House of Criticism

House of Criticism · 2026 ↗81 min

Legendary art critics Roberta Smith and Jerry Saltz are two defining voices of the contemporary art world– who also happen to be married. With unprecedented access, HIFF alum Alison Chernick (ITZHAK, 2017) follows Smith and Saltz as they navigate the blurred line between personal and professional: shaping cultural discourse by day, and returning home to a relationship built on humor, routine, and deep mutual respect. Set against the ever-shifting landscape of New York City, HOUSE OF CRITICISM shines as both an intimate love story and a sharply observed meditation on taste, relevance, and the power of saying what you really think in today’s world.