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• Simongini's Scathing Critique of Rome's M5S Cultural Policy opinion-review

  On February 23, in Il Tempo, art critic and Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma professor Gabriele Simongini expressed his discontent with the M5S administration in Rome, specifically…

• David Carrier Reviews Sean Scully's Writings on Artcritical opinion-review

  David Carrier authored a review of Sean Scully's writings, published on artcritical on February 23, 2017. The piece examines Scully's literary contributions, offering critical…

• The Review Panel with Jessica Bell Brown, Jennifer Samet, John Yau, and Moderator David Cohen opinion-review

  On February 22, 2017, artcritical published a review panel discussion featuring Jessica Bell Brown, Jennifer Samet, and John Yau, moderated by David Cohen. The panel was posted at…

• Uta Barth's Work Featured in The Review Panel Discussion at Brooklyn Public Library opinion-review

  The Review Panel will examine Uta Barth's artwork titled 'In the Light and Shadow of Morandi (detail)' during its March 6, 2017 session. This discussion event is scheduled to take…

• The Politics of Labels: A History of Museum Didactics opinion-review

  Anna Chiara Cimoli explores how museum wall labels have transformed from simple identifiers into instruments of curatorial influence. After World War II, Italian exhibitions…

• Raggi Claims Credit for Restoration Funded by Usmanov, Sparking Controversy opinion-review

  Virginia Raggi, mayor of Rome, celebrated the completion of the restoration of the Sala Orazi e Curiazi at the Musei Capitolini on Facebook, praising it as an example of passion…

• Christian Caliandro's Manifesto Against Complacent Art opinion-review

  Christian Caliandro, an art historian and professor at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, publishes a critical manifesto on Artribune denouncing contemporary artworks that…

• Jannis Kounellis on Globalization, Identity, and the Role of the Artist opinion-review

  In an Artribune essay, the late Jannis Kounellis critiques globalization for diminishing cultural distinctions and elevating American dominance, using Jasper Johns's flag artworks…

• Critica e curatela: Antonio Grulli e Chiara Bertola a confronto opinion-review

  Il dibattito tra critica e curatela anima il quinto match della rubrica Versus su Artribune, con Antonio Grulli e Chiara Bertola. Grulli definisce il curatore un "problem solver"…

• Ron Gorchov's Distinctive Forms Reviewed at Cheim & Read opinion-review

  Ron Gorchov developed a unique artistic form that avoids repetition, as noted in a 2006 review from The New York Sun and artcritical. His exhibitions are characterized by vibrancy…

• Massimiliano Fuksas: Italy's Architectural Black Sheep opinion-review

  Massimiliano Fuksas, the architect behind Rome's 'Nuvola' congress center, has been marginalized by the Italian architectural community, as highlighted by critic Luigi Prestinenza…

• Christian Caliandro on Humility as Critical Practice in Contemporary Culture opinion-review

  Art historian Christian Caliandro argues for humility as a critical stance in contemporary art and culture, drawing on David Foster Wallace's 1993 essay predicting future rebels…

• Critique of Neuroaesthetics and Globalist Cultural Imperialism opinion-review

  In a critical essay on Artribune, Michele Dantini argues that neuroaesthetics and cognitive psychology contribute to a 'globalist' cultural imperialism that suppresses complexity…

• Audience development in Italian cultural sector: a critical analysis opinion-review

  The article critiques the debate on audience development and engagement in Italy's cultural economy, arguing that it remains inconclusive due to a national tendency toward…

• Damiano Damiani's Neorealist Cinema of Power and Resistance opinion-review

  Christian Caliandro's article on Artribune examines the underappreciated legacy of Italian filmmaker Damiano Damiani (1922-2013), a key figure in 1970s and 1980s cinema. Starting…

• Artcritical publishes David Cohen's review of Double Panel Week exhibition opinion-review

  David Cohen authored a review for Artcritical's Double Panel Week series, published on February 7, 2017. The article appeared on the art criticism platform's website, which…

• David Cohen moderates inaugural ART BOOK REVIEW PANEL at New York Studio School opinion-review

  David Cohen chaired the first-ever ART BOOK REVIEW PANEL at The New York Studio School on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. This event followed his Tuesday appearance at The Review…

• David Humphrey's 'The Swimmer' at Fredericks & Freiser explores racial and sexual dynamics opinion-review

  David Humphrey's painting The Swimmer, featured in his exhibition 'I'm Glad We Had That Conversation' at Fredericks & Freiser, presents a charged interaction between a shirtless…

• Ara Merjian Analyzes Warhol, Wool, Guyton Exhibition at Gagosian Gallery opinion-review

  Ara Merjian published a critical review on February 6, 2017, examining the exhibition "Warhol, Wool, Guyton" at Gagosian Gallery in New York. The exhibition featured works by Andy…

• Exhibition Review of Warhol and Wool at Nahmad Contemporary Analyzes Artistic Dialogue opinion-review

  A review by Ara Merjian examines the exhibition "Warhol-Wool" at Nahmad Contemporary, analyzing the artistic dialogue between Andy Warhol and Christopher Wool. The exhibition…

