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Jean-Baptiste Siméon Chardin, The Illustrator, c.1738, leave me your message and I'll get back to you, when I return..

Mural

I saw that you removed the spam of Seubel. The user also spammed the Frescography and Computer Aided Mural articles, as well as deleting it from the History of printing template. Since the uploaded file is a publicly non accessible document, I strongly believe that this person (JC Theiry) is trying to get himself into wikipedia. I don't see any involvement in the invention of the Frescography being proven through this file – the file, if it is even real - is only about a future cooperation between the artist and the jc thiery. The patent actually was awarded some years ago only to the inventor (Latzke). I hope I had the right choice of words, as english is not my native language. thank you, and best regards Snowchicken (talk) 11:28, 18 September 2009 (UTC)

Sorry to bother you again, I just wanted to make you aware that User 'Seubel' reverted your edit regarding the History of Printing. I am actually a student at Utah State University in Logan and participant of a Frescography course (here's the link to the course syllabus: http://www.frescography.com/distance-learning-course.pdf). Frescography is a printing technology for murals and is taught at our University. Therefore I don´t understand why user Seubel deletet this information from the template and why he calls it 'advertisement'.--Snowchicken (talk) 16:54, 23 September 2009 (UTC)

Sorry, I cannot make any further comment, try someone else...Modernist (talk) 17:03, 23 September 2009 (UTC)

Could you please take a look

Hello Modernist, could you please help again and take a look at Christiaan Tonnis. I believe the page is in a good state ... should it really be deleted or merged? Thank you so much in advance!
Best wishes, Blaise Mann (talk) 08:16, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

Thank you ! I will do as you said and hope to improve the page. Best wishes, Blaise Mann (talk) 07:13, 9 September 2009 (UTC)

You're invited...

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Van Gogh's ear is full of red herrings; are herrings Babelfish?

Thanks for your modifications to the Gaugin's stay in Arles and the new competing theory about Gaugin's "master swordsmanship". I agree with most of your changes, and respect your obvious knowledge in the area. It's obviously pretty embarrassing that I have a propensity to spell it "Gaugin", for reasons unknown to man. Six years of art school, and I can't draw, and I can't spell Gauguin... but at least I know how many post-modernists it takes to change a lightbulb.

It's a tricky one. Kaufmann and Wildeganz lay claim to ten years of research about the incident. Are many resistant to the idea because it goes against our pre-conceived notions of who Van Gogh was during the Arles period? Or are many resistant because it's spurious at best, and irrelevant at worst?

I warmly encourage you to keep an eye on Gauguin and Van Gogh. Let's not forget, all the media coverage has focused on Van Gogh allegedly provoking Gauguin, then covering up the crime. I think it deserves at least a note in Gauguin's file that he's accused of slicing off someone's ear.

Best regards, (talk to) Caroline Sanford

Thanks for your message Caroline. You know Van Gogh was a wonderful letter writer and he seemed to have told Theo everything it just does not compute to me - that he would tell the world that he mutilated himself - in order to protect Gauguin; and not actually own up the truth eventually to either Theo or his doctors....Modernist (talk) 03:54, 7 May 2009 (UTC)

List of works by Thomas Eakins

(Cross-posted to a half-dozen people's talk pages)

After a couple of days of methodical typing, I've created List of works by Thomas Eakins. It's gotten to the point where other people can step in and add to it - titles need to be linked, dates need to be added, pictures need to be found/uploaded/added to the list, notes need to be added, etc. I'd appreciate your help building it up. Raul654 (talk) 00:26, 9 May 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for the heads up Raul. Looks good, I'll add to it as I can, good job..Modernist (talk) 05:15, 9 May 2009 (UTC)

Van Gogh

Exactly, at the present, I was going to research each painting and add a mini-bio to each painting, I'm moving it so it will begin with User:I Seek To Help & Repair!/

Bye, I Seek To Help & Repair! (talk) 05:23, 16 May 2009 (UTC)

Can I have the paintings be 300px, what did you mean by "lead image"?

I Seek To Help & Repair! (talk) 05:27, 16 May 2009 (UTC)

The lead is usually the first one. It can be 300px sometimes less, sometimes more..Feel free to ask by the way. I'm glad to help...Modernist (talk) 05:29, 16 May 2009 (UTC)

Just for the record

Your edits where you stated in the summary "few works" was unnecessary, as you can see on his page that lists his works, you can see there are TONS!, so gathering together info and free images of them would take a very long time, also, if you compare his page and my page, you can see they have the same amount of images. Also, the point of me creating that page was to add more photos of his work to it.

Thanks For Your Time, I Seek To Help & Repair! (talk) 07:29, 17 May 2009 (UTC)

Move Survey: Your Opinion is Requested

I Seek To Help & Repair! (talk) 22:04, 17 May 2009 (UTC)

Thank You For Your Opinion

Thank you for voting, I Seek To Help & Repair! (talk) 23:26, 17 May 2009 (UTC)

ThankSpam

My RfA Thank you for participating in my "RecFA", which passed with a final tally of 153/39/22. There were issues raised regarding my adminship that I intend to cogitate upon, but I am grateful for the very many supportive comments I received and for the efforts of certain editors (Ceoil, Noroton and Lar especially) in responding to some issues. I wish to note how humbled I was when I read Buster7's support comment, although a fair majority gave me great pleasure. I would also note those whose opposes or neutral were based in process concerns and who otherwise commented kindly in regard to my record. I recognise that the process itself was unusual, and the format was generally considered questionable - and I accept that I was mistaken in my perception of how it would be received - but I am particularly grateful for those whose opposes and neutrals were based in perceptions of how I was not performing to the standards expected of an administrator. As much as the support I received, those comments are hopefully going to allow me to be a better contributor to the project. Thank you. Very much. LessHeard vanU (talk) 15:52, 24 May 2009 (UTC) ~~~~~

Well, back to the office it is...

