Henry Geldzahler Quotes

A collection of quotes by Henry Geldzahler.

Henry Geldzahler (1935-1994) was an influential American curator, art historian, and cultural figure. He played a significant role in promoting contemporary art and artists during the 1960s and 1970s. Geldzahler served as the curator of American art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City from 1967 to 1977, where he organized groundbreaking exhibitions like "New York Painting and Sculpture: 1940-1970." Known for his sharp wit and impeccable taste, Geldzahler was a prominent figure in the art world, often seen at the forefront of emerging art movements. His impact on the art scene continues to be celebrated and remembered.

The history of modern art is also the history of the progres

The history of modern art is also the history of the progressive loss of art's audience. Art has increasingly become the concern of the artist and the bafflement of the public.

Henry Geldzahler

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