Journal, Summer 2002, New York City

Who Needs Art Education?

"I am looking for a rich German art dealer to introduce my art to the world," says a sign next to him. Ernest Rosenberg paints on the streets of SoHo. Except for some art classes he had while he was young, he did not receive any academic training in art. He does not think that is his lost either, because art school to him is "a lie, like going to church. You either have the talent, or you don't." When asked if he was influenced by any artists, he said that every artist is his teacher and he often visits the museums.

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