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This note from LeRoy Neiman interrogates the artist’s interest in class. He writes: “My [works] were not critical images. Just causal observations made into structured scenes a la Neiman.” He continues, “self-expression penetrating insights.” This…

This note from LeRoy Neiman looks at the notion of legacy. The commentary, written during the artist’s later days, has the feeling of melancholic resignation, despite a superficial appearance of self-congratulation.

This note from LeRoy Neiman provides a loose rumination on a retrospective accounting for life. The note, written in the artist’s later days tacks together thoughts touching on leisure culture, fame, and remittance to craft a poetic portrait,…

This note from LeRoy Neiman regards his career and criticism. Although the comment proves autobiographical, it is written in third-person objective. The writing is one of many regarding the artist’s simultaneous popularity and negative reception. It…

This note from LeRoy Neiman constitutes a personal reflection on his career and critical reception. In the writing, the artist touches on his financial successes and their correlation with an emerging popular interest in prints. He points to this…

This note from LeRoy Neiman relays commentary from quintessential art historian Ernst Gombrich. The first excerpt from Gombrich concerns photography; instead of focusing on photo’s relation to painting—or the effect of photography on the trajectory…

This note from LeRoy Neiman provides a brief assessment of art historian Ernst Gombrich. The subject matter is disclosed by the record's proximity to other documents concerning Gombrich.

This note from LeRoy Neiman provides a commentary from the artist on art criticism. Playing with Plato’s aphorism, “the best stomachs are not those that reject all foods,” the artist provides an indirect harangue of art criticism: Neiman was largely…

This note from LeRoy Neiman gives a personal commentary on art criticism and critics. Neiman, despite his many successes was largely rebuffed by the critics of his time. As a result, he maintained a lifelong skepticism towards the craft. The record's…

This note from LeRoy Neiman gives a brief assessment of his artistic development, linking his involvement in art to an early childhood interest. The chronology provided is divided into four sections: childhood, being a student, a professional artist,…