Book · 2018 · Older artists
Old in art school
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One was this book White Walling by the art critic Aruna duza and the other was Olden Art School by NE painter or n Irvin painter who's probably best known for her history books.
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She wrote this book called Old in Art School about her a she's like the peak of her profession. She's done everything you could.
Ryan Holiday The Daily Stoic · Jul 2025 Why people recommend it
Old in Art School by Nell Irvin Painter is a captivating memoir chronicling the renowned historian's journey as she steps away from her established academic career to enroll in a rigorous BFA program at the Rhode Island School of Design. The book has received high praise and critical acclaim across literary and philosophy podcasts. On The Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday recommended Painter's memoir to James Altucher, pointing out that the author undertook this creative pivot while already standing at the absolute peak of her academic profession after achieving virtually everything possible in her primary field. Similarly, on The Book Review, critic Jennifer Szalai reviewed the memoir alongside other notable cultural works, acknowledging Painter's widespread renown for her distinguished history books before discussing this fresh artistic endeavor. Both commentators emphasized the inspirational nature of the memoir, celebrating it as a testament to lifelong learning, creative bravery, and the willingness to humble oneself by starting over in an entirely new discipline later in life.
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Jennifer Szalai one was this book White Walling by the art critic Aruna duza and the other was Olden Art School by NE paint… 1
“one was this book White Walling by the art critic Aruna duza and the other was Olden Art School by NE painter or n Irvin painter who's probably best known for her history books”
Ryan Holiday She wrote this book called Old in Art School about her a she's like the peak of her profession. She's done… 1
“She wrote this book called Old in Art School about her a she's like the peak of her profession. She's done everything you could.”