Jerry Saltz

senior art critic for New York Magazine

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Senior art critic for New York Magazine, and a former judge on Bravo's Work of Art: The Next Great Artist

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Artist Michael Heizer, who created “Levitated Mass” outside LACMA, has finished “City,” which is more than a mile long in the Nevada desert. Few people will be able to check it out.

Is artist Michael Heizer afraid that he has no more ideas?

Artist Michael Heizer, who created “Levitated Mass” outside LACMA, has finished “City,” which is more than a mile long in the Nevada desert. Few people will be able to check it out.

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Art Basel Miami Beach returns this week after a COVID-19 hiatus. The annual art show attracts galleries from around the world.

Art Basel: The art world’s huge party begins this week in Miami Beach

Art Basel Miami Beach returns this week after a COVID-19 hiatus. The annual art show attracts galleries from around the world.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

On Monday, Barack and Michelle Obama’s presidential portraits were unveiled from behind a large black sheet. Michelle mouthed “wow,” and Barack said, “That’s pretty sharp.”

The official portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama are unveiled

On Monday, Barack and Michelle Obama’s presidential portraits were unveiled from behind a large black sheet. Michelle mouthed “wow,” and Barack said, “That’s pretty sharp.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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