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• Artnet's 1990s Reviews: Ivor Abrahams, Bruce Pearson, and Damien Hirst's Pharmacy opinion-review

  David Cohen, editor of artcritical.com, contributed early reviews to Artnet magazine from its 1996 launch, covering London shows by artists like Chantal Joffe, Dawn Mellor, and…

• Fluxus at 50: The Historiographical Paradox of an Anti-Movement opinion-review

  On the 50th anniversary of Fluxus, Bertrand Clavez explores its historiography, pointing out that its elusive nature has resulted in a wealth of literature that is often flawed.…

• Cannes 2012: Resnais and Carax Defy Convention opinion-review

  The 2012 Cannes Film Festival lacked the discovery of new auteurs seen in 2011, but featured unexpected works from established directors Abbas Kiarostami, Hong Sang-Soo, and David…

• Denise Green's 1979 Whitney Museum Exhibition Featured in artcritical Interview opinion-review

  An interview discussing Denise Green's participation in the 1979 exhibition "New Image Painting" at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York was published on…

• Clark Conference Examines Global Art History's Limits opinion-review

  In 2012, the Clark Art Institute hosted a pivotal two-day conference titled "In the Wake of the Global Turn," aiming to redefine art history's boundaries. Organized by Aruna…

• Katherine Bradford's 2012 Superman Paintings at Edward Thorp Gallery Revisited opinion-review

  Katherine Bradford's exhibit, called 'New Work', ran at Edward Thorp Gallery from April 19 to June 9, 2012. Situated at 210 Eleventh Avenue on the 6th floor, between 24th and 25th…

• Georges Bataille's Legacy: Read vs. Known, Fifty Years After His Death opinion-review

  Georges Bataille passed away in July 1962, and now, fifty years later, some wonder if his works are genuinely being read despite his recognition. Back in 1957, only 1,500 copies…

• David Humphrey Exhibition Featured in artcritical Review opinion-review

  An exhibition featuring work by artist David Humphrey was documented in a review published on artcritical. The review included an installation shot of Humphrey's work from the…

• Elana Herzog Exhibition Reviewed on artcritical in May 2012 opinion-review

  An exhibition featuring work by artist Elana Herzog was reviewed on the artcritical website. The review was published on Friday, May 11, 2012, at 2:00 pm. The article included an…

• Orwellian Newspeak: Censorship and Linguistic Purification in Iran, Sweden, France, and New York opinion-review

  In his April 20, 2012, editorial for artpress, Jacques Henric cautions against the degradation of language, drawing parallels to George Orwell's concept of 'Newspeak' from '1984'.…

• Medvedkin and Marker Film Series Explores Political Cinema at University of Chicago opinion-review

  From October 12 to November 2, 2011, the University of Chicago's Film Studies Center showcased a collection of films by Aleksandr Medvedkin and Chris Marker. This presentation was…

• Analysis of Francis Bacon's Influence on Jerzy Skolimowski's 1978 Film 'The Shout' opinion-review

  The 1978 film 'The Shout,' directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, showcases the rivalry between composer Anthony Fielding and the mysterious Crossley, who asserts he possesses…

• Pascal Convert critiques Bologna reforms for art schools opinion-review

  Artist and historian Pascal Convert argues that the Bologna Process, signed by France in 1999 and extended to art schools under the Ministry of Culture, has subordinated art…

• Michaël Ferrier's 'Fukushima, récit d'un désastre' Reviewed by Philippe Forest opinion-review

  Philippe Forest reviews Michaël Ferrier's book 'Fukushima, récit d'un désastre,' published by L'Infini / Gallimard. Ferrier, a French writer living in Tokyo for fifteen years,…

• Catherine Millet Decries Art World's Historical Amnesia opinion-review

  In an editorial for artpress, Catherine Millet criticizes the art world's growing historical amnesia, where recycled formulas are celebrated by naive or opportunistic…

• Review Panel to Analyze 2012 Whitney Biennial, Armory Week Highlights Include Emerging Artists opinion-review

  On March 30th, moderator David Cohen will lead The Review Panel discussion with Bill Berkson, Will Heinrich, and Karen Wilkin at the National Academy Museum and School of Art in…

• Terry Winters' 2012 Matthew Marks exhibition scrutinized for color limitations despite graphic intelligence opinion-review

  Terry Winters showcased "Cricket Music, Tessellation Figures, & Notebook" at Matthew Marks Gallery in New York City from February 4 to April 14, 2012, located at 522 and 502 West…

• Artcritical Review Panel February 2012 Features Joyce Pensato opinion-review

  The February 2012 edition of The Review Panel on Artcritical focused on artist Joyce Pensato. This discussion analyzed Pensato's distinctive artistic practice, which involved…

• Review of Ostalgia Exhibition at New Museum Examines Post-Soviet Nostalgia opinion-review

  Alise Tifentale published a review article on ARTMargins Online in March 2012 analyzing the exhibition "Ostalgia" at the New Museum in New York. The exhibition ran from July 6 to…

• Artcritical Reviews Pace Gallery's Happenings Show, New York Exhibitions, and Derain Lecture opinion-review

  Patricia Milder reviews "Time Regained: The 'Happenings' Show" at Pace Gallery, examining performance art's ephemeral nature through unexhibited documentary photographs, film, and…

