Steven Weiner, Computer Specialist and Aesthetic Realism associate, writes: To say a person is “too clever” is hardly complimentary.  And why is it we can be “clever”—yet afterwards feel we were foolish, or mean? Can there be a cleverness that strengthens us and others because it comes from a kind and deep way of seeing?… Read more

Aesthetic Realism Public Seminar Thursday, April 5, 6:30 PM Speakers:  Donita Ellison, Anthony Romeo, Marcia Rackow, Dale Laurin The speakers—a painter, an architect, and a sculptor—show the thrilling practicality of art for people’s lives today. Their basis is this principle— a landmark in human history—stated by Eli Siegel, critic, poet, and founder of Aesthetic Realism:… Read more

Jeffrey Carduner, Aesthetic Realism consultant, writes: “Cleverness” can seem such a big thing in the world—and it’s usually seen as devious. But are there really two kinds of cleverness: one that’s beautiful, and another that’s ugly and makes for pain, including between men and women? Answers that people long for are here—in “Love, Art, & Cleverness,” this… Read more

Architect and Aesthetic Realism consultant Dale Laurin writes about Marcia Rackow’s important article “Claude Monet—Does Art Answer the Questions of Our Lives?”: Like people everywhere, I cared for the paintings of Claude Monet, especially his series on waterlilies and on the Rouen Cathedral. But this wonderful, richly illustrated article by artist and Aesthetic Realism consultant… Read more

Nancy Huntting, Aesthetic Realism consultant, writes: “Cleverness, Beauty, & Contempt” has the thrilling knowledge of what cleverness really is. It makes clear the difference between good and bad cleverness—and shows that the subject has a much larger meaning for us than is generally thought. Read this kind, tremendously valuable new issue of The Right of Aesthetic Realism to… Read more

Leila Rosen, Aesthetic Realism associate, writes about this upcoming Public Seminar: Men want to feel powerful—everyone does. And it’s clearer than ever that various ways men have gone after power in relation to women are terrifically hurtful, should stop immediately, should never have happened. Meanwhile, there is urgently needed knowledge about power and the human self… Read more

Steven Weiner, Computer Specialist and Aesthetic Realism associate, writes: Why so often do people feel unsure, uneasy, even ashamed, after expressing themselves? How can our expression—including how we talk to others and what we tell ourselves in our minds—make us proud? For the tremendously needed answers to these questions, read “We Have to Learn What… Read more

Devorah Tarrow, Aesthetic Realism consultant, writes: “The Trouble about Closeness & Remoteness in Marriage—& the Aesthetic Answer” will be the subject of the Understanding Marriage! class on Saturday, February 10th, from 11 am-12:30 pm. Aesthetic Realism consultants Barbara Allen, Anne Fielding, and Meryl Nietsch-Cooperman conduct this monthly class, the basis of which is in the… Read more

Jeffrey Carduner, Aesthetic Realism consultant, writes: What does the subject of space have to do with our lives? Is learning about it an urgent matter—for both a person and an entire nation? A surprising, deeply educating, and satisfying pleasure awaits you as you read “Space, Walt Whitman, & Our Lives,” the great new issue of The Right of… Read more

Faith K. Stern, Aesthetic Realism consultant, created the popular website beautyofnyc.org with her husband, John Stern. She says: Like women everywhere, I was very confused by my conflicting feelings, and often seemed tossed about from one emotion to the next, without seeing any relation between them. For instance, friends and family complained that I was… Read more