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• Critical Review of John Currin's Whitney Museum Exhibition Questions Artistic Substance opinion-review

  John Currin's exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art from November 20, 2003 to February 22, 2004 revealed a painter whose technical skill masks deeper deficiencies.…

• Richard Serra's Legacy: A Hero Under Scrutiny? opinion-review

  A symposium in St. Louis on museums revealed a troubling reverence for Richard Serra's work, with art professionals treating his sculptures with forced deference and avoiding…

• Post-9/11 American Cinema and Teen Violence opinion-review

  A 2004 article in artpress examines how post-9/11 American cinema became fixated on adolescent murders. Filmmakers are exploring not only U.S. politics but also the broader system…

• Milcho Manchevski's 'Dust' Film Explores Balkan Conflict Through Western Genre Lens opinion-review

  Milcho Manchevski's 'Dust' made its debut at the Venice Film Festival, following his acclaimed 1994 Golden Lion-winning film 'Before the Rain.' The Macedonian filmmaker…

• Norman Rockwell and Socialist Realism: Parallels in 20th Century Kitsch and Propaganda opinion-review

  Despite their contrasting ideologies, Norman Rockwell's artwork exhibits stylistic parallels with Soviet Socialist Realism. Both movements employed realistic, narrative techniques…

• Svitlana Schlipchenko analyzes architecture's role in shaping Ukrainian national identity and gender dynamics opinion-review

  On November 12, 2003, Svitlana Schlipchenko published an essay that investigates the influence of modern architectural practices in Ukraine on national identity and collective…

• Three New York gallery exhibitions reviewed: Mark di Suvero, Jessica Stockholder, and Jeff Gauntt opinion-review

  Three concurrent gallery exhibitions in New York's Chelsea district present distinct sculptural approaches. At Paula Cooper Gallery, Mark di Suvero's 'XV' (1971), a 21-foot steel…

• Martha Mayer Erlebacher's exhibition at Forum Gallery receives critical review opinion-review

  Martha Mayer Erlebacher's exhibition at Forum Gallery in New York features narrative paintings that struggle with literalism and misplaced ambition, according to a critical…

• Fashion Runway as Choreographic Device: A Critical Analysis opinion-review

  Laurent Goumarre examines the relationship between fashion shows and dance, arguing that the runway is a speculative, non-discursive spectacle that fascinates choreographers. He…

• Michael Rush's 'L'art vidéo' Reviewed: Historical Approach to Video Art opinion-review

  Christophe Kihm reviews Michael Rush's book 'L'art vidéo', published by Thames & Hudson. The review critiques Rush's historical perspective on video art, noting that while it…

• French Intermittent Workers' Status Debated in Cultural Policy opinion-review

  The status of intermittent entertainment workers in France is at the heart of recent cultural policy debates. The discussions concern the social and economic status of culture and…

• Three NYC Gallery Exhibitions Reviewed: Schnabel at PaceWildenstein, Heffernan at P.P.O.W., Harrison at Paul Sharpe opinion-review

  In New York City's Chelsea and Tribeca, three exhibitions are currently on display, each presenting unique painting techniques. At PaceWildenstein (534 W. 25th Street), Julian…

• Jouer ou ne pas jouer : d'Avignon à Moscou, la question théâtrale opinion-review

  L'article de Georges Banu, paru dans artpress en octobre 2003, explore la question existentielle du théâtre : jouer ou ne pas jouer ? À travers deux expériences contrastées,…

• Exploring the Outremonde: Parisian Galleries Outside the FIAC Circuit opinion-review

  A recent investigation by artpress delves into Paris galleries that aren't part of FIAC and Basel art fairs, revealing a distinct market with its own styles, clients, and pricing.…

• Susanna Coffey's 2003 Exhibition at Tibor de Nagy Gallery Draws Critical Scrutiny opinion-review

  From October 9 to November 8, 2003, Susanna Coffey presented a solo exhibition at Tibor de Nagy Gallery in New York. The show featured her signature self-portraits alongside…

• Art Market Myths: Price Surges Post-9/11 and the Death of the Masterpiece opinion-review

  In an editorial for artpress, Catherine Millet discusses Hans Belting's book "Le Chef-d'œuvre invisible" and its thesis that the concept of the masterpiece has lost relevance…

• Éric Troncy's 'Auteur d'exposition' concept critiqued through Coollustre exhibition opinion-review

  In a 2003 art press opinion piece, Christophe Kihm critiques the concept of 'auteur d'exposition' (exhibition author) as embodied by Éric Troncy's exhibition Coollustre at the…

• Robert McLiam Wilson's 'La douleur de Manfred' Reviewed opinion-review

  Laurent Goumarre reviews Robert McLiam Wilson's novel 'La douleur de Manfred', published by Éditions Christian Bourgois. The reviewer notes Wilson's own harsh opinion of the book,…

• Philippe Forest on the Return of Ghosts in Contemporary French Novels opinion-review

  In an article for art press, Philippe Forest explores the theme of revenants in three works by emerging French female authors: 'White' by Marie Darrieussecq (P.O.L.), 'Querelle…

• Pascal Boulanger's 'L'Emotion l'Emeute' Reviewed in art press opinion-review

  In the September 2003 issue of art press (n°293), Claude Adelen reviews Pascal Boulanger's poetry collection 'L'Emotion l'Emeute'. Boulanger, author of 'Martingale' (1995) and…

