Towards the end of Sean Tatol’s “Negative Criticism,” there’s a curious, even startling turn. Unexpectedly, the essay shifts into an almost priestly register: In the contemporary context, becoming ...

Art criticism is an interdisciplinary field that interrogates the manifold dimensions of artistic practice, ranging from historical and cultural context to formal and aesthetic evaluation. It involves ...

Does criticism frighten or inspire excellence? Used properly, criticism is a lever for progress, helping to transform something raw into an accomplished work. Criticism as a mirror of the creative ...