Every month we select the most interesting articles on art, culture and contemporary issues — an essential overview to keep you up to date, explore cultural topics and find new sources of inspiration. Enjoy the reading.
Wallpaper, Venice Architecture Biennale 2025: the ultimate guide
https://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/venice-architecture-biennale-2025
032c, The Real Capital of Fashion Isn’t Paris, It’s Hollywood: Emanuele Coccia
https://032c.com/magazine/the-real-capital-of-fashion-isn-t-paris-it-s-hollywood
Il Sole 24 Ore, Alla Scala si sente l’eco del «Nome della rosa»
https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/alla-scala-si-sente-l-eco-nome-rosa-AHliSoa
Artforum, Present Tense – On art museums and the rhetoric of relevance
https://www.artforum.com/features/carnegie-eric-crosby-art-museums-relevance-1234729871/
Il Foglio, Non una, ma molte intelligenze: alle radici della cognizione complessa
https://www.ilfoglio.it/scienza/2025/04/15/news/non-una-ma-molte-intelligenze-alle-radici-della-cognizione-complessa-7617687/
SUBSCRIPTION BASED ARTICLES
The Times, Maurizio Cattelan: ‘I want to find a new life for my golden toilet’
“Once they’re out in the world, they have to fend for themselves,” says Cattelan, referring to the theft of his famous artwork America — a fully functional toilet made of solid 18-karat gold, which was stolen in 2019 from Blenheim Palace. Some of the thieves were convicted in March 2025, with the final sentencing set for June 13, while others remain unidentified.
In this interview, Cattelan reaffirms his provocative and contemplative approach, staying true to his authentic art — free of political or commercial messaging — so that his creations can speak directly to the public, without intermediaries.
Read the full article: https://www.thetimes.com/culture/art/article/maurizio-cattelan-interview-gold-toilet-exhibition-jvpxl5cw2
Internazionale, Daniel Immerwahr, The Art of Distraction
The article “The Art of Distraction” by Daniel Immerwahr explores the theme of our attention in the digital age. Immerwahr challenges the common belief that smartphones have simply reduced our ability to concentrate, suggesting instead that the real issue might be what we choose to pay attention to. It’s important to reflect on how and what we choose to focus on, rather than placing all the blame on digital tools.
Read the full article: https://www.internazionale.it/magazine/daniel-immerwahr/2025/04/30/l-arte-della-distrazione