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Published ten times a year, Art Monthly is a UK contemporary art magazine written entirely by independent critics.
What grabbed us about this issue...
The Future Eaters piece takes the sharpest angle. Beyond the immediate conflict, Russia's invasion of Ukraine is shown to be threatening indigenous communities and accelerating environmental damage. The question of how art responds to that is handled without easy answers. Less geopolitical but just as considered, the information vs experience piece is also worth a look. It asks whether art can bridge the gap between mass media and traditional storytelling.
Who's Art Monthly for?
Art Monthly is one for when you want criticism rather than coverage. Published in bold black and white, it has the feel of something that values the argument over the image. You can tell this is written for people who already spend time in galleries. The critics are independent, which gives the reviews a sharpness that house-style publications tend to soften. This would suit you if you prefer your art writing long and without lifestyle framing. It's one to reach for on a slow afternoon when you want to feel properly inside the conversation.
Type: Long-form, text-led read
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