Aesthetic Realism and Self-Expression
Miriam Mondlin, Aesthetic Realism Consultant

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Aesthetic Realism: Some Beginning Notes—

Aesthetic Realism is the philosophy founded in 1941 by poet and critic Eli Siegel. He was by then already famed as a poet, for in 1925 he had won the much desired Nation magazine poetry award. Aesthetic Realism is kind and scientific — see "About Aesthetic Realism" on the Aesthetic Realism Foundation Online website, which tells you more.
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In my paper on the subject of stuttering (see How My Stuttering Ended) I tell how Eli Siegel's philosophy Aesthetic Realism encourages self-expression. This large overall matter — expressing oneself and what interferes — is my theme. Where the economy is unjust, the fullest self-expression of many, many people is interfered with. I am for a just economy and say so, with colleagues of mine, in articles reprinted here.
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News! The Aesthetic Realism Online Library is a definitive source for publications about Aesthetic Realism. For example, visit the website to learn about how this philosophy, founded by Eli Siegel, explains Poetry, to read Reviews written by Mr. Siegel; reviews of his poetry and prose.—Essays on art and life; Books—including chapters from Self and World, the Williams-Siegel Documentary, James and the Children, Children's Guide to Parents and Other Matters and more.  Articles in the press & media about the ideas and principles of Aesthetic Realism in relation to life, economics, love, art, youth and age and Includes WKCR-FM "The World of Art" interview of Eli Siegel. raised line
"The Ordinary Doom" by Eli Siegel
In studying Aesthetic Realism, at the Aesthetic Realism Foundation, the great interference in every person to expressing just who he or she is, is understood. When we don't know what keeps us from showing ourselves we have "The Ordinary Doom." raised line
Reports of Aesthetic Realism Classes
 I'm adding reports of Eli Siegel's lectures I wrote— here are two of them: "Look, the World is Poetic!" and "The Rhythms: They Are There." raised line

Aesthetic Realism Theatre Company proudly presents:
SPECIAL EVENT
SUNDAY, April 23
at 2:30 pm
We celebrate the birthday of William Shakespeare with this dramatic event!
SHAKESPEARE'S OTHELLO;
or, CLEVER AND DEEP EVIL
A dramatic presentation of Eli Siegel's powerful 1950 lecture —with scenes from the play—  Click here for flyer raised line TERRAIN GALLERY 50th Anniversary! 

In 1955, the Terrain Gallery opened. I remember the New York art scene was filled with lively discussions about art. Beauty, it was felt, couldn't be defined. Courageously, Eli Siegel asked: Is Beauty the Making One of Opposites? Since then--the Terrain Gallery has had shows of many different styles of painting, sculpture, mixed media--with artists participating in discussions. These exhibitions have been of the highest calibre, showing that whatever style of art was popular, what Eli Siegel saw and explained about the meaning of beauty is true. He showed the value of art for our everyday lives--what happens technically on a canvas or in marble, is a means to know how we want to be. 
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See the 50th Anniversary exhibition at the Terrain Gallery online

 

The Aesthetic Realism Foundation is located at 141 Greene Street, New York, NY 10012, (212) 777-4490, http://www.AestheticRealism.org.

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