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Jerry Saltz

I've always said that an art critic can put aside politics around art.

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Jerry Saltz means that when judging or discussing art, a critic should separate their political views from their evaluation of the artwork itself. This suggests that the value or quality of art should be considered independently of political opinions or agendas.

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