19 Aug 2012
Art writing criticism
What is the state of art writing and criticism in New Zealand, what qualifications do visual art reviewers need, and who do art critics write for? Sonia Sly speaks to art critics Mark Amery, Megan Dunne and Jon Bywater, who divulge on matters of personal opinion versus objectivity, changes that need to take place, and how art writing works in a commercialised sphere.