Allen and I were fellow students at the Institute of Fine Arts in the 1950s, and we kept in touch over the years. Just a lovely man and a most discerning eye. Please notify me of plans for a memorial.
Georgia de Havenon
Allen and I became friends when we were both on the Board of the Godwin-Ternbach Museum at Queens College. We would drive to there together and Allen always had an amusing story to tell. His wide knowledge of the art world was extraordinary and I and my husband never tired of being in his company. We will miss Allen very much.
Allen was an enthusiastic board member of Godwin-Ternbach Museum for over 25 years. I met him for the first time two years ago when he shared his latest obsession of objects purchased for our collection during COVID. These timeless Daruma objects, such as scrolls or netsuke, illustrate the story of Bodhidharma bringing Zen Buddhism to Japan in the 4th century, and yet, reach into the present century embodied as dolls, tee shirts for children, or cake molds. We were (and are) working on a research project to create an exhibition that I had hoped Allen would see in his lifetime. His passion is an inspiration.
On behalf of the entire Queens College Community, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire family.
May he Rest in Peace,
Colta Ives
Allen was a scholar, a gentleman, and a lovely guy. We became friends as young art historians trying to build careers at the Metropolitan Museum. His job was in the Education Department, lecturing to adults and young people who were charmed by his knowledge and elegant demeanor. A great cheer went up when he was named Director of the Princeton Art Museum. It was a brilliant appointment and he served brilliantly.
Sometime after we both retired from museum careers, we discovered a mutual enthusiasm for Japanese baskets. I can see his spirit in their ordered intricacy.
Allen and I were fellow students at the Institute of Fine Arts in the 1950s, and we kept in touch over the years. Just a lovely man and a most discerning eye. Please notify me of plans for a memorial.
Allen and I became friends when we were both on the Board of the Godwin-Ternbach Museum at Queens College. We would drive to there together and Allen always had an amusing story to tell. His wide knowledge of the art world was extraordinary and I and my husband never tired of being in his company. We will miss Allen very much.
Allen was an enthusiastic board member of Godwin-Ternbach Museum for over 25 years. I met him for the first time two years ago when he shared his latest obsession of objects purchased for our collection during COVID. These timeless Daruma objects, such as scrolls or netsuke, illustrate the story of Bodhidharma bringing Zen Buddhism to Japan in the 4th century, and yet, reach into the present century embodied as dolls, tee shirts for children, or cake molds. We were (and are) working on a research project to create an exhibition that I had hoped Allen would see in his lifetime. His passion is an inspiration.
On behalf of the entire Queens College Community, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire family.
May he Rest in Peace,
Allen was a scholar, a gentleman, and a lovely guy. We became friends as young art historians trying to build careers at the Metropolitan Museum. His job was in the Education Department, lecturing to adults and young people who were charmed by his knowledge and elegant demeanor. A great cheer went up when he was named Director of the Princeton Art Museum. It was a brilliant appointment and he served brilliantly.
Sometime after we both retired from museum careers, we discovered a mutual enthusiasm for Japanese baskets. I can see his spirit in their ordered intricacy.