Everything I've learned about art was (a) because I was actually interested, or (b) I was actually interested in covering my ass because of what I was writing about.
Artists are expected to talk about their work but writers aren't expected to talk about their writing.
I do have pleasure when I'm writing. I mean, I'm aware of pleasure. And sometimes I make myself laugh, with a joke or something; or I feel gleeful.
It's possible I am the only art critic that a lot of people read. And maybe Robert Hughes, if he's still writing.
There's art that I would readily buy if I could afford it, and enjoy, but would never write about because it doesn't seem significant.
