[T1S1] Promising and accomplished local artists are enumerated; Respondent's views on categorizing artists, exhibiting local talent and disregarding art criticism are stated. Argument with John Walker on decreasing the artists shown in the Carnegie International is recounted. Critics' ridicule of the International's modern art is described. Discord with the board of trustees over Respondent's purchases is noted. Respondent illustrates the astute criticism of Henry McBride and discusses local art critics. Respondent's enthusiasm for Pittsburgh is explained; the leadership of local music organizations is discussed.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.021_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.021
"Arkus, Leon Anthony - 1992" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Arkus, Leon Anthony - 1992
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Contributor
Arkus, Leon Anthony (interviewee), Menlowe, Mildred;Winer, Ruth (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1992
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.021
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