This hour, we take a critical look at the role of art critics in our world. What is the status of criticism, and is it under threat?
GUESTS:
- Naveen Kumar: Theater critic for The Washington Post. He is associate director of the National Critics Institute, the leading arts-writing workshop for professional journalists. He has twice served on the jury for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama
- Kathryn VanArendonk: Critic at Vulture and New York Magazine
- Matt Singer: Editor and Critic at ScreenCrush and a member of the New York Film Critics Circle. He is the author of numerous books, including Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever
- Aleksandra Mir: Artist, whose work has been included in 370 exhibits worldwide. She is co-editor of the book Bad Reviews: An Artists' Book by 150 Artists
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Colin McEnroe and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show.