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The Bare Facts
John Haber is an editor and writer living in New York, with a degree in physics but a strong interest in philosophy and the arts. He is a bookish sort, a museum saboteur, a gossip columnist, and perhaps even a fiction. His native language is rumored to be artspeak, if you can believe his own dictionary, and he still writes with an accent.
More seriously, John started HaberArts.com in 1994 as the first Web site ever dedicated to art criticism and art education. It makes possible longer-form reviews that arts magazines and daily newspapers do not, but with an accessibility that academic magazines cannot offer. It has grown to thousands of reviews, covering most major figures in art history and contemporary art, with an emphasis on diversity. I have elaborated separately on my work as a Web project manager and science educator in MY RÉSUMÉ. You may also wish to see a statement of the history of this site and, I believe, the uses of art criticism.
On a more personal side, watch what happens when a New Yorker lands out of his element—in Vegas or Downtown Disney, off to the beach, in search of his father's home in the Bronx, or after a dear personal loss. Ready for the absolute worst? Here's my entire life, some thoughts on my Jewish heritage, my running the risk of blindness, and a eulogy I delivered for a close friend.