Thanks

For 3 or four catches in the last few days from you. Wondering when the wiki-break tag above there is going to come off. I live in a perpetual state of panic! I'm only coming to terms with Liz not being an everyday presence on my watchlist, not you too. Ceoil (talk) 00:06, 30 May 2009 (UTC)

Hi Ceoil, thanks for your concern...I was away on a trip; back now; and hopefully Liz will return soon....Modernist (talk) 00:27, 30 May 2009 (UTC)

Grand and welcome back M; but take off the wiki-break tag...pls...my heart! I'm not as young as I used to be! Ceoil (talk) 00:54, 30 May 2009 (UTC)

Good to see you back! I thought you'd be gone a bit longer... but then I thought I'd be gone a bit longer too. Many, many warm wishes, Kafka Liz (talk) 00:26, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

Vandalism on Brauner article?

Hi. What do you think about this edit to the Victor Brauner article by an unregistered user?: [1]

MdArtLover (talk) 20:56, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

Nevermind. Somebody fixed it. I've become such a wimp. MdArtLover (talk) 21:03, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

Well, it could use a little but of a clean-up, but there's certainly no reason to blank huge sections of the article. Glad you pointed it out. Kafka Liz (talk) 00:49, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Bal du moulin de la Galette

Thanks for moving the article on the painting Bal du moulin de la Galette. However, I wrote on the talk page on 1 June 2009 that the correct title is Bal du moulin de la Galette, but in my edit of today I failed to use that title properly within the article: I failed to remove the unnecessary and wrong suffix ", Montmartre" which is not part of the painting's name. You obviously also overlooked the correct title on the talk page when you moved the article. I think the text in the article needs to be changed again and the article itself needs to be moved again if it is to carry the correct title. -- Michael Bednarek (talk) 14:05, 5 June 2009 (UTC)

I'll give it a shot...Modernist (talk) 16:59, 5 June 2009 (UTC)

colescott

Dear, modernist within a parantheses with birth and death dates and place born and died is it not supposed to read just with straight facts? In a sentance it would say "he died" but within the parantheses it should read with just the born and died- (he) is implicit elsewhere. I will not change it back pending your reply. And your contributions are very impressive.Masterknighted (talk) 15:54, 6 June 2009 (UTC)

I simplified the opening..with no parentheses..I think it's ok because the infobox supplies the additional information....thanks for your note...Modernist (talk) 18:07, 6 June 2009 (UTC)

Judith

I'm having difficuly with Judith Slaying Holofernes as Gentileschi painted two versions. I'm relying on web sources only, so would appreciate if you could check that all is correct. I'm thinking a page move is in order to make way for an article on the later depiction, or should both be combined into one article. Ceoil (talk) 13:56, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

I think it looks ok now...probably one article for now...Modernist (talk) 14:08, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

That was fast. Thank you. Ceoil (talk) 14:18, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

Belated thanks

...for this. I was rather panicked at the time and didn't see it. All good things, as always, Kafka Liz (talk) 16:41, 11 June 2009 (UTC)

Hey Liz, I admire your true grit...Modernist (talk) 18:33, 11 June 2009 (UTC)

Heh, thanks. Kafka Liz (talk) 20:22, 11 June 2009 (UTC)

ping. Kafka Liz (talk) 01:08, 13 June 2009 (UTC)

Sorry to hear...Modernist (talk) 01:44, 13 June 2009 (UTC)

Color Field

Its rare to find an article on a 20th century movement as well developed and insightful as this, I really enjoyed going through it tonight. One thing, could you flesh out the lead a little for the less well informed such as me? Sorry for asking, but I get the feeling you could knock it out in your sleep! Whatever, this is great work. Ceoil (talk) 22:50, 14 June 2009 (UTC)

I'll give it some thought - thanks for your input greatly appreciated...Modernist (talk) 22:53, 14 June 2009 (UTC)

Bauhaus

I'm a bit late to the party, but I've made some comments relating to the Talk:Bauhaus#Context_paragraph. --Joopercoopers (talk) 11:22, 17 June 2009 (UTC)

Sorry about that, could've used another voice back then...:)...Modernist (talk) 12:07, 17 June 2009 (UTC)

Well you have one now - perhaps we can thrash something out on the talk page? --Joopercoopers (talk) 14:57, 17 June 2009 (UTC)

At the time it was useless speaking with the full of himself (and maybe not so), Intelligent Mr. Toad, I'll give it a new read, and your input looks good....Modernist (talk) 15:02, 17 June 2009 (UTC)

Content editors

Ta. I had seen it and your endorsement, but hadn't spotted my name at no. 100. I'm glad Johnbod thinks we "should be ok"! Ty 01:51, 18 June 2009 (UTC)

Yeah, I think we can add a few things...Modernist (talk) 01:56, 18 June 2009 (UTC)

Thank you, Modernist. I've answered, sort of, on my talk page. JNW (talk) 02:40, 18 June 2009 (UTC)

I guess Groucho had a good point! [2].. Modernist (talk) 21:40, 19 June 2009 (UTC)

You bet your life. I have never been much of a joiner to begin with, though being asked is always nice. I admire the ambition and idealism behind such proposals, but for numerous reasons it's hard to make such concepts work... As always, it's good to hear from you no matter what...you are a tireless and wonderfully productive contributor. With respect, JNW (talk) 23:47, 19 June 2009 (UTC)

A firestorm of protest ensued...he said the secret word and he's outta here [3]..Modernist (talk) 23:51, 19 June 2009 (UTC)

Thanks

Hi, I just wanted to thank you for mentioning me to be included among the Established Editors. It's nice to know that my minor efforts have been noticed by such an exceptional contributor as yourself. We've never had any direct contact, and this seems as good a time as any to tell you how much I've admired your work. I think of you as the heart and soul of Wikipedia's art community. Your contributions are greatly appreciated. MANdARAX • XAЯAbИAM 18:46, 18 June 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for your kind words...I think you are one of the most capable editors here..who does important work...Modernist (talk) 19:49, 18 June 2009 (UTC)

Established Editors

Discussion of objectives here. Peter Damian (talk) 20:05, 18 June 2009 (UTC)

Vincent van Gogh GAR notification

I am writing you because you are one of the editors with over 100 edits on Vincent van Gogh. Vincent van Gogh has been nominated for a good article reassessment. Please leave your comments and help us to return the article to good article quality. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status will be removed from the article. Reviewers' concerns are here.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 05:20, 21 June 2009 (UTC)

