Theory + Criticism

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Alexandra Lange|Essays

Criticism Kerfuffle 2010

There are people trying to write their way to a future of architecture criticism. But it isn't just the writing that's the problem.

Mark Lamster|Essays

Design Writing: Vital Field or Museum Piece?

Is traditional architectural criticism dead?

Rick Poynor|Essays

Adventures in the Image World

This is a blog about visual culture. It reflects my interests, enthusiasms, concerns and bêtes noires across the spectrum of visual phenomena.

Rick Poynor|Essays

Design Writing from Down Under

A new issue of The National Grid arrives in the mail. You’ve never seen it? You are missing a treat.

Leonard Koren|Essays

Which “Aesthetics” Do You Mean?

An excerpt from Leonard Koren's new book Which “Aesthetics” do You Mean?: Ten Definitions

William Drenttel|Miscellaneous

AIGA Winterhouse Awards for Design Writing: 2010 Recipients

AIGA and Winterhouse Institute announce the two writers selected to receive the 2010 AIGA Winterhouse Awards for Design Writing & Criticism — including a $10,000 prize and a $1,000 student award.

Jade Dressler|Interviews

Degrees of Temporary

Interview with Claudia Zanfi, co-founder of the cultural organization aMAZElab in Milan.

Alexandra Lange|Essays

An Honor Just to be Mentioned...

It's all about etiquette, as I find myself included with the likes of Edith Wharton and Jane Austen.

Alexandra Lange|Essays

Lunch with the Critics: Park51 and 15 Penn Plaza

In my second critical lunch with Mark Lamster, in the creepy climes of the Hotel Pennsylvania, we discuss the urbanism, politics and skyline posturing of Park51 and 15 Penn Plaza.

Alexandra Lange|Essays

The Imperfect Imperfectionists

Last week I felt disgusted with myself for becoming one of those parents who no longer reads so I bought Tom Rachman’s The Imperfectionistsat Book Court.