Lee Bey reminds us an architecture critic can appear in many forms, even one of a famed film critic

2021-04-05T15:41:00-04:00

What defines an architecture critic? These past few months, the discourse surrounding what an architecture critic is, who they have been, and why this role needs to be re-evaluated has circulated across several publications and architecture circles. While several critics come to mind, both past and present, who exemplify the very best of what this role presents for the industry, there are a few individuals outside of the profession that architecture criticism might have needed.

WBEZ Chicago published Lee Bey's piece "Roger Ebert: An architecture critic, too" back in 2013. Throughout the article, Bey recounts his past conversations and memories with the famed film critic. Ebert's consistency and dedication to the "craft of criticism" were admired by many. Even during his final years, when illness befell him and eventually leading to his passing in 2013, Bey reminds us of Ebert's writing and architecture involvement. "He sounded the alarm against civic inattention, mercantile forces o...

Roger Ebert, Architecture Critic?

2010-07-13T15:17:00-04:00

Roger Ebert, acclaimed film critic, has become more of a cultural critic these days. He uses the web as his medium of choice since thyroid cancer rendered him unable to speak. Yesterday he posted a critique of modern architecture. In it he describes modernism like a virus, eating away at the history of cities.
Roger Ebert, acclaimed film critic, has become more of a cultural critic these days. He uses the web as his medium of choice since thyroid cancer rendered him unable to speak. Yesterday he posted a critique of modern architecture. In it he describes modernism like a virus, eating away at the history of cities.

Venice will never be eaten by modern architecture; although the most threatened of cities, it is also the safest. - The image of a man you do not see, by Roger Ebert

David Ng, at the LA Times, has shared some thoughts, and posted a poll asking for opinions on Roger Eberts... opinions.

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Lee Bey reminds us an architecture critic can appear in many forms, even one of a famed film critic

Roger Ebert, Architecture Critic?