The Vogels - A Look at their Art Collection (1995)

Over 30 years, a retired postal worker and his wife, a retired librarian, have amassed one of the world's great collections of avant-garde art. But rather than cash in, Herb and Dorothy Vogel are donating all 2,000 pieces to the National Gallery of Art. Mike Wallace reports.

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[yoya]

When you've just given up on people, the Vogels pop up. Thank you for restoring my faith. May you be blessed for eternity.

[pameladewall]

I cried so hard watching this. What a magestic love these 2 people have.

[paolamura]

The advantage is that they can stroll down the street whenever they want, pop into the museum and see all the art that they were keeping in boxes. Not to ignore the fact that they are two tremendously generous persons that were drawn to that particular museum because admission was free...and everybody could enjoy their art...they are an example to all the world 👏👏👏

[JennyYaovancouver]

Knowing these people exist in this world makes my days brighter.

[murderballad]

what a great example of living an honest fun life, together, and have more meaning to it than the worth of possessions from the material world. ♥ -Respect Herb & Dorothy.

[AI-xsfp]

An inspiring couple who reveal their deep passion for art and the possibility it can be for everyone as a collector and finally as a donor so all can enjoy it. Priceless.

[mikedunkle]

we need more people like them in the art world, instead of these greedy bastards we have now a days

[stemikger]

This is what integrity and passion look like!! In a world obsessed with money and greed, these stories should be shown to all high school and college students, they may just end up doing what they love instead of chasing the mighty dollar.

[kristine]

Thank you So very much 💐. You are two exceptional people with a love for art on the right spot 🖼 ❣️ 🖼.

[anthonylopez]

They're so small and beautiful. I love them.

[poetlebrun]

you can feel how genuinely he meant it as he said he would be nothing without her. a true testament to unconditional love, and a gesture hard to ignore.

[AVALON]

They are the sweetest, most inspiring couple besides my parents that personify everything noble and generous a human being can be. Although I must say I'm kind of pissed off at them for making me cry. Bless them.

[conradbo]

What a wonderful couple. The Vogels are really inspirational.

[dansmith]

Wonderful and inspirational couple. I read herb passed away in 2012. But what a wonderful legacy

[sandromazza]

Admiration and Respect are the two words that come to me... :-)

[thegrumpybeaver]

The way these to responded to art 🖼 is the right way to enjoy anything that brings you joy. Do it for love and enjoyment and you will be truly blessed. The artists became their family and the art their children.

[pacificrules]

They are such a humble couple.... and so adorable 🥰🥰

[charmerci]

People like this are extraordinarily rare. Makes me cry.

[RNDClipse]

„What would you be without me?“ and he literally said „I‘d be nothing“ this got me in tears men

[joegug]

I’ve always loved art they are an inspiration to me and my collection