WELCOME
The purpose of the not-for-profit Aesthetic Realism Foundation is to meet the urgent need for people throughout America and the world to see each other and reality fairly. The means to that fairness is Aesthetic Realism, the philosophy founded in 1941 by Eli Siegel, American poet, critic, and educator. Located in SoHo, NYC, the foundation is a center for culture and kindness. It offers classes in the visual arts, poetry, music, anthropology, and more. There are public seminars, individual consultations, workshops for teachers, and thrilling dramatic and musical events. People of all ages understand themselves newly through the principles of Aesthetic Realism. Read more
Published at this crucial time in history,
“Like of the World versus Racism”—
explains three hugely important things: 1) the cause of all prejudice and racism; 2) the state of mind we need to have as we think about other people if we’re going to be just to them—including, very much, people who look different from us; 3) how the way of seeing in all true art is utterly opposed to racism. The means by which people’s minds and feelings can really change from prejudice to justice is in “Like of the World versus Racism,” issue # 2034 of The Right of Aesthetic Realism to Be Known!
Classes—Update, Spring–Summer 2020:
Though in-person events and classes are, of course, not taking place at this time—we are glad that the following Aesthetic Realism classes for the Spring-Summer 2020 semester are now in session via video conference:
- The Aesthetic Realism Explanation of Poetry
- Anthropology Is about You & Everyone
- The Visual Arts & the Opposites
- The Aesthetic Realism Teaching Method
- The Opposites in Music
- Understanding Marriage!
To audit a class, permission must be requested by telephone 2 days in advance of the date of the class. Contact Registrar at 212.777.5055, between 2-6 PM Eastern Time (USA), Monday through Friday.
Consultations—Update
At this time, though Aesthetic Realism consultations cannot take place in person, we’re glad to say they are taking place via telephone. You can find out more here.
At this turbulent time, we present a work of art that—more than any other we know—can bring people the true composure and strength of mind and feeling everyone is thirsting for. Here is the stirring film of Eli Siegel’s prize-winning poem Hot Afternoons Have Been in Montana.
Film by Ken Kimmelman
Our public events are, of course, temporarily cancelled. However, many classes are taking place via video conference.
TWEET TICKER
BLOG UPDATE
“Likeness & Unlikeness—& Our Individuality”
Steven Weiner, Computer Specialist and Aesthetic Realism associate, writes:
A person’s individuality—what is it really based on? Do we have notions about our individuality that are mistaken—indeed, that may actually hurt our lives? And: what does art tell us about our true distinction? How people see this subject, individuality, makes them kind or unkind, can even make them cruel. You’ll find thrilling and urgently needed knowledge about yourself and everyone as you read “Likeness & Unlikeness–& Our Individuality,” the new issue of The Right of Aesthetic Realism to Be Known!
TERRAIN GALLERY
Terrain Gallery Anniversary Exhibition
Celebrating the Life & Art of
DOROTHY KOPPELMAN
ANNOUNCEMENTS
You’ll be thrilled to read this letter by Devorah Tarrow. She tells about the Aesthetic Realism Foundation’s great, good effect on people of all ages as she writes about our Outreach events—and more!
“I am Devorah Tarrow, Aesthetic Realism consultant, sociologist, and Director of Outreach for the Aesthetic Realism Foundation, the most valuable and exciting educational institution in America.
“Aesthetic Realism…has the answers to the most pressing national matters—youth violence, failing education, the horrible prejudice and economic injustice that make for so much suffering. [It] also answers the biggest questions in people’s personal lives—including How can I really like myself?…” more