Metro Times art critic defends Detroit’s cultural relevance
Columnist Vince Carducci takes a look a Detroit’s art scene in light of its recent low “culture” ranking by the Urban Institute. He thinks it’s
the local arts coverage, not the scene itself, that is lacking in depth.
Columnist Vince Carducci takes a look a Detroit’s art scene in light of
its recent low “culture” ranking by the Urban Institute. He thinks it’s
the local arts coverage, not the scene itself, that is lacking in depth.
Excerpt from article:
So here’s a suggested New Year’s resolution for anyone who wants to write about art and culture in Detroit: Bone up on the subject matter. Ignorance is the main reason Detroit has a rep it simply doesn’t deserve.
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