Robert Hughes

Robert Studley Forrest Hughes (1938–2012) was a renowned Australian art critic, writer, and television documentary producer known for his sharp, opinionated criticism and accessible writing style. He served as the chief art critic for TIME magazine for over three decades and authored influential works including 'The Shock of the New' and 'The Fatal Shore,' a seminal study of Australia's convict history. Hughes was widely regarded as the most respected art critic of his time and a leading voice against the commodification of the art world.