See comments at GAR on gallery images.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 14:43, 22 June 2009 (UTC)

Thanks Tony, good work...Modernist (talk) 15:03, 22 June 2009 (UTC)

I count over twenty paragraphs without references. Let me know if my count is off.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 20:13, 23 June 2009 (UTC)

I'm done, show me the guideline that says every paragraph needs a reference......Modernist (talk) 20:14, 23 June 2009 (UTC)

Dada

Got to love it. Johannes Baader- "In 1919 exactly a year after the abdication of the Kaiser, Baader printed calling cards proclaiming he was President of the Earth and Universe. He applied to teach at Gropius's Bauhaus with these qualifications. An unimpressed Gropius declined." --Joopercoopers (talk) 01:21, 23 June 2009 (UTC)

I guess Walter was a man of the people who didn't countenance oberdada's, kings, presidents and wacko's from outer space...Modernist (talk) 01:31, 23 June 2009 (UTC)

*snicker* Kafka Liz (talk) 01:34, 28 June 2009 (UTC)

Collage

Thanks for your removals there. It's great to know there's someone from the visual arts project ready to help out with NFC issues where necessary. J Milburn (talk) 12:34, 23 June 2009 (UTC)

Always willing to serve :)...Modernist (talk) 12:35, 23 June 2009 (UTC)

Vincent

		The Barnstar of High Culture
		Excellent work, as always, on the GA save for Vincent van Gogh. Ceoil (talk) 11:30, 27 June 2009 (UTC)]]

Appreciated, and thanks for your help there too...Modernist (talk) 12:08, 27 June 2009 (UTC)

Ditto from me. I intend to close the GAR, but with all the interest in improving the article, I will wait a few days. Thanks for the barnstar.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 05:02, 29 June 2009 (UTC)

I was going to pass this, but I noticed that the request "Make sure that each image included in the main body is mentioned in the text by name" has not been addressed. The very first image titled Still-Life is not mentioned. Would you mind running through the article.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 03:46, 30 June 2009 (UTC)

Good catch Tony - Still-Life was misdated, misnamed, placed in the wrong section, and the caption was wrong too. Fixed now...Modernist (talk) 04:33, 30 June 2009 (UTC)

I think they are all mentioned in the text now...Modernist (talk) 05:21, 30 June 2009 (UTC)

Great collaboration!

WikiThanks

Vincent's favorite flower is to express gratitude. Thank you,--RPD (talk) 23:39, 28 June 2009 (UTC)

Much appreciated, thank you.You have also done a great job...Modernist (talk) 23:53, 28 June 2009 (UTC)

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Vincent van Gogh PR

You were part of the group of editors who contributed over 500 edits to the WP:GAR of Vincent van Gogh. There was talk page discussion of nominating his article for WP:FAC, but I think WP:PR is a better next step. Please watch and assist at Wikipedia:Peer review/Vincent van Gogh/archive2. Hopefully, then we can pursue a WP:FA.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 23:16, 1 July 2009 (UTC)

Thanks Tony, I've watchlisted it...Modernist (talk) 01:37, 2 July 2009 (UTC)

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Heads up

Are you following the discussion on WR?[4] I think Kato/Hoary is about right on this. Shame. Ceoil (talk) 07:43, 12 July 2009 (UTC)

Probably it's a good idea to not upload images until this thing works itself out...Modernist (talk) 13:01, 12 July 2009 (UTC)

GA reassessment of Caravaggio

I have conducted a GA Sweeps reassessment of this article and found a large number of concerns which can be see ay Talk:Caravaggio/GA1. The article has been de-listed, but can be brought back to WP:GAN when these have been addressed. Thanks. Jezhotwells (talk) 15:32, 12 July 2009 (UTC)

Hmm. Too bad...Modernist (talk) 15:37, 12 July 2009 (UTC)

Just a helpful reminder

Re: [5] As per current criteria, an article is still considered an orphan if it has fewer than three other articles linking to it. Sudac Collection currently only has one incoming link so technically it is still an orphan. -- œ^™ 22:16, 15 July 2009 (UTC)

Now I know, thank you...Modernist (talk) 01:20, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

Commons:File:P0055av Ring.jpg

Hi, Could you leave a note on this image, to confirm it's status?

With recent events, It would be nice to be sure :) Sfan00 IMG (talk) 23:10, 18 July 2009 (UTC)

It's a friendly request, to get some details so an image doesn't get deleted at Commons.

Sfan00 IMG (talk) 23:44, 18 July 2009 (UTC)

Done...Its a valuable image needed by the Visual Arts project, that originally came directly from the artist....Modernist (talk) 23:57, 18 July 2009 (UTC)

Art Renewal Center

I have to say, I do appreciate that you just go ahead and say what some of us are thinking... freshacconci talktalk 01:34, 19 July 2009 (UTC)

It's a tough job but somebody has to do it. :)...Modernist (talk) 01:35, 19 July 2009 (UTC)

Decade articles

Do you think you could contribute some prose rather than lists and lists of (predominantly American) sports stars? You might want to cite a few examples of events that are famous even today. Thanks Kransky (talk) 11:40, 19 July 2009 (UTC)

Nothing prevents you from adding information to those articles. I'll think about it, thank you for your comments...Modernist (talk) 12:10, 19 July 2009 (UTC)

Alt text

Have you seen this? I think someday this is going to bite us on the butt on WP:FAR. O well if its not one thing it'll be another. Have you been talking to Liz lately? I get the feeling some cheering up is due. On a totally unrealted note I only discovered the Kinks this weekend. wow. Funny, when I were a lad I always tought the music my father was into was tosh, but as I get older....Maybe the old dog wasn't do foolish afterall! Ceoil (talk) 13:58, 19 July 2009 (UTC)

Hi Ceoil, a picture is still worth a thousand words. I haven't heard from Liz in quite a while, uh oh..., your Dad knew what he was talkin' about...Modernist (talk) 14:18, 19 July 2009 (UTC)

Yep, bless him. I've been listening to the Kinks now for 3 or four hours and its been great. Im very jesous you lived through all this. Ceoil (talk) 19:48, 19 July 2009 (UTC)

