Daniel Baird is a writer and editor focused on art, culture, and ideas. He cofounded the New York-based monthly The Brooklyn Rail and served as an arts editor, features writer, and columnist. He went on to become the arts and literature editor at The Walrus, where he was also a regular contributor. His writing has appeared in The Walrus, Canadian Art, Border Crossings, and Eighteen Bridges. Baird also contributed to the Canadian Encyclopedia.