Is Beauty Possible?
Q: What do you mean by “the beauty of nature”? Where do I find it in Manhattan?
The Amateur Tradition: The Place of Art vs. Sport in America
Q: When can an artist be considered a professional? Is amateur art as good?
Art Criticism
Q: Should criticism of one’s work be a positive or negative experience, or both? Is this really what people go to art school for? Is any critical mention better than none?
Art as an Investment
Q: If I wanted to spend ten to twenty thousand dollars on original art, both as an investment and to decorate my house, what should I buy, and why?
Art Theories
Q: What art theories of today are going to reverse the marginalization of visual art and help it survive into the future?
The Higher Education of a Jeweler
Q: Is it worthwhile getting a college education if I want to be a jeweler? Which is better, Tyler or the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)? What about Yale?