"The breadth of the collection and sheer size of the museum surprised me, and the fact that it was originally planned to be four times larger. I'm also thrilled by the daily experience of walking through the beautifully renovated Arts of Asia galleries to get to my office every day."
"It's a great collection and has its strengths. I don't think it's provincial, in this area, to look to collect more world-class artists who call Brooklyn home. It's also important to follow artists' lead in considering some of the defining issues of our time."
"The current moment—which is pretty grim for all living things—presents an opportunity for museums as places."
Robert Wiesenberger has been appointed as the Barbara and John Vogelstein Senior Curator of Contemporary Art at the Brooklyn Museum. He is surprised by the museum's extensive collection and size, originally intended to be much larger. Wiesenberger aims to grow the collection by focusing on world-class artists in Brooklyn and addressing contemporary issues such as environmental collapse and the impact of technology on humanity. He also sees potential for museums to thrive in the current challenging market environment.
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