Quotation by

Jerry Saltz

When museums are built these days, architects, directors, and trustees seem most concerned about social space: places to have parties, eat dinner, wine-and-dine donors. Sure, these are important these days - museums have to bring in money - but they gobbl

Jerry Saltz

Money

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Jerry Saltz is criticizing how modern museums prioritize creating areas for social events and entertaining wealthy supporters over focusing on the art itself. He acknowledges that fundraising is necessary but suggests this focus can overshadow the museum's true purpose.

More by this author

All quotes by Jerry Saltz →

More quotes about Money

See all →

People look at me, and they go, 'You're white, you're smart, you must have went to college. You must have grown up with money.'

The fellow that has no money is poor. The fellow that has nothing but money is poorer still.

Kids are meant to believe that their stepping stone to massive money is 'The X Factor.' Luck is great, but most of life is hard work. We do not celebrate people who have made success out of serious h…

Because I don't take money, I'll go anywhere and do a benefit concert with almost any orchestra.

Nothing except the mint can make money without advertising.

Thankfully, due to the United Kingdom and the commitment of the Westminster government we are able to ensure that money brought in, whether it be from the City of London or from North Sea oil, can be…