Critics for weekly magazines generally have a limited space to write on; whether they want it or not, they are limited in the number of words. Given this limit, criticism that explicates too much on description of work often failsRead more…
A New Look at Old Ideas
“What do ballistic gel blocks, a television commercial, business logos, a large-scale video production of gunfire, and a discarded Honda Dream motorcycle have in common?” When I walked into the MCA’s exhibition featuring The Propeller Group, this question first greetedRead more…
The Critics: Are They to Teach and Judge?
“For all criticism is based on that equation: KNOWLEDGE + TASTE = MEANINGFUL JUDGMENT. The key word here is meaningful. People who have strong reactions to a work—and most of us do—but don’t possess the wider erudition that can giveRead more…
Critical to the Last Drop
What is the role of a critic? This question seems to be ever more popular, usually posed with something of a smirk—Critics? Who needs them?—as the once-strong voices of our critics are sucked deeper and deeper into the noiseRead more…
Protected: What Live Sports Can Teach Us About Criticism
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