The Jewish Dealer Who Bought Art Hated by the Nazis – and Created One of the Greatest Collections Ever Seen

Heinz Berggruen, a Jewish refugee from Nazi Germany, built one of the most impressive private art collections of the 20th century.

The collection, now exhibited at the National Gallery of Australia, includes works by Cézanne, Picasso, and Giacometti.

Berggruen’s legacy not only preserved art despised by the Nazis but also affirmed the importance of cultural resilience and memory.

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