https://pjmedia.com/rogerkimball/2013/01/11/annals-of-the-art-world/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 08:17:32 -0400<![CDATA[Years ago I read an amusing piece in the London Telegraph  about an exhibition of Damien Hirst’s, er, art work at some glitzy Cork Street gallery.  The man with the formaldehyde sharks had lots of exciting new bijoux to offer his public.  One immortal opus consisted of a tray full of dirty coffee cups, overflowing ash trays, and the like.  After the opening party, a diligent janitor, who I hope has gone on to a post as an art critic, tidied up the tray.]]>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:18:05 -0500<![CDATA[Roger Kimball]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-kimball/2013/01/11/annals-of-the-art-world-n117285