Pontus Hultén
Art collector and historian
Born
June 21st, 1924
100 years ago
Died
October 26th, 2006
18 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Sweden
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An influential figure in the art world, played a critical role in the development of several art institutions. Served as the first director of the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, which became a significant venue for contemporary art. Organized numerous important exhibitions including 'The New American Painting' and contributed to establishing the significance of Swedish art on the international stage. Worked extensively on the promotion and preservation of modern art throughout his career.
First director of Moderna Museet in Stockholm
Organized 'The New American Painting' exhibition
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