The Kinks are great...ah the good old days, how did that go - in the days of old, in the days of gold in the days of 49...Modernist (talk) 20:45, 19 July 2009 (UTC)

Hyperreality

This might be a bit outside of your bailiwick, but if you have a moment, can you take a look at the recent edits to the hyperreality article? This is now 3RR situation, so I am not going to touch the article again, but I would like some other eyes to look at the edits, anyway. You should also take a look at the comment the anonymous editor left on the talk page. I thank you for your time. ---RepublicanJacobite_{The'FortyFive'} 02:06, 20 July 2009 (UTC)

You went above and beyond the call of duty, sir. I appreciate you taking the time, truly. Having referenced the "sex doll," I now think that it is appropriate for that section. Most of the rest of it, though, is bollocks. Cheers! ---RepublicanJacobite_{The'FortyFive'} 03:36, 20 July 2009 (UTC)

Vincent's capitals

Per Talk:Vincent_van_Gogh/Archive_1#Capitalization the usage determined is "Vincent van Gogh", but "Van Gogh". Ty 08:07, 22 July 2009 (UTC)

Fixed...Modernist (talk) 11:11, 22 July 2009 (UTC)

Van der Weyden

I'm trying to improve Van der Weyden... as explained here[[6]] Mick gold (talk) 14:20, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

thanks

thanks for all your assistance and advice in regards to the painting files. Kingturtle (talk) 18:09, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

Glad to help...Modernist (talk) 18:14, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Spam blacklist for www.SaintTitan.com

All these edits are coming from dynamic addresses via Carphone Warehouse's ISP (over 1 million IP addresses). It isn't possible to block all of them, and the destination site has no intrinsic value, so I would support a long-term block of the destination site. Let me know if I can help - Pointillist (talk) 23:32, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

I made the block request here:Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Spam. Lets see what happens. Thanks...Modernist (talk) 23:54, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

FYI, Next time feel free to add this type of request to MediaWiki_talk:Spam-blacklist..;) Thanks for catching this mess, I've added it to the blacklist. Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Spam#Help_needed_with_IP_Spam Cheers--Hu12 (talk) 06:10, 25 July 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for the help...Modernist (talk) 10:58, 25 July 2009 (UTC)

Joanne Gair

Please revisit Joanne Gair. I have never been sent a promotional image before and am not sure about protocol.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 18:26, 25 July 2009 (UTC)

Tony - As far as I know self-promotional images have to be released via CC-BY-2.0...Modernist (talk) 21:27, 25 July 2009 (UTC)

Well done

Your recent edits to the 1940s reflect what I think these articles should be about - a brief, comprehensive, and strategic view of the decade (in this case, of the cinema of the era). It makes for better reading than lists of people or dot points of incidents. Well done! Kransky (talk) 09:19, 26 July 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for your comments...Modernist (talk) 11:46, 26 July 2009 (UTC)

A slumber did my spirit seal

If the above page being redlinked is what prevents you from support The Lucy poems at FAC, I can supply a page on the poem. Creative differences and other problems obstructed its creation before. If soneone else chimes in and would rather prefer to be the creator, as he created some of the other pages, then I will differ to him on the matter. Ottava Rima (talk) 23:07, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

Thanks Ottava, I have read the poem, I feel that creating or starting that article is important even if it needs to be further developed over time. I am wanting to support the Lucy Poems and hopefully it'll get done. I'd volunteer except I differ to those that know so much more than I do about the poems...Modernist (talk) 23:41, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

Done. A slumber did my spirit seal. Unfortunately, someone posted some info there, which was mostly copied from the main article and may cause some problems bringing it to DYK, which would be unfortunate. Ottava Rima (talk) 01:25, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

By the way, I have many, many works on Wordsworth, as he is part of my field. If there are any other poems that you would like to see bluelinked, please feel free to ask. I have been working hard to try and cover all of the major Coleridge works as I slowly sweep back and forth over the Romantic poets. Ottava Rima (talk) 01:26, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Once again, thanks and well done...Modernist (talk) 01:35, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for the help

It seems every two weeks or so an editor like this pops up. All for an artist trained by Arno Breker! freshacconci talktalk 14:43, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

I'll keep my eye on it...Modernist (talk) 14:44, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

Vincent Van Gogh

If you want to nominate, Vincent Van Gogh for WP:FA, I will help as a co-nom. I still think more text needs to be added, but the article is making progress and the eyes of the FAC community might helpit to move forward.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 21:01, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

Thanks Tony, I think it is nearly there, let me give it some thought, it does need some additional text...Modernist (talk) 21:52, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

Guys I think its still to erly. I'm following this closely, and impressed by the work from both of ye, however give it a wee bit more time yet. Its vey close though I agree. Ceoil (talk) 19:59, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

I hear you. I'm still adding to the lead, thanks for your input...Modernist (talk) 20:20, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

I am going to get going on the WP:ALT text.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 21:28, 5 August 2009 (UTC)

Thanks Tony, I will continue to expand the text as time permits...Modernist (talk) 21:43, 5 August 2009 (UTC)

I think the density of images might be ok for GA, but painful as it is, this will cause a problem in an FAC. A good number will need to be cut, and I think ye need to be judicious and detached here. It will be a tough call, but better to do it before the glare of FAC. Modernist, remember the same problem with CDF. Ceoil (talk) 16:28, 9 August 2009 (UTC)

One other thing, Tony mentioned that the text needs to be expanded in areas, and I agree. However, rather than ending up with a massive page (it is alrealy huge), greater use of summary style needs to be made. Some areas are over detailed and can be spun out, making way for other sections that will provide greater balance of coverage. Thoughts? Ceoil (talk) 16:38, 9 August 2009 (UTC)

I agree that we will never get through FAC with so many images. A gallery like the one at Friedrich might help. I created a gallery with text as I did with Caspar David Friedrich but Tony dispersed it...I can recreate a similar smaller one if Tony and whoever else joins in to help can agree that is the way to succeed. I expanded the lead and I don't intend to write anymore right now.

