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• Beata Hock Interview Discusses Feminist Curatorial Practice and Exhibition 'Agents et provocateurs' opinion-review

  Beata Hock, an independent curator and researcher based in Budapest, holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Gender Studies and specializes in feminist cultural theory. In collaboration with…

• Zimbabwe's Contemporary Art Scene Navigates Economic Hardship and Cultural Debates opinion-review

  In November 2009, a visitor to Zimbabwe explored the country's contemporary art landscape, engaging with local artists and institutions. The National Gallery of Zimbabwe hosted…

• Paris Photography Scene in 2009: A Critical Review opinion-review

  By late 2009, the photography landscape in Paris was uninspired, with fine-art photography merely rehashing old styles and photojournalism failing to connect with current events,…

• Christophe Kihm critiques the French debate on curatorial authorship and terminology opinion-review

  In the February 2010 issue of art press n°364, Christophe Kihm addresses the ongoing discussion in France among critics and curators regarding the distinction between "curator"…

• Berlin's Feinkost Gallery presents 'Communism Never Happened' exhibition marking fall of Berlin Wall anniversary opinion-review

  Aaron Moulton, director of Feinkost Galerie in Berlin, curated the exhibition 'Communism Never Happened' which ran from November 7, 2009 to December 20, 2009. The show was timed…

• Peter McCarthy Reflects on Berlin Wall's Cultural Impact as Symptom and Symbol opinion-review

  Peter McCarthy examines the Berlin Wall's dual role as both concrete reality and psychological symptom in cultural production. Published on January 16, 2010, the analysis traces…

• Robert Storr Criticizes New Museum's Deal with Dakis Joannou opinion-review

  In a 2010 article for Art Press, critic Robert Storr examines the New Museum's controversial decision to exhibit works from the collection of Greek magnate Dakis Joannou, curated…

• Bruno Dumont and Eugène Green Films Contrast Mystical Cinema opinion-review

  In a 2010 art press article, Fabrice Hadjadj compares two films exploring mysticism and cinema: Bruno Dumont's 'Hadewijch' and Eugène Green's 'La religieuse portugaise'. Both…

• Juraj Bartoš's Photographic Retrospective at Slovak National Gallery Charts Urban and Social Change opinion-review

  Between October 1 and November 22, 2009, the Slovak National Gallery located in Bratislava's Esterházy Palace presented a collection of photographs by Juraj Bartoš, a 66-year-old…

• Bogoslav Kalaš's Machine-Made Nudes Challenge Painting's Truth in Digital Age opinion-review

  Bogoslav Kalaš invented a large painting machine in 1971 that remains in his Domžale, Slovenia studio, using an 'aerography' technique to transfer photographic images onto canvas…

• Podcast Forum on Feminism and Contemporary Art in Eastern Europe Held in Bratislava opinion-review

  A podcast discussion on feminism and contemporary art in Eastern Europe occurred on November 9, 2009, linked to the exhibition Les Femmes Parlent at Gandy Gallery in Bratislava.…

• Third Moscow Biennale Critiqued as Disorganized International Survey opinion-review

  The 3rd Moscow Biennale of Contemporary Art took place from September 24 to October 23, 2009, at the Garage, Center for Contemporary Culture, under the curation of Jean-Hubert…

• Soichiro Fukutake: Japan's François Pinault opinion-review

  Judith Benhamou-Huet's column in art press n°360 (October 2009) draws a parallel between French billionaire François Pinault and Japanese businessman Soichiro Fukutake. Both are…

• Ljubljana Biennial of Graphic Arts Embraces Curatorial System and Flexible Media Criteria opinion-review

  The 28th Ljubljana Biennial of Graphic Arts was held at the International Centre of Graphic Arts in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from September 4 to October 25, 2009. A review by Matjaž…

• Jacques Henric on France's Troubled Memory in art press opinion-review

  In his November 2009 column for art press, Jacques Henric reflects on France's difficulty confronting its own history. He notes that it took over half a century to lift censorship…

• Robert Storr Criticizes Damien Hirst and Market Excess in 2009 Art Press Column opinion-review

  In a November 2009 column for Art Press, critic Robert Storr uses the arrest of graffiti artist Cartrain for stealing colored pencils from a Damien Hirst installation at Tate…

• China's Nationalist Turn During the 2009 Financial Crisis opinion-review

  In a November 2009 article for art press, Estelle Bories examines the risk of nationalist retrenchment in China's art world amid the global financial crisis. The piece, part of a…

• Russian Art Scene: Between Market, Ideology, and Isolation opinion-review

  In a dossier on contemporary art from 2009, critic Ekaterina Degot explores the Russian art landscape, emphasizing a mix of cynicism and the intersection of wealth with art. The…

• Russian Contemporary Art: Oligarchs, Politics, and a New Sincerity opinion-review

  In the face of economic downturn, the contemporary art landscape in Russia is being shaped by affluent newcomers such as Daria Zhoukova, 26, who established the Garage Center in…

• Editorial: Crimes sans victimes – Jacques Henric on the 'Empire of Good' opinion-review

  In an editorial for art press n°360 (October 2009), Jacques Henric denounces the proliferation of laws restricting individual freedoms under the guise of protection. He cites…

• Yuki Onodera, Martin Parr, Lynne Cohen: Photography's Hot and Cold Dialectic opinion-review

  In a review for art press, Dominique Baqué contrasts the 'cold' photography of Lynne Cohen with the 'hot' kitsch of Yuki Onodera and Martin Parr. Onodera's series '12 Speed' (at…

• Viktor Misiano Analyzes the Transformation of Russia's Art System from Soviet to Hypercapitalist opinion-review

