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This note from LeRoy Neiman provides a brief overview of the artist’s biography and career. The document divides his life into themes—ranging from receiving the GI Bill to moving to New York—grounded in chronology. Given the stylistic bend and…

This note from LeRoy Neiman provides a brief chronology of TV appearances the artist made during his career. The narrative delineated begins with ABC’s (i.e. Roone Arledge’s) observation of the artist documenting the Fischer-Spassy chess game in 1972…

This pass, allowing the artist on set for the 1985 filming of Rocky IV in Las Vegas, Nevada, was given to LeRoy Neiman for his cameo in the movie; Neiman appeared as a Ring Announcer. In addition, the artist-a friend of Sylvester Stallone-was…

This courtesy card for Area, a nightclub on Houston Street in New York City operating from 1983 through 1987, proves demonstrative of LeRoy Neiman's interest in leisure and 1980s urban decadence. The venue, open Wednesday through Sunday 11pm through…

This courtesy card for Studio 54, an infamous nightclub frequented by New York's haut monde, evidences LeRoy Neiman's interest in the leisure class. The venue - accredited as having a formative role in the development of disco - has a unique history:…

This membership card for MGM Grand Air, a VIP charter airline focused on small luxury flights, attests to LeRoy Neiman's interest in travel and the leisure class. The airline, founded in 1987, had a short run; with an increase of cheaper private…

This membership card for MGM Grand Air, a VIP charter airline focused on small luxury flights, attests to LeRoy Neiman's interest in travel and the leisure class. The airline, founded in 1987, had a short run; with an increase of cheaper private…

This courtesy card for the now defunct supper club Tatou, located in New York's Upper East Side, is a testament to LeRoy Neiman's interest in the leisure class, specifically its bourgeoning food culture. The restaurant was one of many hot spots…

This courtesy card for Upstairs at Tatou substantiates LeRoy Neiman's membership to both the Upper East Side lounge and its parent restaurant, Tatou. A lover of fine dining and an prober of the leisure class, the artist often frequented the…