This plainspoken New York art critic hates Banksy. And don’t get him started on Donald Trump
Jerry Saltz, a senior art critic for New York Magazine, expresses strong opinions against both Banksy and Donald Trump. He criticizes Banksy's work as conventional and lacking depth, while also condemning Trump's doodles as simplistic. Saltz is known for his candid reviews and social media presence, where he critiques the commercialization of art.
- ▪Jerry Saltz has been an art critic for three decades and is known for his straightforward opinions.
- ▪He describes Banksy's work as conventional and believes it lacks originality.
- ▪Saltz critiques the high prices in the art market, viewing it as a spectacle of wealth rather than genuine art appreciation.
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| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 05:30:00 +1000 |
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