Ceoil part of the problem is that Van Gogh is so famous and so popular that my impulse is to try to cover everything as we have now. I am not sure what you mean by summary style...his life story is very well ingrained in our collective imaginations...I hope you, Tyrenius, Rogo, Johnbod, JNW, Litho, Liz, Outriggr, Yomangani and others can lend a hand when the time comes. Tony is working on alt text for the images, I just did a couple. I appreciate your input...Modernist (talk) 18:17, 9 August 2009 (UTC)

I think reduce the images now, because if that trimming process happens during the FAC, it will just create an impression. And help tends to come late Modernist, just keep on putting in the hard work and it will work out. I think there is a really great page already there, only tidying is needed at this stage, small bits and pieces. Darkest before dawn. Ceoil (talk) 20:39, 9 August 2009 (UTC)

I expanded the lead and I don't intend to write anymore right now. Yeah, a full ce is whats most needed now, and i'll help ye where I can. This might take us time, but it will be worthwile. Ceoil (talk) 21:00, 9 August 2009 (UTC)

O and Modernist, you have written over 7 FAC's now; I think thats fairly bloody good experience and you certainly know whats what. Dont let Tony override what your gut tells you. Ceoil (talk) 21:10, 9 August 2009 (UTC)

I would concur. I just commented on the talk page that I defer to you art folks on most issues. The article continues to be only 43KB of prose. My expectation of an article about a person like this would be a 50-55KB main article, leaning toward the high side as it relates to WP:SIZE. Also, I would surely revise the WP:LEAD to be within policy of 4 paragraph max. Five is a surefire FAC problem.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 13:29, 10 August 2009 (UTC)

Agree on the lead. 5 paras is messy. Difficult career to summarise though, there is so much to say. Ceoil (talk) 23:35, 10 August 2009 (UTC)

I will work on shortening it to 4; and then eventually adding some more gossip :)Modernist (talk) 23:38, 10 August 2009 (UTC)

Some dirt might spice it up real good! Lets dish all in the 3rd para. Ceoil (talk) 00:28, 11 August 2009 (UTC)

That is the place of choice...Modernist (talk) 00:30, 11 August 2009 (UTC)

To Tony; before going an additional 15KB, I'd like to see the existing prose tightened. Its verbose, loose and listy in places, I think a concentrated ce from all involved is whats most needed now. I admit the density of images bothers me; I think from an astetic POV the ratio of pics to text is overraught, but also, on a relatively slow connection here, it takes ages for me to refresh the page. Ceoil (talk) 01:01, 11 August 2009 (UTC)

More can be said about the paintings as well...Modernist (talk) 01:06, 11 August 2009 (UTC)

Have you seen this doc[7]? I have an avi copy; if you are on any peer to peer network I can pass it on. Its 760Mb, and Schama is as irrating as ever, but still its essential viewing. Ceoil (talk) 12:03, 16 August 2009 (UTC)

One other thing, do you have many of the books used as sources? I dont, but have order a few and expect to have them around next weekend or early the week after. I would like to replace as many of the web souces as possible, I think its best aslo that we check each and ever existing source used, tiresome as that is, but its probably safest. Ceoil (talk) 12:07, 16 August 2009 (UTC)

It looks like the whole world is watching...I have Tralbaut, Marc Edo. Vincent van Gogh, Hulsker, Jan. The Complete Van Gogh, Rewald, John. Studies in Post-Impressionism, Rewald, John. Post-Impressionism: From van Gogh to Gauguin, Pickvance, Ronald. Van Gogh In Saint-Rémy and Auvers, Pickvance, Ronald. Van Gogh in Arles, - and I picked up another book the other day Van Gogh by Judy Sund that hasn't been used yet. However I haven't seen the Rewald's for some time, I'll have to search them out if I need to. By the way Litho didn't respond, maybe you should ping him. Ceoil I want to have a great article with the paintings. If we have to cut the paintings to please the FA folks, then I'm outta here. Agree with you about Dali by the way, and Miro of course....Modernist (talk) 12:27, 16 August 2009 (UTC)

Re paintings; I know and I softened to the idea after finding the work you are doing on the galleries in user space - its great! This is going to be a very long article, I think we can accommodate quite a lot of thumbs. I'm going to leave it to you to decide what is appropriate, and I'll back you up whatever you decide. O and thats a lot of books! Ceoil (talk) 12:37, 16 August 2009 (UTC)

I'm a bit worried about the Dali posting, I wasn't getting at Ty as he was only peace making and preventing a heated battle. I havn't figured out how to adjust the color on an individual page; could you show by maybe tirning the infobox bar on Bacon's page orange? <Hint hint> And I think Outriggr speaks german? Ceoil (talk) 12:44, 16 August 2009 (UTC)Ceoil (talk) 12:41, 16 August 2009 (UTC)

Done..so let riggr earn his keep..Ty and I had to fight just to keep the blue about a year ago...Modernist (talk) 12:59, 16 August 2009 (UTC)

Thanks, looks great. I just watched a doc on Bacon this moring, ach I really love that man. Modernist, I be interested to know what you think of this. Its very impressionistic, sound wise everything just blends together and it reminds me of the feeling of half awake dreams you sometimes get before nodding off. You need to listen at low volume, with the bass turned up. Its from perhalps my favourite album of all time, one which Wesley brought to FA. Ceoil (talk) 13:04, 16 August 2009 (UTC)

Visually stunning act, I guess you gotta be there though...Modernist (talk) 13:13, 16 August 2009 (UTC)

O well, was worth a try. Talk to you later. Ceoil (talk) 13:38, 16 August 2009 (UTC)

Its not a live recording, its the studio version. If it sounds twisted, backwards, broken and discordant, thats how its supposed to sound. Listen again. Like John Cage; but with a tune and a 140 bpm drum kick (if you listen really closely). Ceoil (talk) 20:04, 16 August 2009 (UTC)

Thanks Ceoil, I'll give it another look. hmmm, they sound more like La Monte Young than John Cage to me though, I like them...Modernist (talk) 20:11, 16 August 2009 (UTC)

I actually dont know La Monte Young; I've read about him a lot, indirectly through the other 1960s minimalists and of course the Velves, but I've never heard his work. I know he specialised for a long time in drones, and of course thats what the link above is all about. Must investigate...Ceoil (talk) 00:11, 18 August 2009 (UTC)

