Artists are often dismissed as peripheral to society. Yet they continue on their way, attending to the path of their own visions. Often ahead of the curve, politically and culturally, they frequently function as commentators -- viewing society from the outside. In certain instances, they become players in historical events larger than themselves. Renée Price, Director of the Neue Galerie New York, wrote the following letter for the Degenerate Art exhibit brochure: In mounting this exhibition, t...
Degenerate Art: The Attack on Modern Art in Nazi Germany, 1937
The Huffington Post - 16 May 2014 22:37
Artists are often dismissed as peripheral to society. Yet they continue on their way, attending to the path of their own visions. Often ahead of the curve, politically and culturally, they frequently function as commentators -- viewing society from the outside. In certain instances, they become players in historical events larger than themselves. Renée Price, Director of the Neue Galerie New York, wrote the following letter for the Degenerate Art exhibit brochure: In mounting this exhibition, t...
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