The conventional notions of art have changed, and a lot of things done today are considered works of art that would have been rejected in the past. David Rockefeller artchangeconsider Change image and share on social
It is true that I am often startled and even angered and repulsed by the strange directions and provocative content of new forms that seem to pop up every few months. David Rockefeller angercontentdirection Change image and share on social
As children we recognized that we belonged to an unusual, even exceptional, family, but the effect was different on each of us. David Rockefeller belongchildeffect Change image and share on social
I learned more from my mother than from all the art historians and curators who have informed me about technical aspects of art history and art appreciation over the years. David Rockefeller appreciationartaspect Change image and share on social
The attacks on the World Trade Center and the current economic recession, which is particularly powerful in New York City, have put a number of building plans on hold for the time being. David Rockefeller attackbuildcenter Change image and share on social
A museum has to renew its collection to be alive, but that does not mean we give on important old works. David Rockefeller alivecollectiongive Change image and share on social
Eventually, most people felt MoMA had filled a very important gap. David Rockefeller eventuallyfeltfill Change image and share on social
My own interest in art was because of my mother. My father didn't like contemporary art, so he didn't give her large sums to spend. So, she began buying prints and drawings. During my school days, I remember sitting in on many of the early meetings. David Rockefeller artbeginbuy share on social
Father was the eldest son and the heir apparent, and he set the standard for being a Rockefeller very high, so every achievement was taken for granted and perfection was the norm. David Rockefeller achievementapparenteldest Change image and share on social
Mother liked beauty wherever she found it, and she found it in many different places, both in nature and in contemporary art. And that's where they pretty much parted company. Father... anything that was abstract would to him automatically be not very good. David Rockefeller abstractartautomatically share on social
