Artribune editorial board disavows director's article on 1:54 London fair

The editorial board of Artribune publicly dissociated itself from a story published on October 14, 2021, by the magazine's editorial director. In a statement, the board criticized the language and approach used in the article, asserting that criticism is never neutral and that journalism carries social and political responsibility. The board emphasized that the director's piece did not reflect the magazine's standards for discussion. It reaffirmed Artribune's commitment to covering complex issues, citing past contributions from figures such as Zanele Muholi, Meg Onli, Virgil Abloh, David Adjaye, and Igiaba Scego. The board referenced previous in-depth reports in Artribune Magazine, including issues on museums and racism (No. 57) and Black culture (No. 49), and provided links to related articles. The statement was signed by multiple staff members, including Marco Enrico Giacomelli, Santa Nastro, and others. An update on October 15 included the editorial director's full Facebook post responding to the controversy.