• 50th Venice Biennale Criticized as Fragmented and Meaningless opinion-review

  Francesco Bonami, curator of the 50th edition of the Venice Biennale, opted for a fragmented structure with multiple exhibitions led by various associate curators and artists. The…

• Jacques Henric's Summer Reading Roundup: Best and Worst of 2003 opinion-review

  In a summer 2003 review, Jacques Henric surveys recent publications, identifying Dominique de Villepin's "Éloge des voleurs de feu" as the worst and Hélène Duffau's "Trauma" as…

• Roundtable on Alexander Sokurov's 'Russian Ark' Sparks Debate on Film's Ideology and Technical Innovation opinion-review

  A roundtable discussion published on ARTMargins Online on July 31, 2003, features multiple critics analyzing Alexander Sokurov's film 'Russian Ark.' The film, shot in a single…

• Sokurov's Russian Ark as Visual Manifesto Against Western Cultural Arrogance opinion-review

  Alexander Sokurov's 2002 film Russian Ark presents a cinematic confrontation with Western cultural superiority through the figure of Marquis de Custine. The film unfolds as a…

• Raoul Eshelman Analyzes Sokurov's 'Russian Ark' as Transition from Postmodernism to Performatism opinion-review

  Raoul Eshelman's 2003 article argues that Alexander Sokurov's film 'The Russian Ark' marks a shift from postmodernism to a new epoch he terms 'performatism.' The film, shot in a…

• Sokurov's 'Russian Ark' Analyzed: One-Shot Technique and Ideological Ambiguities opinion-review

  The film 'Russian Ark,' directed by Alexander Sokurov, employs a unique continuous single-shot technique to delve into Russian history, highlighting the elite imperial society…

• Karen Knorr and David Rosenfeld Exhibitions Reviewed by Dominique Baqué opinion-review

  Dominique Baqué reviews two concurrent photography exhibitions in Paris. Karen Knorr's 'Sanctuary & Spirits' at Galerie Filles du Calvaire (March 27 – May 17, 2003) explores…

• Degas's Little Dancer as emblem of dance's disappearance opinion-review

  Germana Civera's 100 Rencontres de Benoît Lachambre, staged in Montpellier, Parc de la Villette, and Montreal, posed the question: 'What is dance today?' Laurent Goumarre responds…

• Critical Examination of 1990s Hungarian Contemporary Art's Institutional and Conceptual Frameworks opinion-review

  In her 2003 essay, Ágnes Berecz explores "contemporary Hungarian art of the 90s," challenging established notions regarding periodization, national identity, and the legitimacy of…

• Allan Siegel Responds to Marina Grzinic's 2002 Essay on Museum Relevance opinion-review

  In a 2003 piece for ARTMargins Online, Allan Siegel critiques Marina Grzinic's 2002 work, "Does Contemporary Art Need Museums Anymore." He highlights a shift in Wien's museums,…

• Cinema and the Gleaners: Millet's Painting on Film opinion-review

  Hervé Gauville examines the influence of painting on cinema, focusing on Jean-François Millet's "Les glaneuses" as inspiration for filmmakers like Agnès Varda. Varda's film "Deux…

• Sokurov's Russian Ark Explores Digital-Analog Paradox in Hermitage Film opinion-review

  Alexander Sokurov's film Russian Ark, released in 2003, presents a technological paradox by transferring digital video footage to 35mm film for projection. The single-take work…

• Matthew Barney's Threatening Marriage of Paganism and the Sacred opinion-review

  The article examines Matthew Barney's work through the lens of a threatening union between paganism and the sacred. It discusses his elaborate, mythological installations and…

• Artpress Editorial Examines the Rise of the 'Reactif' opinion-review

  In a May 2003 editorial for Artpress, Christophe Kihm defines the 'reactif' as a social figure who intervenes on any topic and in any circumstance, reacting against proposed…

• Christophe Kihm on Irony in Contemporary Art and Rock opinion-review

  Christophe Kihm examines irony as a linguistic act that asserts value judgments between hierarchized elements, using examples from contemporary art. He argues for a fundamental…

• Nick Tosches' Dante thriller reviewed in artpress opinion-review

  In artpress, a review delves into Nick Tosches' novel 'La main de Dante,' released by Éditions Albin Michel. This thriller revolves around the unearthing of Dante's Divine Comedy…

• Marek Ther's Exhibition at Galerie Eskort Explores Artistic Alias Dynamics opinion-review

  Marek Ther presented an exhibition at Galerie Eskort in Brno, Czech Republic, from January 10 to February 25, 2003. The show prompted consideration of aliases in artistic…

• Curator Ekaterina Dyogot critiques Manifesta's 'sponsored hobbies' and Documenta's post-colonial narrative opinion-review

  In a 2003 discussion with Sven Spieker for ARTMargins Online, curator Ekaterina Dyogot from Moscow examined both Manifesta and Documenta. She characterized Manifesta's approach as…

• Bucharest's Urban Crisis: Architecture, Politics, and the Search for Models Beyond Paris and Istanbul opinion-review

  Augustin Ioan highlights the urban decline in Bucharest since 1989, attributing the issue to both the political elite and architects such as Anca Petrescu. The House of the…

• Slavoj Žižek Argues Eastern European Avant-Garde Offers Unique Critical Perspective opinion-review

  Slavoj Žižek delivered a lecture examining artistic production and political conditions in Eastern Europe, particularly during late socialism. He argued that the period from 1985…