Note on Art
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Title
Note on Art
Subject
A note from LeRoy Neiman, relaying an anecdote from teaching at SAIC.
Description
This note from LeRoy Neiman provides an anecdote from the artist’s teaching career. The writing concerns a student at the School of Art Institute in Chicago (SAIC) who was both artist as well as aspiring Playboy model. Although the note does not situation Neiman in a role of agency, the story concerns a gossip chain that evolved around the student posing for (but not receiving a spread in) the magazine.
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_920_01; LN_Notes_920_02
Coverage
New York (N.Y.) New York
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Text
TEACHER
While teaching at the Art Institute, I was characteristic [for me] to chat with a fellow instructor from the next (adjoining) classroom. (While class was in session), I mentioned that a young (attractive) student in his class had posed in the nude for a Playboy foldout. The Playboy photographer (Alex, who had shot for contact sheets) had shown me the (Playboy selection) during the week. The coincidence amused me. Very abundant attributes, and I commented that she was a reject for Playmate of month spread (sense the high qualities of the potentials—and she meeting requirements, a very sexy young woman). Anyways, several days later, after I had taught my figure drawing morning class of when the young lady was a member
Back in my basement studio as well I was preparation for in concentration painting (when) a loud hammering (kept hammered on my studio) on my front door of my basement studio to an accompanying loud loud profane shouts.
I hurried to the entrance before I feared he may break the door down. Upon opening the door, there stood the wild-eyed young man, cursing and swearing both hands knotted into threatening fists. And she, standing there expressionless, shaking as he was but in care of concern.
Straight away he bellowed that they had (just) heard that word was circulating all around school that she […] had just posed for Playboy, tarnishing her (over) /
reputation. That she was a serious student, and offended that an instructor would go around spreading information that was damaging.
Profane threats, [?], as I made no attempt to deny on my [end] the accusations. But, [I] felt it was imperative that I settle him down, then do away with the drama. (I calmly leveled my gazed into the [?] eyes of his hot head, obviously her protective boyfriend.) How fortunate the young couple were indeed at the test. Photographs had not made a favorable impression on the photo editors at Playboy, and would not be need[ed]. Saying, had they qualified, a good million readers would see the photos and countless more [?]. The hero student backed off with the realization and humbly made their departure (embarrassingly) without as much as an apology.
too embarrassed to apologize
While teaching at the Art Institute, I was characteristic [for me] to chat with a fellow instructor from the next (adjoining) classroom. (While class was in session), I mentioned that a young (attractive) student in his class had posed in the nude for a Playboy foldout. The Playboy photographer (Alex, who had shot for contact sheets) had shown me the (Playboy selection) during the week. The coincidence amused me. Very abundant attributes, and I commented that she was a reject for Playmate of month spread (sense the high qualities of the potentials—and she meeting requirements, a very sexy young woman). Anyways, several days later, after I had taught my figure drawing morning class of when the young lady was a member
Back in my basement studio as well I was preparation for in concentration painting (when) a loud hammering (kept hammered on my studio) on my front door of my basement studio to an accompanying loud loud profane shouts.
I hurried to the entrance before I feared he may break the door down. Upon opening the door, there stood the wild-eyed young man, cursing and swearing both hands knotted into threatening fists. And she, standing there expressionless, shaking as he was but in care of concern.
Straight away he bellowed that they had (just) heard that word was circulating all around school that she […] had just posed for Playboy, tarnishing her (over) /
reputation. That she was a serious student, and offended that an instructor would go around spreading information that was damaging.
Profane threats, [?], as I made no attempt to deny on my [end] the accusations. But, [I] felt it was imperative that I settle him down, then do away with the drama. (I calmly leveled my gazed into the [?] eyes of his hot head, obviously her protective boyfriend.) How fortunate the young couple were indeed at the test. Photographs had not made a favorable impression on the photo editors at Playboy, and would not be need[ed]. Saying, had they qualified, a good million readers would see the photos and countless more [?]. The hero student backed off with the realization and humbly made their departure (embarrassingly) without as much as an apology.
too embarrassed to apologize
Original Format
Pencil, pen, and marker on paper.
Files
Collection
Citation
LeRoy Neiman, “Note on Art,” LeRoy Neiman Foundation, accessed April 26, 2024, https://leroyneimanfoundation.omeka.net/items/show/72.