The article by Damien Cave in the Arts section of today’s New York Times describes an updated take on Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedom’s series of art at Aventura Mall in South Florida. The show was put together from the Wolfsonian museum at Florida International University exhibit titled “Thoughts on Democracy,”The slide show especially features more images of works that clearly demonstrate the anxiety and fear that many Americans feel these days with the failing economy. The way we are viewed in the world has also changed from the time that Rockwell created his series. At that time around World War II our country was seen as the heros. After trips to Europe and chats with friends it is clear that much of the world doesn’t see us that way at all. I enjoy art that challenges and makes one think. Some of the images are a bit melodramatic, but overall I can’t help but think that Norman Rockwell might have really taken this sort of approach if he were living in the current climate of war and terrorism and failing economy. So much of what used to be considered heroic is no longer the way it is. It is a thought provoking article and exhibition. http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/07/08/arts/20080709_ROCK_SLIDESHOW_index.html?partner=permalink&exprod=permalink
New York Times Norman Rockwell Retake Art Exhibit
July 9, 2008 by bellafiore3
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