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Artcritical Magazine Closes, Marking End of Web-Exclusive Art Publication Era

publication · 2026-04-23

Artcritical, the longest-running web-exclusive art magazine, ceased operations this week. The publication's closure follows the 2023 demise of the Knoedler gallery, drawing parallels between these significant art world losses. Concurrently, an exhibition titled "Indulgence" remains open until April 7th, though its connection to the magazine's shutdown remains unspecified. These developments highlight shifting dynamics within digital art media and institutional longevity.

Key facts

  • Artcritical magazine closed this week
  • Artcritical was the oldest web-exclusive art magazine
  • Knoedler gallery closed in 2023
  • An exhibition called "Indulgence" is on view through April 7th
  • The magazine's closure is described as a tribute
  • The exhibition and magazine closure are mentioned together
  • Both Artcritical and Knoedler represent significant art world closures
  • The source material comes from artcritical.com

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Institutions

  • Artcritical
  • Knoedler

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