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of that time seen worthwhile to offer now (in fact, much of them have already been discarded and burned) therefore but three small drawings of increasing confidence of 1957 commence the exposition. they surely provide witness that I don't want to conceal much from you. Thereafter, Brydon and I have fairly scrupulously sought to represent the important emphases of my arts throughout the years. Of course, for reasons of reasonable limitations of exhibition space, funding, previous damage, and destruction, unavailability from prospective lenders, etc. plenty more is missing. But take it from me and the resourceful and relentless Mr. Smith, we are satisfied with the most that we have assembled for you. 

Before closing my remarks, I want to discuss briefly my appearance as artist. I've been told recently from separate sources, par-ticulatly young ones, that I don't look like an artist whatsoever. My nonfiscript clothing, lack of apparent dramatic personal pretensions and notable eccentricities, non-aesthetic non-ascetic physical bulk and somewhat minimal hair style are regarded as insufficient demonstration for artistic status. But all symbolic and ritual conformities considered, my most significant failing is about hair. (And I can't quite "cop out" yet as that big bald artist.) But if you still can't accept me as artist for lack of lengthy hair, would you please try to imagine convicingly that so many lovely curley locks are growing indeed billowing on the inside of my skull. 

Well, to so many people who have helped with this exposition so much fond gratitude. To Annalee and Barnett Newman, thank