How we choose our Editor's Pick.
A look behind the scenes of our daily selection process.
Good morning, Art Spellers,
After an eventful year filled with unprecedented challenges and exciting opportunities, the art world is back in full swing with major museum exhibitions, upcoming art fairs, and internationally anticipated biennials and events. With January already behind us, many art journalists and critics are already predicting what 2026 will have in store both commercially and socio-politically. At this moment in the art world, one question feels especially pertinent: what defines good art journalism today?
Every morning, we hand-pick a single piece of art news that not only exemplifies great reporting, but also speaks to the broader cultural landscape in a timely fashion. We sift through the most trusted art world media outlets to find a pressing story or a thought-provoking piece that we feel is a must-read to keep your finger on the pulse.
Our daily Editor’s Pick is guided first and foremost by exceptional art journalism. Next, the story needs to bring something new to ongoing conversations about the visual arts community, the state of cultural criticism, or introduce a new concept entirely. Ultimately, our goal is for your morning roundup to begin with an article that adds to your understanding of the art world and the cultural forces shaping it.
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Ars longa, vita brevis,
Julia Kennedy
Managing Editor