Michael Kimmelman is the architecture critic for The New York Times. His reporting and criticism span a wide range of topics including public housing, homelessness, public space, landscape architecture, community development and equity, infrastructure, and urban design. Kimmelman has reported from more than 40 countries throughout his career. His work has earned significant recognition, including two Pulitzer Prize finalist nominations. Most recently, he was a finalist in 2018 for his series examining the relationship between climate change and global cities. In March 2014, Kimmelman received the Brendan Gill Prize in recognition of his "insightful candor and continuous scrutiny of New York's architectural environment," with the award citation describing his work as "journalism at its finest." Beyond his work as a critic and journalist, Kimmelman is also a professional classical music pianist.