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• Review of Lost Atoms: A Theatrical Exploration of Memory and Love opinion-review

  Lost Atoms is a theatrical production directed by Scott Graham, presented in collaboration with playwright Anna Jordan and the company Frantic Assembly. It is currently running at…

• Review of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story Revival Tour in the UK opinion-review

  A revival of the jukebox musical Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story is currently touring the UK, with performances scheduled until May 30. The production, which debuted decades ago in…

• MUNCH Triennale 'Almost Unreal' Explores Blurred Realities Through Historical and Emerging Technologies opinion-review

  In 2025, the second MUNCH Triennale, titled 'Almost Unreal,' was inaugurated, delving into the indistinct boundaries between reality and illusion. Co-organized by Mariam Elnozahy,…

• Neoplatonic Symbolism in the Uffizi Annunciation Landscape opinion-review

  Massimo Giontella analyzes the landscape of the Uffizi Annunciation, attributed to Antonio del Pollaiolo and Leonardo da Vinci, revealing a complex Neoplatonic and political…

• Stefano Monti argues provocative art must give way to depth opinion-review

  Stefano Monti, partner at Monti&Taft, writes that the era of shock-value art is fading and artists must now stimulate genuine reflection. He traces the rise of conceptualism in…

• London Symphony Orchestra Presents Janáček's 'The Makropoulos Affair' in Concert Staging opinion-review

  The London Symphony Orchestra, under Conductor Emeritus Sir Simon Rattle, performed a concert version of Leoš Janáček's opera 'The Makropoulos Affair' at Barbican Hall on January…

• Former South Korean President Receives Prison Sentence for Obstructing Justice opinion-review

  Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been sentenced to five years in prison on charges of obstructing justice. The verdict was delivered in January 2026, with…

• Art Expert Caterina Nobiloni on Valuation, Authenticity, and Provenance opinion-review

  Caterina Nobiloni, a middle-career art expert and court-appointed appraiser, discusses the role of the art expert in Italy. Trained in art history, at Sotheby's, and through…

• Analysis of Young Galleries' Challenges in Art Fair Economics and Market Monolithism opinion-review

  An examination reveals significant tensions between young galleries and art fairs within the contemporary art market. While digital marketing channels offer more cost-effective…

• Philip K. Dick's Android as a Mirror for Humanity opinion-review

  Christian Caliandro's analysis on Artribune reexamines Philip K. Dick's concept of the android, arguing it is not a machine but a relational condition that reveals human…

• Analysis of Grief as Creative Force in Recent Artist-Focused Films opinion-review

  An article examines how recent cinematic works explore artists processing grief through creative expression. The analysis references the film 'The Souvenir Part II,' where a…

• Italian Postmodern Artists Embrace Eastern Philosophy opinion-review

  A new generation of Italian artists, born between 1985 and 2000, is increasingly aligning with Eastern philosophical concepts such as circular time, slowness, active emptiness,…

• Art Speak Critiqued as Power Grab in Contemporary Writing opinion-review

  Inaccessible art writing, often called "art speak," functions as a power grab that alienates audiences, according to a writer with over a decade of experience and a Master's in…

• Christian Caliandro on the Posthumous Present and Art as a Wound opinion-review

  Christian Caliandro, an art historian and professor at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, publishes an essay on Artribune exploring the concept of a 'posthumous present'—a…

• Author Susanna Tamaro Advocates for Return of Children Removed from Family in Forest opinion-review

  Italian writer Susanna Tamaro commented on the removal of three Trevillion children from their parents, questioning the swift action in this case compared to prolonged harmful…

• Marina Abramović's Artistic Philosophy and Self-Perception Explored opinion-review

  An article examines Marina Abramović's artistic identity and philosophy. The performance artist describes herself as a 'warrior artist' who believes art should challenge normalcy…

• Rome's MuCiv: A World-Class Museum Empty While the Crowds Flock to Fuksas's Cloud opinion-review

  The MuCiv (Museo delle Civiltà) in Rome's EUR district is a vast, critically acclaimed museum that remains largely empty despite housing collections comparable to the Louvre.…

• Hew Locke's 'Passages' Exhibition Explores Themes of Movement and Memory opinion-review

  Hannah Hutchings-Georgiou has written about Hew Locke's artistic series titled 'Passages', which examines concepts of travel, recollection, and temporal flow. The installation…

• Analysis of the 36th São Paulo Biennale Exhibition opinion-review

  The 36th São Paulo Biennale has been reviewed by Contemporary Lynx magazine. The event took place in São Paulo, Brazil, and was examined in a piece that discusses both positive…

• Rebus and drawings: recognizing Leonardo da Vinci in the Uffizi Annunciation opinion-review

  Massimo Giontella argues that a drawing of the Archangel Gabriel's sleeve, long considered proof of Leonardo da Vinci's sole authorship of the Uffizi Annunciation, actually…

• Museum of Fine Arts Boston Showcases Ancient Art Collections and Visitor Information opinion-review

