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A Sweeper-Up After Artists: A Memoir |
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Rating: Summary: Mandatory for the Modern Art enthusiast Review: Irving Sandler is one of the few critics who wrote on the abstract expressionists and then went on to write on art made after 1958. He is the best example for young scholars because of his openness to new art, no matter how challenging. For young scholars interested in postwar art, here is a person who lived through it. His belief in the necessariness of government funding for difficult and controversial art is an excellent prescription for the existence of art in the social sphere, no matter how troubled the times may be. I would recommend that the reader consult his other books before tackling his memoirs, because this volume reads as a nice behind the scenes take on his experiences in the artworld. Sandler's outlook on art is essential for the young scholar. Art for him does not necessarily have to challenge or shock, but work that does not sit well still requires attention. With the over-specialization that plagues the field of art historical scholarship, Sandler offers a nice example for those who like art from more than one decade. Along with other writers, he inspired me to be an art historian, and his outlook towards art in general helps inform my day to day thoughts on contemporary art, with its rapidly changing discourse and innumerable talents. Thanks for all your great work, Professor Sandler!
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