Herb & Dorothy 50x50 (2013)
50 works of art to 50 states. 2500 extraordinary gifts from one ordinary couple.
A follow up to award winning documentary 'Herb & Dorothy', the film captures the ordinary couple's extraordinary gift of art to the nation as they close the door on their life as collectors. When Herb and Dorothy Vogel, a retired postal clerk and librarian, began collecting works of contemporary art in the 1960s, they never imagined it would outgrow their one bedroom Manhattan apartment and spread throughout America. 50 years later, the collection is nearly 5,000 pieces and worth millions. Refusing to sell, the couple launches an unprecedented gift project giving artworks to one museum in all 50 states. The film journeys around the country with the Vogels, meeting artists who are famous or unknown, often controversial, striking today's society with questions about art and its survival.
Cast
- Dorothy Vogel - Herself
- Herbert Vogel - Himself
- Paula Antebi - Herself - Herb's sister
- Robert Barry - Himself - Artist
- Lisa Bradley - Herself - Artist
- Chuck Close - Himself - Artist
- Charles Clough - Himself - Artist
Keywords
art collector, contemporary art, woman director, art museum
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Herb & Dorothy 50x50 about?
- A follow up to award winning documentary 'Herb & Dorothy', the film captures the ordinary couple's extraordinary gift of art to the nation as they close the door on their life as collectors. When Herb and Dorothy Vogel, a retired postal clerk and librarian, began collecting works of contemporary art in the 1960s, they never imagined it would outgrow their one bedroom Manhattan apartment and spread throughout America. 50 years later, the collection is nearly 5,000 pieces and worth millions. Refusing to sell, the couple launches an unprecedented gift project giving artworks to one museum in all 50 states. The film journeys around the country with the Vogels, meeting artists who are famous or unknown, often controversial, striking today's society with questions about art and its survival.
- Who directed Herb & Dorothy 50x50?
- Herb & Dorothy 50x50 was directed by Megumi Sasaki.
- Who stars in Herb & Dorothy 50x50?
- Herb & Dorothy 50x50 stars Dorothy Vogel, Herbert Vogel, Paula Antebi, Robert Barry, Lisa Bradley, Chuck Close.
- How long is Herb & Dorothy 50x50?
- Herb & Dorothy 50x50 has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Herb & Dorothy 50x50?
- Herb & Dorothy 50x50 is a Documentary film.