Re. Robert Petrick

I have mentioned you at User_talk:Chase_me_ladies,_I'm_the_Cavalry#Robert_Petrick. Ty 23:50, 5 August 2009 (UTC)

Felipe Jesus Consalvos

Please read my comments in Talk:Collage. Klyber (talk) 02:35, 18 August 2009 (UTC)

Commented there...Modernist (talk) 10:12, 18 August 2009 (UTC)

Caspar David Friedrich

I was in the middle of updating the infobox for this page. Why did you remove it? It provides organized information at a glance and makes an article richer.AlexGWU (talk) 19:46, 21 August 2009 (UTC)

It's a big thorn in the side of most WP:WPVA members. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Caspar_David_Friedrich#Infobox_revert for an intro to this issue... Lithoderm 19:51, 21 August 2009 (UTC)

I know...Modernist (talk) 19:55, 21 August 2009 (UTC)

I read your response on my talk page and also read the links provided here above. I also respect the hard work and the precision of the editors in most of the VA articles. I am not reverting this article, but in general I think the infobox provides an added value to the articles and for the public, simply because there are always a percentage of people who may just be looking for that very summary of information. When the technology exists why deprive people/researchers of this feature? AlexGWU (talk) 22:59, 21 August 2009 (UTC)

As I have said to you before - keep up the good work Alex, but stay in the present...Modernist (talk) 04:22, 22 August 2009 (UTC)

Page watch

I know you are a very efficient art page watcher. If you would not mind, I would like assistance watching Post-black art.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 21:43, 22 August 2009 (UTC)

I'll keep an eye on it Tony...Modernist (talk) 22:12, 22 August 2009 (UTC)

Goya

Thanks for the edits. Very reassuring to see you have an eye on the page. Ceoil (talk) 16:15, 30 August 2009 (UTC)

You guys are both doing a good job with an important and worthy article...Modernist (talk) 16:23, 30 August 2009 (UTC)

I am expecting that you guys will be come we guys'? I would not be confident enough to take the page with out ya. I can do the writing, but I need more informed eyes to keep watch. Ceoil (talk) 16:32, 30 August 2009 (UTC)

Thats what we do - create art from chaos :)...Modernist (talk) 16:38, 30 August 2009 (UTC)

He he. Pity Liz is inactive. I am asking around, we might be able to ressurect the old FA team yet. I think this can easily be done alongside Vincent. Appropus of nothing; here is a nice link [8] (from mdm Butterfly). Ceoil (talk) 16:42, 30 August 2009 (UTC)

Now that is a great work, thank you...Modernist (talk) 16:57, 30 August 2009 (UTC)

Did I hear my name? Kafka Liz (talk) 15:59, 2 September 2009 (UTC)

You did indeed...Modernist (talk) 16:02, 2 September 2009 (UTC)

I owe you an email, I think, about my recent trip. Really can't say more here, except that I met some of those big house dwellers up close and personal. Kafka Liz (talk) 16:07, 2 September 2009 (UTC)

Sounds interesting...Modernist (talk) 16:11, 2 September 2009 (UTC)

It's probably something you had to be there for - the content is probably less interesting than the context. Still... Kafka Liz (talk) 16:16, 2 September 2009 (UTC)

Memorable, haunting, unforgettable, come to mind, even after all these years...Modernist (talk) 16:21, 2 September 2009 (UTC)

The experience... left me a bit gobsmacked, as they say (or used to, perhaps). On my way out the door, but... ! Kafka Liz (talk) 16:27, 2 September 2009 (UTC) (gah. more later!)

Have finally written said email. Hope it's not too dull... Kafka Liz (talk) 21:43, 18 September 2009 (UTC)

Interesting tale, sent you a response, thanks...Modernist (talk) 22:32, 18 September 2009 (UTC)

Would you mind giving a view at [9]. Ceoil (talk) 23:32, 25 September 2009 (UTC)

You're invited...

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Retirement

Thank you for your message, I appreciate it. This was not planned, and it was only a recent incident that pushed me to this decision. I wish it had not gone this way. Thanks again. ---RepublicanJacobite_{The'FortyFive'} 15:01, 2 September 2009 (UTC)

You are a good editor, take a break, I hope that you reconsider...Modernist (talk) 15:03, 2 September 2009 (UTC)

Hemingway

Thanks for putting in the protection request -- I had to log off and didn't have time, so sent up a help signal of sorts. Not sure I should be editing the article, but I have the biographies on my desk, and in general I think the Hemingway article on Wikipedia should be of better quality, so I'm adding to it as I have time. Hope that's okay. Thanks again. Truthkeeper88 (talk) 01:15, 3 September 2009 (UTC)

I'm pleased that you are working on the article, it needs work, Hemingway is an important 20th century literary icon...Modernist (talk) 01:19, 3 September 2009 (UTC)

Hi, I was wondering whether you could help me upload some images? This is of Hemingway's grave on flickr, and this of the memorial which is separate. If either of these could be used in the article, then that section can be cleaned up a bit, but I've never actually uploaded an image. Thanks. Truthkeeper88 (talk) 00:15, 4 September 2009 (UTC)

The Flickr image is copyrighted by the uploader, so someone will have to send them a message convincing them to change their claim on it to Creative Commons 3.0 Generic, allowing derivative works and commercial use. I should be able to do that over the weekend, as I've done it with two other pictures before. They're usually happy to oblige in that respect. As for the other one, pffffhhh, who knows what its copyright status is? If only one could cherry-pick the best images on the internet. It would have to uploaded under fair use if we were to use it. I tend to look on Flickr before I look anywhere else because there is a built in mechanism on the site whereby I can contact the creator and have them change the license, without having to fool about with email and OTRS. This group on Flickr appears to have pics from both the grave and the memorial. See if anything there is usable and get back to me. (Sorry to be a somewhat aggressive talk page stalker, Modernist!) Lithoderm 01:29, 4 September 2009 (UTC)

Sorry, Modernist, I should have put this on the article talkpage. This from the Flickr group is fine. I'm not sure the memorial is necessary. Thanks for the response. Truthkeeper88 (talk) 02:28, 4 September 2009 (UTC)

