The role of a museum of modern art is to make a good selection and identify what we believe to be the coming movements, and that requires taste.
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A museum has to renew its collection to be alive, but that does not mean we give on important old works.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Museums must update their collections while still appreciating the value of classic works.
David Rockefeller emphasizes the importance of museums evolving by incorporating new pieces into their collections. However, he also stresses that this renewal should not come at the cost of neglecting significant historical works, as both new and old play vital roles in the cultural narrative of a museum.
Themes
MuseumCollectionArtRenewalHistory
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech at an art gala highlighting the balance between old and new art.
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