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Jeff Curto - At Home In Time's avatar

Soooo good. Just perfect.

George Slade's avatar

What draws your admiration, Robert? What must you/we admire more?

Robert Kalman's avatar

In this specific instance, the young man, who is only 21, unhoused, and somewhat sad, was delighted that I wanted to make his portrait.

George Slade's avatar

He took your interest as admiration, then. And a positive affirmation? Like Arbus said, people like to be paid attention to?

Robert Kalman's avatar

Exactly right. “The deepest urge in human nature is the desire to be important.” - John Dewey

Donn Dobkin's avatar

This is one of so many excellent portraits by you. I LOVE your book Robert. And also the print you included with the shipment. I'm enjoying it in bits, slowly, and am about halfway through.