The Study Hall Podcast Making Art Criticism Accessible ft. Johanna Fateman & John Vincler
Apr 30, 2025
Johanna Fateman, co-chief art critic at Cultured Magazine, and John Vincler, also a co-chief critic, dive into the revitalization of art criticism. They discuss the mission of The Critics' Table to promote fair compensation and concise reviews. The duo emphasizes the importance of engaging with underrepresented artists and crafting meaningful critiques that resonate with readers. They also reflect on the balance between critical engagement and generosity, and the need for community in art criticism, encouraging new voices to share their passion.
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Johanna's Art-Music Journey
- Johanna Fateman balanced writing art criticism with a music career in a band for several years.
- She maintained connections with the art world through friends and her feminist cultural criticism work.
John's Shift to Art Criticism
- John Vincler transitioned from writing about books and music to art criticism after becoming a parent.
- His exposure to numerous art shows inspired him to write a column on painting for the Paris Review.
Founding The Critics' Table
- The Critics' Table aims to fill the void in quality art criticism with fair pay for writers.
- Collaboration between Johanna Fateman and John Vincler was key to shaping this editorial platform.