#art-criticism

#art-criticism

THE PHOTOGRAPH SHOWS a Black man in rags and fetters being led through the street by a white man robed in white, trailed by a flock of spectators. The year was 1968, the setting an arts festival in Amalfi called Arte povera più azioni povere (Poor Art Plus Poor Actions); the scene was part of a play, L'uomo ammaestrato (The Trained Man), created by the artist Michelangelo Pistoletto and his theater collective, Lo Zoo.

The Danish agency for palaces and culture is reportedly removing the 4x6 metre Den Store Havfrue (the Big Mermaid) because it does not align with the cultural heritage of the 1910 landmark.

Michael Daley and his group ArtWatch UK allege that the National Gallery hides a fake or modern copy of Rubens' legendary work, 'Samson and Delilah.'

KIRAC has developed a reputation for searing, divisive critique, often delivered directly to their subjects in confrontational yet open dialogues.

In this exclusive course, Jerry Saltz will teach participants the essential techniques for better observing and appreciating art, transforming how one engages with various artworks.

"When I finished the last page, I was hungry for more."

Mr. Grassi was a rare freelance restorer, deeply rooted in the traditions of Florentine art and adept in both restoration and art criticism.