Note on Art
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Title
Note on Art
Subject
A note from LeRoy Neiman on his relationship with Hammer Galleries.
Description
This note from LeRoy Neiman looks at the beginnings of the artist’s relationship with Hammer Galleries. Providing a brief profiles of the three “Hammer Brothers” (Harry, Victor, and Armand), Neiman sketches a convivial, slapstick contour of the social dynamics at play. As jovial as this portrait is however, Neiman also makes a point to note the downside of these “personalities”, specifically with regards to his critical reception.
Creator
LeRoy Neiman
Source
LeRoy Neiman Foundation
Publisher
LeRoy Neiman Foundation
Date
c. 1990-2011
Contributor
LeRoy Neiman
Rights
Property of the LeRoy Neiman Foundation; please consult the organization's archivist for further details.
Relation
Notes
Format
Image/jpeg
Language
English
Type
Document
Identifier
LN_Notes_1296
Coverage
New York (N.Y.) New York
Text Item Type Metadata
Text
Hammer Galleries
My loyalty to Hammer Galleries since 1960 is beginning to come clear.
The 3 Hammer brothers Harry, Victor and Armand who were all present when I joined the gallery is meaningful. Harry, the accountant, laid back, passed away first. Victor, Mr. Show-biz, humorist, man about town, with is fresh carnation in his boutonniere daily died in 19
Armand who gained notoriety during my association with the gallery developed into an international figure. Controversial, a wheeler-dealer, he was so conspicuous and his deal tactics so public (PROMOTED) by his own PRing his very move brought about savage (ATTACKS) on his character (which) have increased since he died in 19
My relationship is that tho the gallery is also neglected and criticized as a result of these personalities (VICTOR and Armand) particularly the celebrity of Armand has been more
My loyalty to Hammer Galleries since 1960 is beginning to come clear.
The 3 Hammer brothers Harry, Victor and Armand who were all present when I joined the gallery is meaningful. Harry, the accountant, laid back, passed away first. Victor, Mr. Show-biz, humorist, man about town, with is fresh carnation in his boutonniere daily died in 19
Armand who gained notoriety during my association with the gallery developed into an international figure. Controversial, a wheeler-dealer, he was so conspicuous and his deal tactics so public (PROMOTED) by his own PRing his very move brought about savage (ATTACKS) on his character (which) have increased since he died in 19
My relationship is that tho the gallery is also neglected and criticized as a result of these personalities (VICTOR and Armand) particularly the celebrity of Armand has been more
Original Format
Pencil on paper.
Files
Collection
Citation
LeRoy Neiman, “Note on Art,” LeRoy Neiman Foundation, accessed April 26, 2024, https://leroyneimanfoundation.omeka.net/items/show/115.