Robert Studley Forrest Hughes AO, a celebrated Australian-born art critic, writer, and television documentary producer, left an indelible mark on the world of art and culture, his influence extending far beyond his native Australia and artistic disciplines.
Robert Boynton, a renowned journalist for The New York Times, aptly dubbed him the "most famous art critic in the world" in 1997, a distinction that underscores the profound impact and far-reaching authority he wielded within the art world, a testament to his exceptional reputation and widespread recognition.
