Archive - The Gen Z Art Critic

Reverse Cowgirl? Janis Rafa's BDSM Ranch at EΜΣT Athens

Janis (Millennial, Greek) centers the issue of animal abuse through the visual language of sex and domination. But she doesn't get away without some…

Jul 13 •

Andra Ursuţa's Archaeological Futurism at DESTE Hydra

Andra Ursuţa (Millennial, Romanian-US-American) takes over a former slaughterhouse to play around with archaeological narratives. Is Ancient Greece her…

Jul 6 •

June 2025

Stay HYDRAted! 3 Shows to See in Hydra

I've been to Hydra for the first time. Between beach and brunch, I quenched my artistic thirst with some exhibitions.

Jun 29 •

A Knock On the Door: Tolia Astakhishvili at Nicoletta Fiorucci Foundation

The London-based Nicoletta Fiorucci Foundation opened a new outpost in Venice and its first show is a slow burn worth the wait.

Jun 22 •

Did Somebody Say...Clay? Paloma Proudfoot at Fondazione Bonollo

A new foundation brings contemporary art to the countryside. And Paloma Proudfoot (Millennial, British) bridges the gap between the past and the…

Jun 15 •

Do you feel bonita? Tatiana Trouvé at Palazzo Grassi

What's at the bottom of all the bling bling?

Jun 8 •

The Biennials Won't Save Us

Some thoughts on the Venice Architecture Biennale from someone who spends a lot of time there.

Jun 1 •

May 2025

The Guy Who Had More Than Concepts of a Plan: John Baldessari at Fondazione Querini Stampalia

Venice gets the biggest solo show on John Baldessari (1931-2020, US-American) it ever had. This is my first deep dive into his art and you know what…

May 25 •

#5: In the studio with Mikołaj Sobczak

A conversation on demons, finding humor in suffering, and the complicated relationship to Eastern European Heritage.

May 18 •

Sugar Rush & Dopamine Hits: The Cute Escape at Kunsthalle Erfurt

The group show aspires to cover a lot without sugarcoating. But is the result cute or messy?

May 11 •

My Dear Mr. Singing Club: Nicholas Warburg at Galerie Judith Andreae

Nicholas Warburg (Millennial, German) took me on a dark path through German History...but does anyone besides Nicholas know where he's going with this?

May 4 •

April 2025

A Tripple Slay for Hamburg: 3 Shows at Deichtorhallen

Hamburg delivered: Let's look at the life span of movie equipment, monumental close-ups, and tender portraits of dear friends.

Apr 27 •

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