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Painting's Perpetual Death and Rebirth
Stop Painting recognizes art as an impossible endeavor that is perhaps most generative when its conflicts remain unresolved.
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600,000 Images Removed from AI Database After Art Project Exposes Racist Bias
The image tagging system that went viral on social media was part of artist Trevor Paglen and AI researcher Kate Crawford's attempts to publicize how prejudiced technology can be.
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Navigating the Overload at the Venice Biennale
The Venice Biennale’s official exhibition, May You Live In Interesting Times, presents art that speaks to the present, not in the direct fashion of journalism, but in ways that can challenge existing habits of thought.
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The Art that Flourished Under Mussolini
While unquestionably autocratic, Mussolini did not oppose the proliferation of unofficial artistic styles.
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Seeing 1970s Italy Through Its Subversive Public Broadcasting Network
Francesco Vezzoli has delved into the archival material of Radiotelevisione Italiana, shaping a narrative of the culture, politics, and entertainment of the period.
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Decoding Betye Saar's Uneasy Symbolism
A survey of the American artist's work at Milan's Fondazione Prada showcases her ability to manipulate not only racist iconography, but also personal symbols and autobiographic narratives.
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Edward and Nancy Kienholz's Angry, Seductive View of US History
Edward and Nancy Kienholz's most harrowing pieces are also the ones that are the most fanatical and one-dimensional in their rage.
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Theaster Gates Contemplates What Creates and Destroys Communities
MILAN — Following the major economic crises in Europe and the US, political art has become increasingly visible in those parts of the world. At the same time, it’s become increasingly difficult to ignore questions about the art’s actual effectiveness.