The September issue has arrived! Our thirty-third season brings new articles, new poetry, and new events – we hope you’ll join us.
Recent links of interest:
Detroit Mum on Proposal to Use Its Art as Collateral
A recent appraisal finds that the Detroit Institute of Arts collection is worth significantly more than previously assumed. Too much, perhaps, for it to avoid creditors’ claims…
The Great Unread
Why do some classics continue to fascinate while others gather dust? “Universality” is an overused term, but not necessarily overrated.
Making Classical New
Perfectionism in the classical-music world runs the risk of leaving musicians themselves out in the cold.
Why eBay is an Art Forger’s Paradise
Just in case you thought buying Picassos online was a good idea.
Gin, Glorious Gin: How Mother’s Ruin Became the Spirit of London.
“Among all the spirits, gin still signifies louche transgression and terminal seediness. And yet it has also had the smartest fans.” Many at The New Criterion would agree.
From our pages:
Clement Greenberg: A Memoir of the Art Critic
He loved vodka, was annoyed by artists who read too much, and deplored the tendency to overvalue art.