Note on Art

Note on Art

A note from LeRoy Neiman on the disposition of the artist.

This note from LeRoy Neiman looks at the more psychic dimensions of being an artist. Within the document, Neiman comments on the kind of emotional tactics and ad hoc flexibility required in not only navigating the more social dimensions of the art world but more specifically the practice of making art. The note ends with a kind of biological commentary, in which the artist writes: “Artist[s] make observations of subjects / Predictions behavior, ecological factors, capabilities, tactics.” Although the nature of the document is unknown, the writing was most likely made in preparation for the artist’s memoir, All Told.

LeRoy Neiman

LeRoy Neiman Foundation

LeRoy Neiman Foundation

c. 1990-2011

LeRoy Neiman Foundation

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Notes

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English

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New York (N.Y.) New York

Knowing and capitalizing on one's strength, while remedying or compensating for one's weaknesses. Finding an niche in which to operate most effectively, integrate internal and external through experience
Cope with novel situations-novelty
Cope with new situations

Sources of information
Technological advances

Artist make observations of subjects
Predictions behavior, ecological factors, capabilities, tactics

Pencil on paper.