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Stephen Maine Reviews Raphael Rubinstein's 'The Miraculous' at Artcritical

opinion-review · 2026-04-22

Stephen Maine published a review of Raphael Rubinstein's book 'The Miraculous' on October 3, 2014, through the online publication Artcritical. The review examines Rubinstein's 2013 publication, which presents a collection of 50 brief narratives about contemporary art moments that the author characterizes as miraculous. Rubinstein, a poet and critic, compiled these accounts to highlight unexpected artistic occurrences that challenge conventional expectations. The book was published by Paper Monument, an independent press based in Brooklyn, New York. Maine's analysis appears on Artcritical's platform, which operates using WordPress software. The review was accessible via RSS feed and allowed for reader comments and trackbacks. No specific exhibition or event location is detailed beyond the digital publication context.

Key facts

  • Stephen Maine reviewed Raphael Rubinstein's book 'The Miraculous'
  • The review was published on October 3, 2014
  • Raphael Rubinstein is a poet and critic
  • 'The Miraculous' was published in 2013
  • The book contains 50 brief narratives about contemporary art
  • Paper Monument published the book
  • Artcritical published the review online
  • Artcritical uses WordPress platform

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Artists

  • Stephen Maine
  • Raphael Rubinstein

Institutions

  • Artcritical
  • Paper Monument

Locations

  • Brooklyn
  • New York
  • United States

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