Agnes Gund

El Museo del Barrio: Fifth Avenue on Fire

Jim Luce | Posted 11.12.2009 | New York


Jim Luce

Forty years ago, El Museo del Barrio was a dream contained in a single classroom so far north that “sophisticated” Manhattanites would not...

The Obamas: An Opening in the Arts

Agnes Gund | Posted 08.30.2009 | New York


Agnes Gund

In our shifting global context, the President can and should press the State Department and other government agencies to promote art and artists on the world stage.

Obama, the Arts, and Soft Power

Raymond J. Learsy | Posted 08.11.2009 | Entertainment


Raymond J. Learsy

I have always been struck by the paucity of interest and support our government gives to the arts. In Obama's opinion it appears the arts have become essential to reengage our standing in the world.