Litho is the best at this issue. I've been engaged in real stuff, but I'll do what I can...Modernist (talk) 02:33, 4 September 2009 (UTC)

OK, I've messaged the uploader of the Flickr image. I'll have to wait before a response before I can upload it; at this stage I can't promise anything. I'll check my flickr acct periodically. Lithoderm 03:23, 4 September 2009 (UTC)

Thanks again, appreciated...Modernist (talk) 03:25, 4 September 2009 (UTC)

AE discussion

Thanks for letting me know; I seem to have missed all the excitement. Jayjg ^(talk) 01:25, 3 September 2009 (UTC)

I'm glad to help, yeah, probably just as well that you missed the fireworks...Modernist (talk) 01:27, 3 September 2009 (UTC)

Doing our best

Quite so. I look forward to working with you. -RepublicanJacobite_{The'FortyFive'}

I wish the best to you concerning your father, I hope he gets well...Modernist (talk) 14:55, 4 September 2009 (UTC)

Las Meninas

I think this para just crept in[10], can you take a look; its poorly formed at present, at best. Ceoil (talk) 03:48, 5 September 2009 (UTC)

I think it's a fringe theory, unproven, primarily because the Royal couple might well have been standing there anyway. A footnote yes, at best; expendable...Modernist (talk) 04:17, 5 September 2009 (UTC)

Just too literalist - How many children had Lady Macbeth?. Johnbod (talk) 04:28, 5 September 2009 (UTC)

Exactly, as though any of it really matters, or says anything...Modernist (talk) 04:33, 5 September 2009 (UTC)

Gone. Just goes to show how articles naturally depreciate if not watched. Ceoil (talk) 10:38, 5 September 2009 (UTC)

Portal:Sharks

Can't believe I didn't think of the Hirst one! I've added that and The Gulf Stream to the culture section, in an attempt to counterbalance Shark Tale and Street Sharks... Any more you know are very welcome, thanks for your help. J Milburn (talk) 19:18, 6 September 2009 (UTC)

I'll give it some more thought...:)Modernist (talk) 19:25, 6 September 2009 (UTC)

Muses

He isn't! I think placing work by this minor sculptor at the intro to an article discussing the very nature of sculpture is silly; however, I don't have the inclination to make an issue of this. I'm sure that when the article receives due attention (it is painfully substandard) the placement of images will be duly improved. Ελληνικά όρος ή φράση (talk) 18:17, 10 September 2009 (UTC)

I appreciate your opinion, although I disagree...Modernist (talk) 18:30, 10 September 2009 (UTC)

Fair enough :) Ελληνικά όρος ή φράση (talk) 02:48, 11 September 2009 (UTC)

Lichtenstein

We are in agreement then. Ty 03:08, 12 September 2009 (UTC)

Thanks, I hope things calm down over there...Modernist (talk) 12:01, 12 September 2009 (UTC)

I agree with Ty in that the comic image should be included, and while the pic uploaded was put together in good faith, it is not a fair comparison. I have watchlised the page anyhow. Ceoil (talk) 12:55, 12 September 2009 (UTC)

Appreciate that, I think we all agree...Modernist (talk) 12:57, 12 September 2009 (UTC)

Tune

There is a lot of Beatles going around this week with the release of the box set. So. By the way, great work on the JW article. Ceoil (talk) 06:30, 12 September 2009 (UTC)

Oh boy, I heard the news today...Johnny we hardly knew ye...Thanks Ceoil, what a great genius he was, what a loss...Modernist (talk) 11:30, 12 September 2009 (UTC)

Ping. Ceoil (talk) 13:31, 12 September 2009 (UTC)

Catch it later thanks Ceoil, gotta go now...Modernist (talk) 13:37, 12 September 2009 (UTC)

This is my aplopgy for you know what. Ceoil (talk) 23:53, 12 September 2009 (UTC)

No apology necessary, but now thats a great piece of music, Brian on maracca's and John in the wings....Modernist (talk) 00:06, 13 September 2009 (UTC)

I feel very sorry for Brian in that piece, maracca was a real demotion. A tragic figure, the vid is very revealing. Ceoil (talk) 00:23, 13 September 2009 (UTC)

Truth be told Brian doesn't look too happy there...Modernist (talk) 00:26, 13 September 2009 (UTC)

Yeah, he seems unimpressed. He died soon after, yet to be fair, the Sones were only 'tolerating' his presence at the time. Very sad story. Ceoil (talk) 00:28, 13 September 2009 (UTC)

What can you say, the Stones went on and Brian fell by the wayside...Modernist (talk) 00:37, 13 September 2009 (UTC)

Well Mick is a money grabbing bastard, in my openion. Have you seen Godard's 1968 film excerpt here. Brian in good shape still, though he was at his best in the earlier years when the band was forming and he was a mover and shaker in the pre beatles London scene. So handsome and such a charmer. Ceoil (talk) 00:44, 13 September 2009 (UTC)

It is cool to see Keif upright in the Godard clip for a change, in most of cocksucker blues he is falling off chairs. Ceoil (talk) 00:59, 13 September 2009 (UTC)

Weiss

Thanks. It was one I had intended to start, but it got lost on the way... Ty 03:07, 13 September 2009 (UTC)

Your improvements have really turned it into a good article, I'm also sorry we didn't get to it sooner but better now then later...:) Modernist (talk) 03:10, 13 September 2009 (UTC)

Credit to you for getting it off the ground. If you do a google search for:

"Jerry Weiss" site:http://www.theartistsmagazine-digital.com

you'll find a list of the articles he's written for The Artist's Magazine. Some more material from them could make a good addition with maybe an image from one of the past masters he is analysing, for comparison. There is a six page article in the June 2008 issue on Weiss, which I've used, but that edition is not online. I'll mail you a pdf. Ty 03:33, 13 September 2009 (UTC)

I'll look for it...Modernist (talk) 03:35, 13 September 2009 (UTC)

Just sent. Ty 03:43, 13 September 2009 (UTC)

Got em...Modernist (talk) 04:10, 13 September 2009 (UTC)

