bando-corso' (course-tenders) to address systemic failures in Italian…

• Nicola Verlato on the Spigolatrice di Sapri scandal and the crisis of figurative sculpture in Italy opinion-review

  Artist Nicola Verlato argues that the controversy over the 'Spigolatrice di Sapri' statue—criticized for its exaggerated buttocks and accused of sexism—misses the real issue: the…

• Overeducation in Italy's Cultural Sector: A Systemic Issue opinion-review

  Italy's Ministry of Culture has announced a competition to hire 150 custodial and reception staff nationwide, requiring only a middle school diploma. This has highlighted the…

• Pandemic empties historic centers, suburbs revolt opinion-review

  In a post-pandemic future, historic city centers risk becoming dead museum-cities without tourism, while suburbs reclaim social life. The essay by Marcello Faletra on Artribune…

• Monteiro Lobato's 1917 critique of Anita Malfatti placed within global resistance to modernism opinion-review

  As Brazil approaches the centenary of Modern Art Week, Tadeu Chiarelli revisits Monteiro Lobato's 1917 critique of Anita Malfatti's exhibition, positioning it within a larger…

• Julia Ducournau e Vincent Lindon su 'Titane': amore, violenza e speranza opinion-review

  In un'intervista rilasciata ad Artribune, la regista Julia Ducournau e l'attore Vincent Lindon discutono del film 'Titane', vincitore della Palma d'Oro al Festival di Cannes 2021.…

• Michel Franco's 'Sundown' premieres at Venice 78 opinion-review

  Michel Franco's film 'Sundown' premiered in competition at the 78th Venice International Film Festival. The film stars Tim Roth as Neil Bennett, a wealthy London heir to a pork…

• Erwin Wurm's Via Veneto Show Criticized as Superficial Public Art opinion-review

  An open-air exhibition of Erwin Wurm's sculptures along Rome's Via Veneto has been sharply criticized by Artribune as a superficial and poorly conceived example of public art. The…

• Deaccessioning in Europa: vendere opere museali per sostenere le collezioni opinion-review

  Il deaccessioning, pratica di vendita di opere d'arte da parte dei musei, divide l'Europa: in verde i Paesi che la consentono, in grigio quelli che la vietano. In Italia,…

• Münsterberg's Cosmocorism and Duchamp's Pacifism: Rethinking Borders in Pandemic Times opinion-review

  The article, published on Artribune Magazine #59, revisits the pacifist ideas of psychologist Hugo Münsterberg, who in his 1914 essay "War and America" proposed that wars would…

• Depeche Mode and the Underground Pop Phenomenon opinion-review

  Christian Caliandro analyzes Depeche Mode as the quintessential underground pop group, tracing their evolution from their debut album Speak & Spell (1981) through the 1990s.…

• Art fairs are boring us: time for a format revolution opinion-review

  Massimiliano Tonelli argues that art fairs have become predictable and tedious, and must reinvent themselves to survive. The pandemic has accelerated the need for change. Fairs…

• Lorenzo Balbi on Care, Culture, and Museums at MAMbo opinion-review

  Lorenzo Balbi, director of MAMbo in Bologna, draws on The Care Collective's 'Manifesto della Cura' to argue for museums as platforms for social transformation. He critiques…

• Bruno Dumont's 'France' Blends Media Satire with Spiritual Crisis opinion-review

  Bruno Dumont's latest film 'France', starring Léa Seydoux as a cynical TV journalist, premiered in French theaters on August 25, 2021. The 133-minute feature marks a potential…

• EU's Afghan statement criticized as culturally hollow opinion-review

  The European Union's recent statement on Afghanistan's interim Taliban government has been criticized as a bureaucratic, culturally empty expression that fails to convey a clear…

• ESG criteria lack cultural dimension, argues Artribune opinion opinion-review

  An opinion piece on Artribune argues that ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria, used to assess corporate responsibility, are missing a crucial 'C' for Cultural. The…

• Paul Schrader's 'The Card Counter' Premieres at Venice 78 opinion-review

  Paul Schrader's film 'The Card Counter' premiered in competition at the 78th Venice International Film Festival, with Martin Scorsese as executive producer. The film stars Oscar…

• Comparing Art College and Atelier Education Paths for Aspiring Artists opinion-review

  An analysis contrasts formal college art programs with atelier-based training, outlining distinct advantages and limitations for visual artists. College education offers degrees,…