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An addictive, candid behind-the-scenes look at the art world’s power plays and personalities - fun, gossipy, and eye-opening for art lovers and museum buffs alike.
Making the Mummies Dance: Inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art by Thomas Hoving is a captivating memoir that delves into the behind-the-scenes workings of the Metropolitan Museum of Art during the 1960s and 70s. Hoving's writing style is described as candid, exhilarating, and unapologetic, providing readers with a glimpse into the intrigue, gossip, and dubious methods of acquiring art that characterized his tenure as the museum's director. The book offers insight into the evolution of museum ethics and the professionalization of museums over the last half-century, while also highlighting the fascinating and progressive character of Hoving himself.
1993•448 pages
