The Next Best Thing To Being There

I found an interesting post about Derains life and art, along with picasso’s influence on him. It is really incredible how all these wonderful artist ran into each other and collaborated and influenced each other. All of the great art that was happening at the turn of the last century - can you imagine taking part in that, or running with that crowd? These days one would sort of expect that type of collaboration between artist because of the internet and the accessibility - but the dynamic seems to be missing. this blogger writes about it in away that makes you want to be there. If you want to be there - read more here.