Note on Art

Note on Art

A note from LeRoy Neiman on art, sports, and divinity.

This diffuse note from LeRoy Neiman looks at the cultural linkages between art and sports. Specifically, the writing touches on the kind of so-called transcendental dimension of spectacle that unites the two activities. For example, in the note the artist compares the “Museum” to the “Sports Hall of Fame”. In addition, Neiman touches on the social reach of his work, referencing the large-scale distribution made possible through print runs. That said, it is unclear where exactly Neiman positions the artist. (He writes, “Association with art – painting, films makes sports achievements an absolute—The athletes are revered as Gods because the artist is doing Gods work.”)

LeRoy Neiman

LeRoy Neiman Foundation

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c. 1990-2011

LeRoy Neiman

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Notes

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English

Document

LN_Notes_1355_01; LN_Notes_1355_02

New York (N.Y.) New York

made available to those who cannot afford to purchase paintings
Reproductions of high quality about 30 years ago there was a multiples explosion –
The Power of Art
Museum shrines – Sport Halls of Fame are shrines – athletes are venerated.
Art hallows the athlete.
Association with art – painting, films makes sports achievements an absolute—The athletes are revered as Gods because the artist is doing Gods work /

Lionize, heroines, exaggerate while falling short none-the-less exaggerate the achievement.
Sports fan 2nd identity relating to top player and leans
Art lover identify (align themselves) with certain artistic movements
Art cannot become commonplace or taken for granted, or entertainment because art provides enduring emotional responses.
Artists are performers. His audience can be spectators

Pencil and blue ballpoint pen on paper.