What is at stake for the critic? Leading critics discuss writing with the emotional engagement of the enthusiastic fan or with the rational distance of the dispassionate observer.

Participants:Adrian Searle (UK, Chief Art Critic at the Guardian)Katy Siegel (USA, Art Critic and a Contributing Editor at Artforum)Roberta Smith (USA, Art Critic at the New York Times)Chair: Jörg Heiser (DE, Art Critic and Associate Editor of frieze)