The opening of the exhibition of the Society of Independent Artists in Manhattan (TIME, March 17) has been followed by several events that show the distinctly independent character of the various artists belonging to the Society:
¶ A few days ago, the President of the Society instructed the Secretary to show a sign reading KEEP YOUR HAT ON near the entrance to the exhibition, this being an effort to start the European custom in this country. Charles Duncan, with a group of other painters, objected: "One should show respect to Art."
¶ At the...
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