What was your first job as a journalist?
To write on an exhibition called Women of Clay and be objective
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes 25 years ago
How is social media changing news?
It gives visibility and access but there is a lot of stuff that is not authentic
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Ernest Hemingway and Louis Fisher
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To know that space is a privilege we must not abuse it we must cherish it
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I just do my own ...thing..
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Just my Mac and images..keep it simple
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook and Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
People who want to learn about contemporary Indian art.People who are curious about an Indian art critic and curator.
Why did you become a journalist?
I saw a historic show of John Singer Sergeant in Washington DC.I felt the urge and began.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I was Editor did a lot of mad stuff loved it
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Stories that put the spotlight on artists who have passed away or young artists who are unknown
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be honest to your trade.If you can't do a story leave it.Be known for perfection and quality.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
To write about an abstract master who just passed away -I had to 3 tributes-hard work..all different
What's your favorite drink?
I dont drink
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Listening to music at a gallery looking at art,researching in a library
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
New York Times
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That I am a little aloof
