Richard H. Glanton, Combative Head of Barnes Foundation, Dies at 79
NYT > Business1h ago
In brief
Richard H. Glanton, a prominent figure in the art world, has passed away at 79. He was known for his tenure as head of the Barnes Foundation.
Glanton made headlines in the 1990s for taking a controversial approach to fundraising, touring 80 paintings despite the founder's objections, to support a renovation project.
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“In the 1990s, he took 80 of the art institution’s paintings on tour — going against the founder’s wishes — to raise money for a renovation.”
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