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Robert Hughes on Art





The great Robert Hughes is never short on opinions, thank God.


Comments

Anonymous said…
"direct, complex, and sensuous relationship with the world around them." This is exactly how I see Carl Andre. When Hughes praises something, he makes it come to life as few can, but his dismissals can be a bit hasty (except when I agree with him). -vc
Paul Behnke said…
I'm enjoying his book on Frank Auerbach at present.
Anonymous said…
Mugrabe seems to be at a loss for words or ideas, to say the least.

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