Robert Storr on Ad Reinhardt, Jerry Saltz, and the State of Art Criticism

In a conversation with Artribune, critic Robert Storr reflects on the significance of Ad Reinhardt, expresses his disapproval of Jerry Saltz's Pulitzer Prize, and shares his thoughts on biennials and museums. Storr is set to present on Reinhardt at Galleria Civica di Modena on May 17, 2018. He appreciates Reinhardt's critique of institutional practices but is critical of the current state of academic discussions. Labeling Clement Greenberg a "cultural chauvinist," Storr deems Saltz's Pulitzer as "the lowest point ever reached." While he found the 2017 Venice Biennale somewhat repetitive, he commends Anna Halprin's performance. Storr views the increase in biennials positively but critiques the use of pretentious language, defending museums as "libraries of visual culture" and affirming the enduring relevance of painting in Italian contemporary art.