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.

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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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