In 1969 Kurt published an interview with sculptor De Wain Valentine in Artforum magazine, and prepared a longer article with commentary about Valentine for Art International magazine. That latter article never went to print, but a copy of Kurt's commentary remained in his article files. Kurt, naturally, explores more than Valentine's work; "...with the refinements and sophistication of art historical thinking, particularly within the last half century or so, in some ways we are better able to explain aesthetic ideas and stylistic elements in terms of traditions within the fine arts. At the same time, however, the ground seems to be slipping out from under our feet."
