I always found it inspiring that he started later in life, left his life as a stockbroker or whatever it was… Mind you, some are critical of how he had relationships with younger women in Tahiti. But I think this kind of retroactive judging is itself problematic.
It’s become common in the United States for ideologues to go back and find fault with well-known people in history by using modern criteria, some of which are fanciful and haven’t even become standards in our own time. I’m pleased to hear you find retroactive judging problematic.
Very nicely put, Steve. A similar process is happening here in Canada too. Our first PM, our educators. They are being judged from a perspective of 2021, not 1867! And history is often very harsh on one side of the ideological fence and sweet fantasy/legend on the other.
Marina Kanavaki 
I always found it inspiring that he started later in life, left his life as a stockbroker or whatever it was… Mind you, some are critical of how he had relationships with younger women in Tahiti. But I think this kind of retroactive judging is itself problematic.
And of course I agree with you! 😉
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It’s become common in the United States for ideologues to go back and find fault with well-known people in history by using modern criteria, some of which are fanciful and haven’t even become standards in our own time. I’m pleased to hear you find retroactive judging problematic.
Very nicely put, Steve. A similar process is happening here in Canada too. Our first PM, our educators. They are being judged from a perspective of 2021, not 1867! And history is often very harsh on one side of the ideological fence and sweet fantasy/legend on the other.
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I love the landscape painting. What an artist he was. 😍
A truly amazing artist, indeed! xoxoxoxo
Gauguin is another favorite of mine. So many favorites from his era.
Yes indeed! (…with you)!
I believe I read that post, but heading over for a sweet reminder of his fab art!
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Yes you have… amazing painter!
Mouah!
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Beautiful. And gives me appetite for papayas 🙂
A ha ha haaaa ….naturally!
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He had such a beautiful and distinct style. Heading over to read more, Marina.
Oh, yes he did! Thank you, Diana. 🙏
Very beautiful photography l👍🏼🌹🙏
Such beautiful paintings! Gauguin was an amazing artist , left a beautiful legacy. xoxoxo
Oh, yes he did!!!! I love his paintings!
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