How were American artists involved in bringing Modern European art to the US? New research and exhibits for the centennial of the Armory Show of 1913 suggests that American artists were very much involved…and viewed Modern art from Europe as both challenging and invigorating. Read Holland Cotter’s article from the NYT, 10/28/12.
Thus proving that people will always be drawn to or at least seem to remember a little better controversial art. However there are always two ways to look at things.