“Galleries began growing in both number and size in the late seventies, when artists who worked in lofts wanted to exhibit their work in spaces similar to the ones the art was made in.”

American art critic and journalist, 1958–present Saltz is best known for his incisive writing on contemporary art, particularly his coverage of emerging and established artists in publications like *New York Magazine* and *Vogue*. His work bridges high and popular culture, offering sharp, accessible critiques of visual art and its broader cultural significance.