I’ve been told I’m a good midcareer manager.
As a result of World War II, European artists migrated to America, enlarging the scene and diminishing Paris as the center. America was beginning its dominance of the art world with the emergence of the Abstract Expressionists.
People see owning a gallery as a way to get rich. I never thought that I could get rich in the art world. I wanted a life in art. I wanted to live with artists. I wanted to make beautiful shows.
I don’t believe in selling art by transparencies. Art is a firsthand experience.
I like the idea of a love story between men. There is a great affection between men, which exists much more in ethnic groups: Latin, Italian, Jewish.
Historically, art has always had a market. When one medieval fiefdom defeated another they would drag back its jewels, gold, tapestries and art objects as the spoils of war. Art equaled power, riches and culture.
The most wonderful time to be in the art world was in the sixties, because it wasn’t a business – there was no business of doing art.
It’s possible to have more than one interest. I’ve been a painter and did summer stock.
I’ve always been in love with the movies. They’re the dreams of the 20th Century.
There is more to representing art than selling art. The life of the gallery is dependent on the renewal and refreshment of its artists and dealers. When that stops happening, it’s the end.
Everything happens through relationships.
Elvis Presley’s music never meant anything to me. Mambo was the music I loved – it spoke to me.
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