• Terry Smith Revisits 'The Provincialism Problem' Article from 1974 Artforum opinion-review

  Terry Smith's 1974 Artforum article 'The Provincialism Problem' critiqued a New York-centered world art system that positioned artists elsewhere as secondary. This framework…

• Review critiques Rebecca Gordon-Nesbitt's analysis of Cuban cultural policy from 1959 to 1976 opinion-review

  A review by Rachel Weiss, published on February 5, 2017, examines Rebecca Gordon-Nesbitt's conceptualization of Cuban cultural policy between 1959 and 1976. Gordon-Nesbitt frames…

• Versus: Raffaella Cortese and Chiara Canali Debate Affordable vs High-End Art opinion-review

  In the latest Versus column on Artribune, gallerist Raffaella Cortese engages in a discussion with curator Chiara Canali regarding the art market's emphasis on accessibility…

• Italy's Art Fairs Miss Economic Opportunities Compared to Global Peers opinion-review

  Art fairs generate significant economic impact for host cities, but Italy lags behind global leaders like London and New York due to structural and legislative barriers. Frieze…

• Shinique Smith and Tam Van Tran Discuss Racial Inclusion in Art World at Museum of Fine Arts Event opinion-review

  Artists Shinique Smith and Tam Van Tran participated in a dialogue about racial inclusion in contemporary art, moderated by David Cohen. This event aligned with an ongoing…

• Dumbo Panel on Art Criticism and Race opinion-review

  In Dumbo, a panel convened featuring the controversial critic Corinne Davis alongside her detractors to explore the topic of racial inclusion within the art community. This…

• Review of John McLaughlin Exhibition Featuring 1955 Painting opinion-review

  A review was published on January 31, 2017, discussing John McLaughlin's exhibition. The article includes an installation photograph showing McLaughlin's 1955 painting "Untitled,"…

• Marjorie Welish reviews Dan Walsh exhibition at Paula Cooper Gallery opinion-review

  Marjorie Welish published a review of Dan Walsh's exhibition at Paula Cooper Gallery on January 31, 2017. The review was accompanied by an installation photograph from the…

• Martha Tuttle's Critical Analysis of Byron Kim's Work Published on artcritical opinion-review

  On January 31, 2017, artcritical published Martha Tuttle's examination of Byron Kim's artistic practice. The piece explores Kim's conceptual approach to color, identity, and…

• Martha Tuttle reviews Byron Kim exhibition at James Cohan Gallery opinion-review

  Martha Tuttle reviewed an exhibition by Byron Kim at James Cohan Gallery. The review was published on January 31, 2017, on artcritical.com. An installation photograph accompanied…

• Italian Cinema's Turn Toward Reality: Fuocoammare and Beyond opinion-review

  Gianfranco Rosi's 'Fuocoammare' Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Film has sparked debate about a broader trend in Italian arts toward engaging with reality. This movement,…

• Critica viva: la strategia del reality nell'arte contemporanea opinion-review

  Christian Caliandro analizza la 'strategia del reality' che ha investito il mondo dell'arte, dove i protagonisti vivono una costante simulazione all'interno di un circuito chiuso…

• Renzo Piano's Six Stories: From Pompidou to Shard, the Making of Italy's Master Architect opinion-review

  Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi traces Renzo Piano's career through six narratives, revealing how the Genoese architect transformed from a reviled 'ragazzaccio' to Italy's most…

• William Corwin's Artcritical Review of 'Speak Out on Inauguration Day' Exhibition opinion-review

  On January 26, 2017, art critic William Corwin published a review on Artcritical examining the exhibition 'Speak Out on Inauguration Day.' The exhibition featured works by artist…

• Free admission for Italian state museums gains momentum opinion-review

  Italian state museums are experiencing a reformist phase, with discussions about introducing free admission for major institutions. The article argues that free entry, modeled…

• Tomaso Montanari: Contemporary Artists Are Irrelevant opinion-review

  In an interview with Il Giornale di Brescia, art historian Tomaso Montanari argued that contemporary figurative artists are irrelevant, stating that only gallerists would notice…

• Critica viva: il nuovo e il sistema dell'arte secondo Christian Caliandro opinion-review

  Christian Caliandro, storico dell'arte contemporanea, pubblica su Artribune una riflessione critica sul sistema dell'arte. Distingue tra nuovo autentico e finto nuovo, collocando…

• The uncertain future of art fairs: festival model or specialized services? opinion-review

  The art fair format itself is increasingly uncertain, beyond the crises of individual fair organizations. The world has gone digital, remote contacts are as 'real' as in-person…

• Versus: Vincenzo Trione and Andrea Bruciati Debate Center vs. Periphery in Contemporary Art opinion-review

  In the third chapter of Versus, Vincenzo Trione and Andrea Bruciati engage in a dialogue about the dynamics between cultural centers and their peripheries. Trione posits that…

• Roberto Ago Critiques the 16th Quadriennale di Roma opinion-review

  Roberto Ago delivers a scathing review of the 16th Quadriennale di Roma, held at Palazzo delle Esposizioni, criticizing the curatorial team of eleven for selecting a theme he…