Why Children's Drawings Fascinate Us
A video by French illustrator Delphine Burrus for The School of Life explores the growing appeal of children's drawings. It traces this interest to modern adults' need for escape from rigid, scheduled lives that leave little room for imagination and play. The video references an anecdote about Robert Kennedy replacing paintings in his new office at the US Department of Justice in 1962 with his children's drawings, a choice once seen as odd but now emblematic of a broader cultural shift.
Key facts
- Video by Delphine Burrus for The School of Life
- Explores why children's drawings are increasingly appreciated
- Anecdote about Robert Kennedy in 1962
- Kennedy replaced paintings with his children's drawings in his office
- The choice was considered bizarre at the time
- Interest linked to modern life's rigidity and lack of imagination
- Video published on Artribune in 2018
- Artribune is an Italian art and culture platform founded in 2011
Entities
Artists
- Delphine Burrus
Institutions
- The School of Life
- US Department of Justice
- Artribune