“Theo had a real knack for recognizing genius when he saw it. He tirelessly promoted Gauguin and never gave up hope on Pissarro, even though the paintings didn't sell at all.”
“Our works were acquired in a legal way according to the practice at the time. Today, the situation is quite different. The finds evidently now stay in the countries. The issue today relates to the acquisition of new pieces.”
“I was very enthusiastic about that. The Meier building was maybe not such a great place to show art. These buildings are not too big, and very clever. They are perfect spaces for art.”
“Many felt the need to reinforce cultural relations to help get over this. This was a strong feeling, that culture could transcend what was taking place in politics.”