Featured article candidates/First Roumanian-American congregation

Thank you for your supportive comments! Jayjg ^(talk) 06:02, 13 September 2009 (UTC)

Reverting my edit

Why did you revert this without explanation? Mahahahaneapneap (talk) 16:30, 13 September 2009 (UTC)

See Talk:The_Raft_of_the_Medusa#Colours. Ty 02:06, 14 September 2009 (UTC)

Cannon

Hi Modernist, I just wanted to let you know that "cannon" is appropriate as both singular and plural.[11] (Cannons is also appropriate for plural.) I generally use "cannon" for both in my writing; please don't change it unilaterally as I use the word so much that it would be easy to miss one and have it be inconsistent. Thanks! Karanacs (talk) 16:56, 21 September 2009 (UTC)

Hi Karanacs please keep them consistent, I actually like cannon better...Modernist (talk) 17:09, 21 September 2009 (UTC)

Thanks, I didn't notice that there were other instances of "..s". I've replaced those now. Karanacs (talk) 17:14, 21 September 2009 (UTC)

Vincent

We need to better arrange the bio section than by where he live at different times. That seems dry and unrevealing to me. I'll take a stab tonight, please jump in. Ceoil (talk) 22:19, 26 September 2009 (UTC)

A question

Hello Modernist.

I'm a periodic contributor to Wikipedia. Perhaps you can give me some info.

Quite some time ago (maybe a year or so ago) I noticed you had added a link for Surrealism-plays.com on the Surrealism page. It was swiftly removed by Republican Jacobite. I am a writer who has studied Surrealism for thirty years (including multiple trips to Paris), and while I've made a number of contributions to Wikipedia over the years (creating new pages and adding to others, usually related to Surrealism), I stopped making any attempts to add to the Surrealism page long ago, because whatever I had to offer was immediately deleted by Republican Jacobite (or others), always without explanation. On a couple of occasions I politely opened discussions on various discussion pages, trying to find out why my contributions were deleted, but never once received a reply.

A week or so ago I made the stupid mistake of adding Surrealism-Plays as a link again. For me, the site is the largest resource for information on Surrealism on the Internet. From the movement's history, to bios, to poetry, to manifestos & writing, to art work...I don't know of another site that offers all of this. As always, I was simply trying to add something for people who are interested in learning about Surrealism.

Of course, Republican Jacobite has resurfaced, deleting the link.

I've never been an excessive Wikipedian, only making periodic contributions when I feel I have some info to offer. But, to be honest, the territorial nature and infighting on this site seems beyond anything I'm interested in being a part of, so I won't make any more contributions.

However, since you are a regular contributor who has, on occasion, been involved on the Surrealism page, I was just curious if you could fill me in on what this is all about. Why does Republican Jacobite constantly delete the contributions of people who are just trying to share info, without any explanation or discussion? And what does he have against the Surrealism-plays site. Check out the site for yourself Surrealism-plays.comand you'll see it currently has more info on Surrealism than any other site on the net. That's the only reason I added it. I thought it might be of help for people interested in learning about Surrealism. But I should have known a well-meaning contribution would somehow just lead to trouble.

In any case, I was just curious from a regular participant if you had any idea why this goes on and what's behind it? It baffles me. Wikipedia is a wonderful idea, and a tremendous opportunity for people to share information. Unfortunately, I guess there are egos involved (about what I still don't understand), and it's driven well-meaning people like myself to no longer contribute.

Just curious if you have any response.

Stanislaw BrechtStanislaw brecht (talk) 05:20, 27 September 2009 (UTC)

Goya

- Cheers! Um, you mentioned chocklate. I am starving. Ceoil (talk) 17:59, 27 September 2009 (UTC)

A moveable feast

Today's treats. Enjoy! JNW (talk) 18:09, 27 September 2009 (UTC)

File:Icecreamsundaesinosaka.jpg

My cup runneth over!..Modernist (talk) 21:11, 27 September 2009 (UTC)

Rice

He's good...Modernist (talk) 02:46, 3 October 2009 (UTC)

Tune

He's young yet and inclinded to emote; but voice[12]. You owe me "1" tune. Ceoil (talk) 02:39, 3 October 2009 (UTC)

Wikis Take Manhattan

WHAT Wikis Take Manhattan is a scavenger hunt and free content photography contest aimed at illustrating Wikipedia and StreetsWiki articles covering sites and street features in Manhattan and across the five boroughs of New York City.

LAST YEAR'S EVENT

• Wikipedia:Wikipedia Takes Manhattan/Fall 2008 (a description of the results, and the uploading party)
• Commons:Wikis Take Manhattan (our cool team galleries)
• Streetfilms: Wikis Take Manhattan (our awesome video)

WINNINGS? The first prize winning team members will get Eye-Fi Share cards, which automatically upload photos from your camera to your computer and to sites like Flickr. And there will also be cool prizes for other top scorers.

WHEN The hunt will take place Saturday, October 10th from 1:00pm to 6:30pm, followed by prizes and celebration.

WHO All Wikipedians and non-Wikipedians are invited to participate in team of up to three (no special knowledge is required at all, just a digital camera and a love of the city). Bring a friend (or two)!

REGISTER The proper place to register your team is here. It's also perfectly possible to register on the day of when you get there, but it will be slightly easier for us if you register beforehand.

WHERE Participants can begin the hunt from either of two locations: one at Columbia University (at the sundial on college walk) and one at The Open Planning Project's fantastic new event space nestled between Chinatown and SoHo. Everyone will end at The Open Planning Project:

• Wikis Take Manhattan page at The Open Planning Project

148 Lafayette Street

between Grand & Howard Streets

FOR UPDATES

Please watchlist Wikipedia:Wikipedia Takes Manhattan. This will have a posting if the event is delayed due to weather or other exigency.

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Thanks for the Vermeer help

Thank you for notifing the author of the article about the plagiarism concering it. I would've done it myself but I had to finish my project on the painting quickly and efficiently and although I would've liked to help, doing so would've been a distraction to my research writing groove. I thank you for taking the time out to help. --Kurtcool2 (talk) 18:34, 5 October 2009 (UTC)