Jerry Saltz Wins Pulitzer Prize for Criticism
In 2018, Jerry Saltz, an art critic at New York Magazine, received the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism, recognized for his significant contributions to American visual arts. His 2017 essay, "My Life as a Failed Artist," published in April, narrates his transition from being an artist to a critic after he left his artistic pursuits. Born in 1951 in Chicago, Saltz previously worked with the Village Voice from 1998 to 2007 before his tenure at New York Magazine. He has written for numerous art journals and has been a visiting critic at several universities. Saltz, who is married to Roberta Smith, an art critic for the New York Times, is celebrated for his unique approach and active presence on Facebook.
Key facts
- Jerry Saltz won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Criticism.
- The award was for his work at New York Magazine.
- His essay 'My Life as a Failed Artist' was cited by the jury.
- Saltz had been nominated for the Pulitzer three times previously.
- He was born in Chicago in 1951.
- He was art critic for the Village Voice from 1998 to 2007.
- He has written for Art in America, Flash Art International, Frieze, and Modern Painters.
- He is married to Roberta Smith, art critic for The New York Times.
Entities
Artists
- Jerry Saltz
- Gerhard Richter
- Roberta Smith
Institutions
- New York Magazine
- Village Voice
- Pulitzer Prize
- Columbia University
- School of Visual Arts
- Yale University
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago
- New York Studio Residency Program
- Whitney Biennial
- Art in America
- Flash Art International
- Frieze
- Modern Painters
- New York Times
Locations
- Chicago
- New York
- United States