Dec 31, 2009

Thomas Hoving, former Director to the Metropolitan Musem of Art, dead at 78

Wow. I did not realize Thomas Hoving died a few weeks ago, but he is a very interesting man in the art world. Read his New York Times Obituary here.

An eccentric man, art collector, and man responsible for transforming and revitalizing the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC, was not just a mover and shaker with the politcal art elites, he also loved sharing his excitement about good art with the populace. I will miss his enthusiasm. Among things you may remember him for, if you ever saw the movie, Who the #$&% Is Jackson Pollock?, he was one of the experts who viewed the disputed Pollock painting found at a garage sale for $5, and stated his expert opinion that it was a fake. From time to time, he also did online video reviews of artworks and shows for ARTNet.com called, My Eye with Thomas Hoving. Enjoy this video of him below, as we say Good bye, and thanks for spreading the word:






Rest In Masterpiece.

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