Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/James X. Nova
There are several assertions of notability, particularly exhibiting in major Manhattan and Taos galleries, either of which would place the subject in the top tier of living artists; both are major art centeres.  I've read the ''Taos News'', and I know that their website has a very poor archive (my mother lived there for 18 years, she subscribed to the ''Taos News'', and I've visited the town 20 times.)  Thus, the subject would pass under Factor 4 of .  However, what this article really needs is |much better sourcing.  Assuming that can be done, it should be kept.  Ironically, asserting notability and also defamation are virtually mutually exclusive, according to the public figure doctrine.  The nominator often says hurtful comments, but we've gotten used to him
— User:Bearian, 00:40, 11 May 2010 (UTC)
Stance: keep
Cited policy: WP:ARTIST||WP:RS (Wikipedia:Notability)