Jerry Saltz

Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic Jerry Saltz discusses parallels between art and food, exploring if food can be considered art. They talk about the similarities in creativity and self-expression between artists and chefs, navigating critics and the impact of money on creativity. The conversation also covers embracing individuality in artistic creations and the challenges of balancing envy, self-doubt, and creativity in the art world.

The law protects creators' original work against copycats, but it also leaves the door open for some kinds of copying. When a photographer sues the Andy Warhol Foundation for using her work without permission, the justices struggle not to play art critics as they decide the case. More Perfect explores how this star-studded case offers a look at how this Court actually makes decisions. Voices in the episode include: • David Hobbs — known as Mr. Mixx, co-founder of the hip-hop group 2 Live Crew • Jerry Saltz — senior art critic and columnist for New York magazine • Pierre Leval — judge on U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit • Jeannie Suk Gersen — More Perfect legal advisor, Harvard Law professor, New Yorker writer • Lynn Goldsmith — photographer • Andy Warhol — as himself Learn more: • 1994: Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc. • 2023: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsmith • "Toward A Fair Use Standard" by Pierre Leval • The Andy Warhol Foundation   Shadow dockets, term limits, amicus briefs — what puzzles you about the Supreme Court? What stories are you curious about? We want to answer your questions in our next season. Click here to leave us a voice memo. Supreme Court archival audio comes from Oyez®, a free law project by Justia and the Legal Information Institute of Cornell Law School. Click here to donate to More Perfect. Support for More Perfect is provided in part by The Smart Family Fund. Follow us on Instagram, Threads and Facebook @moreperfectpodcast, and X (Twitter) @moreperfect.

In this engaging discussion, Jerry Saltz, Pulitzer Prize-winning senior art critic for New York Magazine, brings insights into the evolving landscape of art amidst technological advances. He tackles the controversies surrounding artists and the influence of social media on their recognition. The conversation also explores the merging of art with technology, highlighting the impact of NFTs and AI. With humor and depth, Saltz sheds light on the dynamic relationship between creativity, public perception, and the ever-changing art market.