Yes I know he is sentimental and yes he used photographs but so what, there are many other great artist with their own crutches. Not so long ago it was discovered that Vermeer used a camera and as for Norman Rockwell’s content, well it was a part of American History. His work is a time capsule perhaps not 100% accurate but it did capture what America wanted to be. It is clear that I am a fan of his work and have been very much annoyed that he has not been taken as seriously as he should be. I would not place Rockwell at the top of the great artist of all time but he does have a respectable place in art history. Right now there is a show over at the Museum of Art in Fort Lauderdale and it's pretty good for South Florida and highly recommend it if you are a fan. Not to mention the "with you I want to live: Gordon Locksley & George T. Shea Collection", there is a Banskey piece that is pretty cool.
In any case here is a link to a story on NPR reporting on his current place in the art world and I am happy to say its in a better place now than ever before.
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