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What is culture without the guidance of critics?

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This hour, we take a critical look at the role of art critics in our world. What is the status of criticism, and is it under threat?

GUESTS:

  • Naveen Kumar: Theater critic for . He is associate director of the National Critics Institute, the leading arts-writing workshop for professional journalists. He has twice served on the jury for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama
  • Kathryn VanArendonk: Critic at and New York Magazine
  • Matt Singer: Editor and Critic at ScreenCrush and a member of the New York Film Critics Circle. He is the author of numerous books, including
  • Aleksandra Mir: Artist, whose work has been included in 370 exhibits worldwide. She is co-editor of the book

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Lily is the senior producer for The Colin McEnroe Show. She's also a producer of the podcast 'Generation Barney.' She first worked at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø as an intern in 2014. She has previously worked for WBUR, KUNC and as a producer for the New England News Collaborative's weekly show Next. Lily can be reached at ltyson@ctpublic.org.