The job of an art critic is to review and give a critical opinion on works of art, a gallery or an artist. An art critic who has a loyal following of readers can often play a vital role in a emerging artist's career; depending on the art critic's review of his/her exhibition, they can sometimes push forward or hold back the artist's career by influencing popular belief.

Art critics can either work for newspapers, online publishers, magazines, or they can work as freelance writers. To be an art critic, it is essential to have a background in creative writing or journalism. An art critic should also have an appreciation for fine art and should obviously be knowledgeable about the topics on which they write.

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