Richard B. Woodward

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American b. 1953, Washington, D.C.^[3] d. 29 April 2023^[1,2] active 1985–2023

Richard B. Woodward (1953–2023) was a prominent American arts critic and journalist based in New York City. He was widely recognized for his incisive writing on photography and contemporary art, contributing to major publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and Vanity Fair. His work often explored the intersection of social dynamics and visual culture. He authored numerous essays included in over 20 monographs and museum catalogs.^[1,4]

• art criticism
• photography history
• social lens in art