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🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

A critic wrote a horrendous comment about the painting

A Swedish painter receives mixed reactions to her artwork, including harsh criticism from a reviewer.

Feb 27 • 18:16 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Critics wrote a grotesque comment about the painting

The article discusses the critical reception of a painting by the Swedish artist Hanna Hirsch Pauli and highlights the contrasting opinions about her work between Paris and the Nordic countries.

Feb 27 • 18:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Debate: Free speech also applies to fools

The article discusses the criticism of artists and cultural figures who oppose Israel, suggesting that their stance does not automatically equate to antisemitism or a genuine concern for Palestine.

Feb 27 • 13:10 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Expressen's critic awarded Ingela Lind's prize

Expressen's art critic Adam Rosenkvist has been awarded the Ingela Lind Prize for Young Critics.

Feb 25 • 10:19 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Berlin Film Festival Honors 'Political' Works - A Response to Criticism Over Gaza?

The 76th Berlin International Film Festival closed with two notable awards that emphasized political themes amid criticism surrounding events in Gaza.

Feb 25 • 03:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What the Stoic Phrase by Seneca Means: "The first art that those who aspire to power must learn is to be able to endure hate"

The article discusses Seneca's stoic perspective on the emotional costs of power, emphasizing that criticism and hatred are inevitable for leaders.

Feb 21 • 22:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Carnival Women... Under the Aim of Cristina García Rodero: "They Contribute Criticism with Finely Crafted Lyrics"

The article highlights the performance of women at Cádiz Carnival who use humor and art to critique traditional gender roles.

Feb 20 • 23:10 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Oscar favorite that takes your breath away

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has transformed regime criticism into compelling film art, with his acclaimed work 'Just an Accident' winning the Palme d'Or at Cannes and positioning him as a top contender for the Oscar for Best International Film.

Feb 19 • 16:51 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Oscar Favorite That Takes Your Breath Away

Iranian director Jafar Panahi is recognized for turning regime criticism into cinematic art with his film 'Just an Accident,' which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes last year and is a strong contender for the Oscar for Best International Film.

Feb 19 • 16:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo Biennial changes contract with curators after extravagances

The São Paulo Biennial faced criticism following an extravagant presentation led by curator Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung, leading to changes in curator contracts.

Feb 19 • 02:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Criticism of the new Wiesn poster: If it’s AI, then ‘it should be really over the top’

The unveiling of this year's Wiesn poster has sparked a debate over its artistic origin, questioning whether it is a work of human artistry or artificial intelligence.

Feb 18 • 14:16 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Two exhibitions in a year! That's very little. Are they sleeping at the National Gallery of Denmark?

The commentary expresses concern over the low number of exhibitions at the National Gallery of Denmark, suggesting stagnation in curatorial activity.

Feb 15 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

To like an artist, you need to know what they think about Donald Trump

The author reflects on the dilemma of having to consider artists' political opinions, particularly about Donald Trump, before forming opinions about their work.

Feb 14 • 16:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Gustaw Herling-Grudziński critically on Mrożek, Wajda, and Wałęsa

The article discusses Gustaw Herling-Grudziński's critical views expressed in 'Rzeczpospolita' towards notable figures like Mrożek, Wajda, and Wałęsa while highlighting his literary contributions and personal history.

Feb 14 • 10:25 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Modersohn-Becker next to Munch: Naked in front of the easel? That was too much for her

The exhibition at Dresden's Albertinum juxtaposes the works of Paula Modersohn-Becker and Edvard Munch to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Modersohn-Becker's birth, although it has sparked some criticism regarding its presentation.

Feb 13 • 17:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Flavita Banana: dictators

The article features a cartoon by Flavita Banana that offers a humorous commentary on dictators.

Feb 13 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The Art of Writing about Art

The article discusses the challenges and nuances of writing about art, emphasizing the lack of skilled writers in Spain.

Feb 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Debate: Censorship Looks Different

The article discusses the claims of prominent artists and scholars in Germany who argue they face censorship from the German state due to their criticism of Israel, especially following the Hamas attacks in October 2023.

Feb 11 • 12:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Ruben Blades defends Bad Bunny after opinions consider his art 'garbage': They insult but do not propose

Renowned singer Rubén Blades defended Bad Bunny, who made history by winning the Grammy for Best Album, amidst criticism that labels his music as 'garbage'.

Feb 6 • 14:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

German church’s televised ‘slime Jesus’ infuriates the faithful

A Christmas Eve mass broadcast in Germany featuring a performance artist portraying a 'slime Jesus' has drawn criticism from the Roman Catholic faithful, prompting regrets from the local diocese.

Jan 13 • 14:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

New cultural icon or kitsch: Málaga's doubts with the giant statues of Neptune and Venus

Málaga faces mixed opinions regarding the installation of large sculptures of Neptune and Venus at the port, amidst criticism from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Telmo.

Jan 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Our community of artists considers it a parasite on the state budget and therefore has the right to censor it. In such an atmosphere, it is difficult to create

Artist Ljiljana Mihaljević discusses the challenges of contemporary art in Croatia amidst negative public perceptions and the community's criticism of state funding.

Jan 6 • 11:43 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Life & Tech

Goddur has passed away

Guðmundur Oddur Magnússon, known as Goddur, a significant figure in Icelandic art education and criticism, has died at the age of 70.

Jan 4 • 11:33 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

The rankings of magazines reward real junk but always 'post-colonial'

The article critiques the current state of global art criticism, highlighting how recent rankings from international art magazines reflect a lack of genuine quality, with a focus on post-colonial themes.

Jan 4 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

‘Parabolic Child’: a clever, unyielding and imaginative book about the current landscape of artistic production in Spain

Constantino Molina's 'Parabolic Child' presents a manifesto against the idealization of purity and cultural commercialization amidst a landscape of discontent and subjective crisis.

Jan 2 • 04:30 UTC

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