20 October 2008

Art and Modesty

As featured in the November W Magazine- Herbert and Dorothy Vogel speak on their some 4,500 piece collection of modern art. Both from modest backgrounds, Herbert a retired postal worker, connected with Dorothy, a former librarian, when he took an interest in learning about art. More impressive than their collection and its worth- is that the Vogel's have never sold a piece. A marker of true passion- not even the temptation of securing them as millionaires, offers a temptation to the couple. In fact, at one point they began to live off Dorothy's earnings and devoting Herbert's entire salary to building their collection.

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