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Neil Jenney: A Rare Interview with the Bad Painting Pioneer

artist · 2026-04-23

Neil Jenney, a key figure in New York's art scene and a pioneer of the 'bad painting' movement, rarely gives interviews or exhibitions. He identifies with realism, painting green forests and little girls in red dresses. The article explores how he lives and works outside the art world's show business.

Key facts

  • Neil Jenney is a painter associated with realism.
  • He was a pioneer of the 'bad painting' movement.
  • His subjects include green forests and little girls in red dresses.
  • He rarely gives interviews or exhibitions.
  • He is considered one of the most important artists in New York.
  • He lives and works outside the art world's show business.

Entities

Artists

  • Neil Jenney

Locations

  • New York

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