Herb & Dorothy

The story of Herb and Dorothy made me understand how much art can truly mean to certain people.  This couple had low income; Herb working at a post office, and Dorothy being a librarian.  Even though they did not have the significant amount of money like other art collectors, they managed to create one of the most important contemporary art collections in history.  The two devoted all of Herb's salary to purchase art they enjoyed, and lived off of Dorothy's paycheck.  When purchasing the art work, they followed two rules: the piece had to be affordable, and it had to be small enough to fit in their one bedroom apartment.  After 30 years, the Vogels collected over 2,000 pieces.  The couple's dedication and love for art made me realize how much hobbies and collections can really mean to someone.  The two cherished their collection and spent a large portion of their life and about half of their income to invest in something they love; art.