September 19, 2002

'Art News': Donated Works

Giving art to museums takes the same skills that are used to collect artworks, says Art News (September): "a keen eye, savvy negotiation skills, and a deep appreciation and understanding of the subject."

Museums will become increasingly dependent on donations of artworks, the magazine speculates, because few institutions can afford to buy all the pieces they need to improve their collections. "The market for great works of art has exceeded the ability of most institutions to

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