CULTURED's Chief Art Critic Reflects on Fall Season Trends and New Hires
In the September 2026 edition of CULTURED magazine, the lead art critic examines the autumn art season, noting a shift in focus among emerging artists towards historical structural analysis and the influences of 1960s conceptual art. Featured in the column is Josh Kline's essay from October, titled "New York Real Estate and the Ruin of American Art," which explores the effects of real estate on the art scene. The critic commends the "Institutional Critiques" exhibition at MoMA, curated by T. Lax and Abby Hermosilla, showcasing artists such as Adrian Piper and Cameron Rowland. Juliana Halpert is welcomed to CULTURED's Critics' Table, and the column highlights a record 422 exhibitions debuting in New York, including significant displays by Roy Lichtenstein and Arthur Jafa.
Key facts
- The column is written by CULTURED's chief art critic, who took on the role in summer 2026.
- A trend of young artists engaging with 1960s conceptual art and institutional critique is identified.
- Josh Kline's October essay 'New York Real Estate and the Ruin of American Art' is discussed.
- Exhibitions at Emmelines and Swiss Institute are mentioned.
- MoMA's 'Institutional Critiques' show is curated by T. Lax and Abby Hermosilla.
- Juliana Halpert will join CULTURED's Critics' Table as contributing editor and LA correspondent.
- The second edition of Speed Round will feature around 20 critics reviewing 30+ exhibitions.
- A record 422 shows are set to open in New York in September 2026.
- Major fall exhibitions include Roy Lichtenstein at the Whitney, Arthur Jafa at the New Museum, and a Krasner/Pollock show at the Met.
- The critic discusses the crisis in art criticism and CULTURED's investment in the field.
Entities
Artists
- Josh Kline
- Harrison Kinnane Smith
- SoiL Thornton
- Cameron Rowland
- Carolyn Lazard
- Park McArthur
- Adrian Piper
- Allan Sekula
- Lawrence Weiner
- Louise Lawler
- Roy Lichtenstein
- Arthur Jafa
- Lee Krasner
- Jackson Pollock
- Juliana Halpert
- Julia Halperin
- Sarah Harrelson
Institutions
- CULTURED
- October
- Emmelines
- Swiss Institute
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- New Museum
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- LACMA
- David Geffen Galleries
- Armory Show
- Whitney Biennial
- MoMA PS1
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Los Angeles
- West Coast