An art critic is a person who is specialized in analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating art. Their written critiques or reviews contribute to art criticism and they ...
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are published in newspapers, magazines, books, exhibition brochures, and catalogues and on websites. Some of today´s art critics use art blogs and other online platforms in order to connect with a wider audience and expand debate about art.
Differently from art history, there is not an institutionalized training for art critics (with only few exceptions); art critics come from different backgrounds and they may or may not be university trained. Professional art critics are expected to have a keen eye for art and a thorough knowledge of art history. Typically the art critic views art at exhibitions, galleries, museums or artists´ studios and they can be members of the International Association of Art Critics which has national sections. Very rarely art critics earn their living from writing criticism.
