“I wish I could write about shows outside New York. I often feel like the last person to know anything, because I almost never get to leave town, and when I do, I tend to go for three days max. Seeing between 30 and 40 shows a week in 100 or so galleries and museums takes up nearly all my time.”

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.