Brazen Optimism, Shameless Optimism – Two New Superpowers of Optimism

11/09/2024 11 min

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Episode Synopsis

Victor Perton read an article by Nancy Princenthal entitled "Amy Sherald, Brazen Optimist" subtitled, "In an exhibition at the SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the artist known for her portraits of Michelle Obama and Breonna Taylor is showing how much else she can do."

Nancy concludes, "Least of all does she embrace bitter endings. Shameless optimism is her second act."

Brazen Optimism. Shameless Optimism. Neither were in Victor's list of optimism superpowers – they are now added. Victor reflects on the power of brazen optimism and shameless optimism added to his toolkit of optimism.

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