In just a few short years he was heralded by other major figures in American art, and he received the support of influential patrons such as collector Albert C. Barnes and Hollywood figures Edward G. Robinson, Albert Lewin, and Charles Laughton. (sfgate.com)
Together with the Estate, Hauser & Wirth will develop a new and sustainable model for Chillida - Leku that is sensitive to the artist's vision, centred around a changing programme of exhibitions that position Chillida's work alongside other major figures from the art historical canon and contextualise his practice for future generations. (artmarketmonitor.com)
She also devoured biographies of famous people, particularly presidents, their wives, and other major figures from baseball players to social reformers and robber barons. (inliquid.org)