• Slater Bradley's Video Work 'Don't Let Me Disappear' Featured in 2012 Review opinion-review

  A video still from Slater Bradley's work 'Don't Let Me Disappear', created between 2009 and 2011, was posted on artcritical.com on February 8, 2012. The image was courtesy of Team…

• Critical Review of the 12th Istanbul Biennial Published in ARTMargins opinion-review

  Kaelen Wilson-Goldie published a review of the 12th Istanbul Biennial on February 5, 2012. The article appeared on ARTMargins Online, a platform for contemporary art criticism.…

• Lori Ellison's 2012 Exhibition at McKenzie Showed Drawings and Paintings Contrasting Obsession with Meditative Craft opinion-review

  From January 5 to February 11, 2012, McKenzie hosted an exhibition featuring Lori Ellison's ballpoint drawings and gouache paintings, emphasizing their interrelations. The…

• French Parliament Votes to Criminalize Denial of Armenian Genocide opinion-review

  The French National Assembly has passed a law criminalizing the denial of the Armenian Genocide, punishable by prison and fines. The law, supported by around fifty…

• Artcritical's Review Panel Returns with New Panelist and Exhibition Discussions opinion-review

  Artcritical's Review Panel resumes on January 27 at the National Academy Museum, located at 1083 Fifth Avenue, with a new start time of 6:30 PM. Anthony Haden-Guest joins as a new…

• Suzanne McClelland featured in artcritical review panel discussion opinion-review

  A review panel discussion was held in November 2011 featuring artist Suzanne McClelland. The event was documented on artcritical.com, a contemporary art publication platform…

• Jacques Henric on Just War: BHL's Libya Chronicle opinion-review

  In an artpress feuilleton, Jacques Henric reviews Bernard-Henri Lévy's "La Guerre sans l'aimer" (Grasset, 2011), contrasting it with Alexis Jenni's novel "L'Art français de la…

• Roundtable Debates Cattelan's Guggenheim Retrospective and Retirement Announcement opinion-review

  Maurizio Cattelan's retrospective 'ALL' at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York ran from November 4, 2011, to January 22, 2012. The exhibition featured his entire oeuvre…

• Mathieu Potte-Bonneville responds to Marcela Iacub's critique of Tino Sehgal's 'This Situation' opinion-review

  In a response published in art press, philosopher Mathieu Potte-Bonneville challenges Marcela Iacub's account of participating in Tino Sehgal's performance 'This Situation,' which…

• Yvonne Rainer Confronts Marina Abramovic Over MOCA Fundraiser's Humiliating Performances opinion-review

  Yvonne Rainer has taken a stand against Marina Abramovic regarding a contentious fundraiser set to take place at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles on November 12.…

• Ronnie Landfield Defends Signature Bands in Response to Criticism opinion-review

  Ronnie Landfield responded to critiques from David Cohen and Scott Bennett regarding the bold color bands in his artwork. He explained that these bands originated in late summer…

• Artpress Editor Catherine Millet Criticizes Beaux-Arts Magazine's Editorial on Beaux-Arts de Paris Director Appointment opinion-review

  In an editorial for Artpress, Catherine Millet harshly criticizes Fabrice Bousteau, editor-in-chief of Beaux-Arts Magazine, for his October 2011 editorial regarding the…

• Marais Gallery Roundup: September 2011 Openings in Paris opinion-review

  In her review of the gallery openings in Paris's Marais district from September 2011, Catherine Francblin explores around thirty of the forty-two galleries. Among the standout…

• Jean-Joseph Goux on Art, Money, and the Speculative Market opinion-review

  Philosopher Jean-Joseph Goux discusses the complex relationship between art and money in an interview for artpress. His latest book, "L'Art et l'argent. La rupture moderniste,…

• Peter Lindbergh on Photography, Chaos, and the Female Gaze opinion-review

  In a conversation with artpress, photographer Peter Lindbergh shares insights into his fashion photography style, emphasizing the importance of spontaneity. He reminisces about a…

• Pascal Quignard's 'Les solidarités mystérieuses' Reviewed opinion-review

  Pascal Quignard's novel 'Les solidarités mystérieuses' (Éditions Gallimard) marks a departure from his usual references to great thinkers and artists, focusing instead on ordinary…

• John Currin's Stamford After-Brunch Reviewed opinion-review

  John Currin's painting "Stamford After-Brunch" is examined in a review published on artpress.com. The work defies easy categorization as contemporary art, challenging conventional…

• Cory Arcangel's Photoshop CS: 84 by 66 Inches, 300 DPI Reviewed opinion-review

  In a 2011 review on artpress.com, Cory Arcangel's work "PHOTOSHOP CS: 84 BY 66 INCHES, 300 DPI…" is examined. The piece, created in 1997, is described as a masterpiece for those…

• Anna Odell's 'Unknown Woman' Sparks Psychiatric Controversy opinion-review

  Swedish artist Anna Odell's work 'Unknown Woman' ignited a major controversy in Sweden, challenging psychiatric practices. Critic Sinziana Ravini argues that a masterpiece does…

• David Chase's 'The Sopranos' as a 21st-Century Masterpiece opinion-review

  In a 2012 essay for art press, critic David Chase argues that the true masterpiece of the 2000s is not a film but the television series 'The Sopranos' (1999-2007). He contends…