 "The Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute" described "Blood Relations" as ‘a very readable, witty, lively treasure-trove of anthropological wisdom and insight.’ In April 1998, the "Independent on Sunday" featured a two-page article on Knight's work by science correspondent Marek Kohn, who described his approach as ‘drawing together some of the most dynamic lines of argument in current British evolutionary thought’.The sculptor Anish Kapoor drew heavily on Knight's thesis, later recalling how his explorations of the colour red – for example, the celebrated sculpture "Blood Relations –" took inspiration from Knight's 'wonderful theory' that the world's first art was produced when women began decorating themselves with red ochre cosmetics..