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Nr. 228 (February 1916)
DOI Artikel:B. Nelson, W. H. de: Winter academy, New York, 1915 - 1916
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Winter Academy, New York, 1915-1916
What New York really needs and will un-
doubtedly acquire before long is a big municipal
erection guided by a highly salaried municipal
director, free of all politics and preferences,
are assembled the gods in greatest number,
though many find themselves enthroned in the
other rooms. A special feature of this year’s
entertainment has been the splendid way in
by c. s. PIETRO
strong enough to attract the best art from the
best living painters in all countries and to hold
continuous exhibitions throughout the year.
This would not hurt the American painters, but
on the contrary would benefit home talent im-
measurably. Such an organization would be-
come an unrivalled mart to which collectors and
buyers from all sides would turn their steps.
As it is, they come sparsely and timidly and as a
rule they are cautiously conducted by their
several pet dealers or artistic friends, who give
such advice as one would expect them to give.
The nurse takes her charge for an airing in the
park; the dealer takes his charge for an airing in
the galleries, the best air happening to be obtain-
able in his own. If people could see real art
aplenty, they would in time learn to discrim-
inate. They would act independently of critics
and dealers, who for the most part know precious
little and are apt to greet each other in the market
place with tongue in cheek—a facial distortion
usually ascribed to the Greek soothsayers of old.
If a man likes a tie, he does not drag his cousins
and aunts into the store to solicit their advice.
Why cannot he approach a picture with equal
freedom and self-reliance? Mr. McCann of the
Globe might turn away for a brief spell from eggs,
fish, etc., and put his finger of common sense
and condemnation u pon the glaring absurdities
of the picture business. T his is not a sweeping
condemnation of dealers. Some few are most
estimable men, possessing the finest qualities of
heart and intellect who are an hono ur to their
calling. Pity that one cannot print their names
in golden type.
The Academy has held its place with dignity
and usefulness for the best part of a century in
contradistinction to numerous opposing societies
which rarely survive their first exhibition. It
needs no apologist and the following figures are
ample records of its fairness and liberal dealings:
Exhibits by Academicians. 87
Exhibits by Associates. 71
Exhibits by Non-members.211
INSPIRATION
With the Academy, one usually commences at
the end, viz. the last, or Vanderbilt Gallery,
which might be called the throne room. Here
which statuary has been sensibly considered and
made a co-partner of the sister art. Previously
sculptors’ exhibits have been scattered about in
cvi
What New York really needs and will un-
doubtedly acquire before long is a big municipal
erection guided by a highly salaried municipal
director, free of all politics and preferences,
are assembled the gods in greatest number,
though many find themselves enthroned in the
other rooms. A special feature of this year’s
entertainment has been the splendid way in
by c. s. PIETRO
strong enough to attract the best art from the
best living painters in all countries and to hold
continuous exhibitions throughout the year.
This would not hurt the American painters, but
on the contrary would benefit home talent im-
measurably. Such an organization would be-
come an unrivalled mart to which collectors and
buyers from all sides would turn their steps.
As it is, they come sparsely and timidly and as a
rule they are cautiously conducted by their
several pet dealers or artistic friends, who give
such advice as one would expect them to give.
The nurse takes her charge for an airing in the
park; the dealer takes his charge for an airing in
the galleries, the best air happening to be obtain-
able in his own. If people could see real art
aplenty, they would in time learn to discrim-
inate. They would act independently of critics
and dealers, who for the most part know precious
little and are apt to greet each other in the market
place with tongue in cheek—a facial distortion
usually ascribed to the Greek soothsayers of old.
If a man likes a tie, he does not drag his cousins
and aunts into the store to solicit their advice.
Why cannot he approach a picture with equal
freedom and self-reliance? Mr. McCann of the
Globe might turn away for a brief spell from eggs,
fish, etc., and put his finger of common sense
and condemnation u pon the glaring absurdities
of the picture business. T his is not a sweeping
condemnation of dealers. Some few are most
estimable men, possessing the finest qualities of
heart and intellect who are an hono ur to their
calling. Pity that one cannot print their names
in golden type.
The Academy has held its place with dignity
and usefulness for the best part of a century in
contradistinction to numerous opposing societies
which rarely survive their first exhibition. It
needs no apologist and the following figures are
ample records of its fairness and liberal dealings:
Exhibits by Academicians. 87
Exhibits by Associates. 71
Exhibits by Non-members.211
INSPIRATION
With the Academy, one usually commences at
the end, viz. the last, or Vanderbilt Gallery,
which might be called the throne room. Here
which statuary has been sensibly considered and
made a co-partner of the sister art. Previously
sculptors’ exhibits have been scattered about in
cvi