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ArtNews reports that Carol Vogel has retired from the New York Times

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Carol Vogel and Adam Weinberg

Carol Vogel, one of New York Times’ veteran arts writers focusing on art news and market reportage, has accepted a buyout from the paper. More info on ArtNet here.

Vogel says:

As I’m sure you have probably read, the Times is offering voluntary buyouts and for those of us who have been here a while, it’s a good deal. So after much soul-searching I have decided to take management up on the offer and resign. (I am joining quite a list of well-known bylines.)

‪I still plan to write and work on some projects I have been wanting to pursue for ages but never had the time because writing for a daily newspaper is all-consuming. It’s exciting to finally take a leap into the unknown and to see what other opportunities arise.

The question on everyone’s mind: Why couldn’t it be Ken Johnson?

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Hi Karen—replying here at your suggestion. (This is a neat platform!) My understanding is that Ken Johnson is a freelance critic at the Times, he’s not on staff and therefore not eligible for a buyout.

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Thanks Mostafa. I guess that’s even more weird that he’s freelance and they continually commission him…

Do you have any more insight into the buyout situation? I’m curious if everyone was offered a package. I can’t imagine the Times without Roberta.