Note on Art

Note on Art

A note from LeRoy Neiman on artistic success.

This note from LeRoy Neiman looks at “talent”. Within the writing, the artist humorously contrasts what might considered artistic skill with the politics of success. He quips, “the artist - portrait must be cosmetician or plastic surgeon.” Although the nature of the note is unknown, the document 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

LeRoy Neiman Foundation

Notes

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English

Document

LN_Notes_906_01; LN_Notes_906_02

New York (N.Y.) New York

You can’t depend on talent but it can go a long way – just don’t take it for granted. That it can handle anything or everything
The artist – portrait must be cosmetician or plastic surgeon
Hair stylist, gym bodies, difference between competitive and performative
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Marker, pencil, ballpoint pen on paper.