Chicano Art and All That Jazz
KCRW's Art Talk
Art reviews, news and announcements from KCRW's resident art critic, Edward Goldman. Both fearless and fun, Edward offers a unique "accent" on art. Formerly employed by the famed Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, and a favorite on-air presence, he offers impassioned views on what he sees in the galleries and museums and at events throughout the world, and he isn't afraid to "speak truth to power." Programming note: To accommodate election coverage without pre-empting our art critic, Edward Goldman's weekly Art Talk commentary will move to 4:44 pm (usually heard at 6:44 pm) through...
Most American museums follow the guidelines that advise against
exhibitions showcasing private collections unless some of the artworks
are promised gifts to the museum. Private collectors crave a museum's
stamp of approval; it's good for their ego, and more importantly, it's
good for their pocket. If they decide to sell the collection, the fact
that it was shown in an important museum can significantly increase its
value...
