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Michael Kimmelman’s day job is chief art critic for The New York Times. But in his new book The Accidental Masterpiece, he abandons the tough-minded, critical mindset, instead telling stories about the surprising glimpses of beauty and truth that are all around us. Kurt talks to Kimmelman about the serendipitous paths to accidental masterpieces.
Michael Kimmelman’s day job is chief art critic for The New York Times. But in his new book The Accidental Masterpiece, he abandons the tough-minded, critical mindset, instead telling stories about the surprising glimpses of beauty and truth that are all around us. Kurt talks to Kimmelman about the serendipitous paths to accidental masterpieces.