Most museums - with all their burdens to pay for exhibitions, administration, and security - really don't have any money really to acquire art, with few exceptions. Eli Broad acquireadministrationart Change image and share on social
Twombly, frankly, was an acquired taste. I was not in love with Twombly the first time I saw one of his paintings. Eli Broad acquirefranklylove Change image and share on social
You don't support politicians in their elections if whoever's seeking money only has a goal to stay in office or get in office. You have to pick the people who are going to do the best job. Eli Broad electiongoaljob Change image and share on social
Art evokes emotion. It doesn't have to be a thing of beauty. Eli Broad artbeautyemotion Change image and share on social
I don't think it makes any sense for an individual to invest in common stocks unless they know the company, work at the company, and so on. Eli Broad commoncompanyindividual Change image and share on social
A lot of executives act like their time is worth more than anyone else's. But I always respect an employee who guards his or her time, even from me. Eli Broad actemployeeexecutive Change image and share on social
I don't see myself as a great discoverer of artists, like Charles Saatchi. Eli Broad artistcharlediscoverer Change image and share on social
What artists think about the world is often different from how we businessmen see it, and I find that an enriching experience. Eli Broad artistbusinessmanenrich Change image and share on social
I don't like to spend time in endless meetings talking about stuff that isn't going to get anything done. I have meetings, but they're short, prompt and to the point. Eli Broad endlessmeetingpoint Change image and share on social
Charity is just writing checks and not being engaged. Philanthropy, to me, is being engaged, not only with your resources but getting people and yourself really involved and doing things that haven't been done before. Eli Broad charitycheckengage share on social
