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Independent Lens: Herb And Dorothy

Airs Sunday, January 30, 2011 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

Herb and Dorothy visiting their honeymoon spot, the National Gallery of Art, West Building, in Washington, DC.

Credit: Fine Line Media

Above: Herb and Dorothy visiting their honeymoon spot, the National Gallery of Art, West Building, in Washington, DC.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Do you have an eye for art?

The Vogels had an uncanny ability to select the most cutting-edge art, before others discovered it. The result? A collection worth millions, coveted by every major museum in the U.S. Think you might have what it takes to be a collector? Take the Collector Challenge

He was a postal clerk, and she was a librarian. With their modest means, Herbert and Dorothy Vogel managed to build one of the most important contemporary art collections in history. In "Herb And Dorothy," filmmaker Megumi Sasaki looks at a couple whose passion and disciplines defied stereotypes and redefined what it means to be an art collector.

In August 2009, filmmaker Megumi Sasaki reported that Herb and Dorothy had finally stopped adding to their collection. In 2008, they began distributing work through their national gift project, The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection: 50 Works for 50 States. Although they don’t attend gallery or museum openings as much due to Herb’s health, the couple traveled with the film to many film festivals and screenings, meeting and interacting with the audience.

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Behind The Scenes: Independent Lens: Herb And Dorothy

Above: He was a postal clerk. She was a librarian. With modest means, this couple managed to build one of the most important modern art collections in history. Meet Herbert and Dorothy Vogel, whose shared passion and commitment defied stereotypes and redefined what it means to be an art collector. In this clip, Herb and Dorothy Vogel travel the festival circuit with filmmaker Megumi Sasaki, sharing their passion for art and the story of their extraordinary lives. At museums and theaters across the country they are feted by crowds of artists, collectors and admirers.

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Video Excerpt: Independent Lens: Herb And Dorothy

Above: He was a postal clerk. She was a librarian. With modest means, this couple managed to build one of the most important modern art collections in history. Meet Herbert and Dorothy Vogel, whose shared passion and commitment defied stereotypes and redefined what it means to be an art collector. In this clip, Herb would negotiate the lowest prices for the best (and most) art he could get.

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