pokysharpyJul 15, 2023
Cole Haddon

When Norman Rockwell Got Woke: The Story Behind 'The Problem We All Live With'
 
In the 1960s, America's most famous artist defiantly transformed himself from an inadvertent white supremacist into a radical civil rights activist – blowing up his reputation and legacy in the process, all in an attempt to atone for his earlier work.
 
Read: https://colehaddon.substack.com/p/when-norman-rockwell-got-woke-the

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When Norman Rockwell Got Woke: The Story Behind 'The Problem We All Live With'

In the 1960s, America's most famous artist defiantly transformed himself from an inadvertent white supremacist into a radical civil rights activist

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Show threadMaude NificentJul 15, 2023

@colehaddon

a really interesting article, thanks for sharing

Show threadCole HaddonJul 16, 2023
@maudenificent You’re welcome!
Show threadNeal OnionsJul 15, 2023

@colehaddon

Tremendous and very moving story. Thank you for sharing this link.

Never to late to find enlightenment. Art at its very best.

Show threadCole HaddonJul 16, 2023
@ngo Thanks for the lovely note. Glad to hear it got a reaction out of anyone!
Show threadJoe CotelleseJul 15, 2023
@colehaddon This is a really great article.
Show threadCole HaddonJul 15, 2023
@JoeCotellese Thanks, Joe, and thanks for reading!
Show threadIagoAug 8, 2023
@colehaddon Wonderful insights. I've viewed Rockwell's images throughout my life and noted the discontinuity between the pre-1960 images to the post 1960 images, but never asked how that came to be. It's a significant story. Thank you.
Show threadCole HaddonAug 8, 2023
@archvillain You're welcome. Thank YOU for reading!