Review of Beauty Is Embarrassing (2012) by Robert S — 05 Sep 2012

Absolutely delightful. A must see for any true artist.

This review of Beauty Is Embarrassing (2012) was written by Robert S on 05 Sep 2012.

Beauty Is Embarrassing has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Gary Goldstein (1,089) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 06 Sep 2012

As one observer here aptly - and non-hyperbolically - sums it up, White is a founding father of the current state of pop art…

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By Chad B (261) on 05 May 2013

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By Ken Hanke (2,234) for Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) (2,247) on 16 Oct 2012

This isn't necessarily a life-altering work, but there's no denying that the fun White gets out of his work is pretty irresistible…

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By Ann Hornaday (1,919) for Washington Post (9,851) on 18 Oct 2012

Beauty Is Embarrassing stays true to White's own exacting standards: It's thoughtful, skillfully executed and pure pop pleasure, from start to finish…

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By Bill Gibron (1,013) for PopMatters (2,617) on 16 Aug 2012

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By Tom Long (1,693) for Detroit News (2,682) on 18 Jan 2013

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