Albert Eugene Gallatin

Albert Eugene Gallatin was born on January 1, 1881 and died on May 23, 1952.

Gallatin was born in New York City.

Gallatin was a prominent American art collector, art historian, and artist.

Gallatin is known for his innovative approach to collecting, exhibiting, and promoting modern art in America.

Gallatin established the Museum of Living Art at New York University, which became a leading center for modern art in the 1930s. He also founded the Gallery of Living Art, the Museum of Non-Objective Painting, and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation.

Gallatin collected and promoted artists such as Piet Mondrian, Wassily Kandinsky, and Alexander Calder, among others.

The purpose of the Museum of Non-Objective Painting was to exhibit and promote abstract and non-objective art to the American public.

Gallatin envisioned the Museum of Living Art as a place where the public could interact and engage with modern art, and where artists could experiment and showcase their works.

Gallatin believed that modern art was essential for cultural advancement and that it reflected the spirit of the times.

Gallatin's legacy includes his contributions to modern art education and his efforts to make avant-garde art more accessible to the American public. His influence can still be seen today in institutions like the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.