The prestige recession

At its best, cultural criticism is love and art that exists to give love to other expressions of art. It's beautiful in its indulgence.

But the real dance will continue. Artists will continue to need context. It's what brings value and understanding to their work. People — many of them also artists — will continue to delight in interpreting and helping other people understand creative work. It's what brings us joy. This is the dance that matters. It hasn't stopped and it won't stop... See more