  In a 2009 article for artpress, curator Viktor Misiano examines the evolution of Russia's art scene following the dissolution of the USSR. He posits that a new, market-oriented…

• David Ter-Oganyan's 'Black Geometry' at Marat Guelman Gallery Explores Political Borders Through Abstract Paintings opinion-review

  From July 8 to July 20, 2009, Marat Guelman Gallery in Moscow hosted 'Black Geometry,' an exhibition by David Ter-Oganyan. It showcased nine untitled white canvases adorned with…

• Jiri Menzel's 'I Served the King of England' DVD Release Sparks American Critical Debate on Czech Sensibility opinion-review

  Jiri Menzel's film 'I Served the King of England,' released in the U.S. in February 2009, marked the anniversaries of Czech liberation from both Nazi occupation and communist…

• Review of Piotr Piotrowski's 'In the Shadow of Yalta' Examines Eastern European Art History opinion-review

  In his 2009 publication, 'In the Shadow of Yalta: Art and the Avant-Garde in Eastern Europe 1945-1989', released by Reaktion Books Ltd., Piotr Piotrowski examines the visual arts…

• Film 'The Painter Sam Francis' Screens at Anthology Film Archives, Exploring Artist's Life and Work opinion-review

  Jeffrey Perkins's documentary, 'The Painter Sam Francis,' which spans 40 years of filming, is being showcased at Anthology Film Archives in New York until September 17, 2009. The…

• French Justice System Ridiculed Over 'Présumés innocents' Prosecution opinion-review

  Nine years after the exhibition 'Présumés innocents' at CAPC Bordeaux, former director Henry-Claude Cousseau and curators Marie-Laure Bernadac and Stéphanie Moisdon-Trembley face…

• Erik Verhagen Reviews 'Silences' at MAMCS Strasbourg opinion-review

  In the September 2009 issue of art press (no. 359), Erik Verhagen reviews the group exhibition 'Silences' held at the Musée d'art moderne et contemporain (MAMCS) in Strasbourg,…

• J.H.'s Literary Feuilleton: A Life and Work opinion-review

  The author reflects on their early 1960s literary column in a communist weekly, disavowing any claim to professional criticism. Their political engagement and focus on avant-garde…

• Analysis of Russian TV's 2005 Victory Day coverage as nation-building propaganda under Putin opinion-review

  Stephen Hutchings examines how Russian television coverage of the 60th anniversary of World War II victory on May 9, 2005 served Vladimir Putin's nation-building agenda. Following…

• Marilia Destot's 2009 documentary on Ariane Lopez-Huici resurfaces for 2013 exhibition opinion-review

  In 2009, Marilia Destot released a black-and-white documentary titled 'The Body Close Up,' which chronicles the career of photographer Ariane Lopez-Huici from the 1970s until…

• Ivan Moudov's Subversive Solo Exhibition at Kunstverein Braunschweig Challenged Art World Structures opinion-review

  From December 6, 2008, to February 12, 2009, Kunstverein Braunschweig hosted a solo exhibition titled "Trick Or Treat" by Bulgarian artist Ivan Moudov. The exhibition included…

• Peter Handke's 1996 Serbian Travelogue Sparks Controversy, Compared to Balkan Filmmakers' Works opinion-review

  In January 1996, Austrian playwright Peter Handke published diaries from a visit to Serbia, triggering widespread criticism known as the 'Handke Affair.' His travelogue, 'A…

• Isabelle Zribi's 'Tous les soirs de ma vie': A Bleak Yet Hopeful Narrative opinion-review

  Pascal Boulanger reviews Isabelle Zribi's 'Tous les soirs de ma vie', a narrative steeped in despair, negativity, and repeated scenes of hopelessness. The narrator, reminiscent of…

• Analysis of Narrative Patterns in Anna Melikyan's 2007 Film 'Rusalka' opinion-review

  The 2007 film 'Rusalka,' directed by Anna Melikyan, chronicles the life of Alisa, a girl from a small town, across thirteen chapters that span her childhood to early adulthood.…

• Anna Melikyan's film 'Mermaid' analyzed as modern fairy tale in ARTMargins roundtable opinion-review

  In her exploration of Anna Melikyan's 2009 film 'Mermaid' (Rusalka), Christine Goelz presents it as a modern fairy tale that challenges traditional narratives. The study…

• Adorno's Critique of Film as Popular Art Applied to Russian Film "Rusalka" in 2009 Roundtable opinion-review

  In a 2009 roundtable featured in ARTMargins Online, the 2007 Russian film "Rusalka" is analyzed through Theodor W. Adorno's critique of the culture industry. Adorno contended that…

• Roundtable Discussion on Anna Melikyan's Film 'Rusalka' Explores New Russian Identity opinion-review

  In November 2008, a roundtable focused on Anna Melikyan's 2007 film 'Rusalka' (The Mermaid) took place after a workshop at the Free University in Berlin, part of the 'Die nicht…

• Boris Groys's 'Art Power' Critiques Market Dominance and Pluralism in Contemporary Art opinion-review

  Boris Groys's 2008 book 'Art Power,' published by MIT Press, argues that contemporary art is nearly synonymous with the art market, challenging critiques of commodification as…

• Film Review: The Bug Trainer Explores Ladislas Starevich's Stop-Motion Animation Legacy opinion-review

  The 2008 film The Bug Trainer (Vabzdžių dresuotojas), helmed by Donatas Ulvydas, Linas Augutis, Marek Skrobecki, and Rasa Miškinytė, explores the life of Ladislas Starevich, who…