  The Museum of Fine Arts Boston (MFA) offers extensive collections spanning global cultures, with particular emphasis on ancient artifacts. The institution's holdings include…

• Spoke Art Gallery Reflects on 2025 Print Releases and Celebrates 15th Anniversary opinion-review

  Spoke Art gallery has published a year-end review highlighting notable print releases from 2025. The gallery expressed gratitude to its community of artists and collectors while…

• La nostalgia come lesione dell'immaginazione culturale opinion-review

  Christian Caliandro pubblica un saggio su Artribune in cui critica la nostalgia come 'tecnologia emotiva appresa' che ha lesionato la capacità di costruire il nuovo. Propone una…

• Critic Angelo Argento declares contemporary art criticism dead, replaced by apologetics opinion-review

  In an opinion piece on Artribune, critic and lawyer Angelo Argento argues that contemporary art criticism has died, having abandoned judgment in favor of apologetics. Citing an…

• China Implements Sanctions on US Entities Over Taiwan Arms Sales opinion-review

  China has enacted countermeasures targeting 20 American companies and 10 senior executives in response to recent large-scale U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. The Chinese government…

• Cultural abundance fosters self-awareness through choice opinion-review

  A critical analysis on Artribune argues that the benefits of cultural consumption extend beyond successful artworks to include rejected content, which under certain conditions…

• Putin Discusses Russia-China Relations and Ukraine Conflict in Annual Press Conference opinion-review

  Russian President Vladimir Putin held his annual year-end press conference in Moscow on December 19, 2025. During the event, he emphasized the importance of Russia-China relations…

• Alberto Villa: la critica d'arte è claudicante, non al capolinea opinion-review

  In un intervento su Artribune, il giornalista e curatore Alberto Villa analizza lo stato della critica d'arte contemporanea, sostenendo che non è al capolinea ma in una fase di…

• Critique of Technology's Impact on Sensuality in Art and Human Connection opinion-review

  A critique argues that contemporary technology culture, particularly smartphone use, diminishes human sensuality and emotional connection. The author contrasts pre-iPhone intimacy…

• Artists and Curators Defend M HKA Amid Threats to Its Collection and Future opinion-review

  Anne-Mie Van Kerckhoven and Tamara Beheydt contribute to a roundtable in Afterall's Issue 59–60 'Infrastructure', addressing the potential dismantling of M HKA's collection due to…

• Hicham Khalidi discusses strategies for cultural institutions facing political defunding, citing M HKA and Jan van Eyck. opinion-review

  Hicham Khalidi, the director of Jan van Eyck Academie, has expressed his thoughts on the Flemish government's choice to remove M HKA's national museum designation, drawing…

• Dieter Roelstraete Defends M HKA Against Flemish Government's Proposed Dismantling opinion-review

  Dieter Roelstraete has published a response defending Antwerp's Museum of Contemporary Art (M HKA) against proposed dismantling by Flemish authorities. The Flemish government's…

• Critique of the New GNAMC Rome Installation: A Disastrous Rearrangement opinion-review

  The recent exhibition at the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea (GNAMC) in Rome, overseen by Renata Cristina Mazzantini, has drawn severe criticism from art…

• 2025 Brazilian Photography and Audiovisual Highlights Surveyed by Experts opinion-review

  The magazine ZUM surveyed nine curators, researchers, and artists to identify notable works in Brazilian photography and audiovisual media from 2025. The responses highlight a…

• Fast fashion brands mimic luxury cultural strategies to gain legitimacy opinion-review

  The article examines how fast fashion brands like Uniqlo and Zara are adopting cultural strategies traditionally used by luxury groups to gain legitimacy. While luxury brands such…

• Acronia and Enshittification: Post-Capitalism's Temporal Monopoly opinion-review

  Christian Caliandro, an art historian and professor at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, published a critical essay on Artribune examining how post-capitalism erases visions…

• Venezia's overtourism debate: a resident's counterpoint opinion-review

  Olimpia Scappini, who heads Bre-VE, an organization for short-term rental owners in Venice, has reacted to Claudia Berti’s article about overtourism in the city from December 8.…

• Italy's Undefined Cultural Policy: The Risks of an All-Inclusive Approach opinion-review

  The Italian Civil Code lacks a precise definition of culture, a deliberate choice rooted in the Constitution to protect cultural freedom from state absolutism. This…

• Legal Threats Against Colombian Artists and Curators Spark Calls for Historical Justice opinion-review

  Colombian artist Edinson Quiñones, along with Carolina Chacón, Alejandra Sarria, and Katia González, faces judicial harassment and threats from Prosecutor General Gregorio Eljach,…

• Musei spagnoli tra overtourism, foto e gratuità: un'analisi opinion-review

  Fabrizio Federici analizza l'esperienza museale in Spagna, confrontando Barcellona e Madrid. A Barcellona, l'overtourism colpisce solo i siti di Gaudí, mentre musei come il Museu…