Incredible, Eccentric, Accidental: The Life of Art Collector Herbert Lust

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  • Опубліковано 17 січ 2025

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  • @Hank-le4lg
    @Hank-le4lg 5 років тому +153

    Refreshing to see someone that’s not narcissistic and snooty.

  • @marquamfurniture
    @marquamfurniture 5 років тому +103

    8 1/2 minutes that enriched my life.

  • @ew3861
    @ew3861 5 років тому +88

    Fantastic. It’s great to hear someone in his position to talk about luck playing a integral role in his accomplishments. He’s damn right. Cheers. Eric Wolske

    • @usedtobecool6874
      @usedtobecool6874 5 років тому +2

      i don't think luck had much to do with it.........more that he came from two good and wealthy parents.....but still a great story

    • @leona5543
      @leona5543 4 роки тому +6

      @@usedtobecool6874 being born to those parents was the first lucky thing

    • @MTMF.london
      @MTMF.london 4 роки тому +2

      @@usedtobecool6874 He did not come from wealthy parents. He said his father's side of the family are Jewish aristocrats and his mother is working class. His father's family probably fled Europe (from the Nazis) and left all their wealth. He grew up in small town America, certainly not poor but hardly wealthy.

    • @DanielDashnaw
      @DanielDashnaw Рік тому

      His luck started from conception. A humble and likeable member of the lucky sperm club.

  • @patrickbell4314
    @patrickbell4314 5 років тому +57

    Wow! I look forward to old age, surrounded by the art that I love and cursing like a sailor. :-)

  • @kriswillard6011
    @kriswillard6011 4 роки тому +20

    Gosh I just ADORED this interview! What an unpretentious, wise, insightful interview.

    • @aldnor129
      @aldnor129 2 роки тому

      Right?!!!! He was just talking normal and no airs about him and very honest. Loved this interview

  • @harperwelch5147
    @harperwelch5147 4 роки тому +5

    This guy is a treasure! He blows all pretense about Art and Collectors right out the window. It's an authentic journey about falling in love with the unconscious and the visual / experiential notion of art.

  • @chironapolonio
    @chironapolonio 4 роки тому +25

    Eye-popping artworks and to think that they were acquired by someone who, at the time, was not even a conscentious art collector. Unbelievable.

    • @michaelwilcox5168
      @michaelwilcox5168 Рік тому

      He had people around him holding up the guardrails, as well as family money.

  • @michaelbieber4502
    @michaelbieber4502 4 роки тому +9

    Ok soooooo this is the greatest video I've seen on the Internet, it has left me wanting more. VERY INTERESTING.

  • @webwhisper2701
    @webwhisper2701 4 роки тому +8

    Sensational artwork. Terrific insight into some of the life. Great guy- smart, intuitive. Thanks for sharing.

  • @JM-jt2zd
    @JM-jt2zd 5 років тому +75

    Interesting person. He knows he lived...

  • @kalayne6713
    @kalayne6713 4 роки тому +15

    What an interesting man, honest, humble and not afraid to like cats!

  • @yamama3510
    @yamama3510 5 років тому +27

    4:30 that’s a cool $100million sculpture

    • @SCRNSH0T
      @SCRNSH0T 4 роки тому +2

      Now that's something to have in the middle of the room

  • @tedharris7387
    @tedharris7387 5 років тому +25

    Now that guy told the truth ... and lived life each day

  • @tenniswerewolf8095
    @tenniswerewolf8095 4 роки тому +3

    I always come back to this interview. Thank You 🙏🏾

  • @robertschlesinger1342
    @robertschlesinger1342 5 років тому +15

    Great story about a great art collector.

  • @goodboybuddy1
    @goodboybuddy1 5 років тому +27

    Love this guy.

  • @midoann
    @midoann 5 років тому +15

    Thank you distinguish Sotheby's for these astonish high quality videos. For the first time I liked all, but all the art pieces from Mr. Lust. I mean, others collections are jaw dropping but I'm always like " Hmm,, this is too much, or doesn't strike me..." It's a pity only money can make the miracle happen: to own one of these arts. Anyway, I still feel awesome just looking at Sotheby's videos, thank you for making arts accessible to the world.

  • @OMGmyFACE
    @OMGmyFACE 3 роки тому +3

    You can tell from the tone of voice in the staff behind the camera that they were there to talk about _arte_ and didn't expect to be around an actual human being with opinions. Love this guy.

    • @aldnor129
      @aldnor129 2 роки тому +1

      He took the “elitism “ out of the equation and brought it down to humanity 🤌🏻💯♥️

  • @DiamondCutter423
    @DiamondCutter423 3 роки тому +1

    That was a breath of fresh air. Great post.

  • @bigboxbobby2
    @bigboxbobby2 5 років тому +12

    I love your collection man, so original. Fantastic.

  • @missinglink9973
    @missinglink9973 4 роки тому +4

    I love this video. Eccentric and humble and a great collection!!

  • @leonardoluc6362
    @leonardoluc6362 2 роки тому +1

    What a nice intelligent man without an ego at first, thanks for the interview refreshing.

  • @modemarose4497
    @modemarose4497 5 років тому +8

    Today is a SPECTACULAR DaY!!!
    That’s my 2nd Artistic ‘Uh HA’
    moment & it’s barely midday..
    🦾👽🤙

  • @shaktikantadas5663
    @shaktikantadas5663 2 роки тому

    What a brilliant mind!!!
    I stopped breathing for the entire video......That's last word, "Come on!" - takes you to the Moon at least ❤️‍🔥

  • @WolfgangPwnz
    @WolfgangPwnz 4 роки тому +1

    This did not disappoint at all. Loved it.

  • @MTMF.london
    @MTMF.london 4 роки тому +3

    Wow, what a collection. Really interesting life too.

  • @LastTrainToClarkson
    @LastTrainToClarkson 5 років тому +6

    Herbert, great collection. The Robert Indiana story was the best tale, sadly!

  • @aldnor129
    @aldnor129 2 роки тому +1

    I would love to be his friend and just hear all his stories, what a fascinating and funny guy.

  • @lordspucke8938
    @lordspucke8938 5 років тому +2

    awesome guy.smart,good entertainer,very good art taste and above this his great humor! "my cats play with it" haha

  • @ELECTECHNUT
    @ELECTECHNUT 4 роки тому

    1st of all, thank you for posting!
    I love the underlying and unifying elements of this collection, as well as the whimsical juxtaposition provided by a couple of pieces. The narration brought it all to life. 👍

  • @allenbell3734
    @allenbell3734 5 років тому +2

    Wonderful

  • @howdy268
    @howdy268 5 років тому +3

    Amazing

  • @iliapetrovic3582
    @iliapetrovic3582 Рік тому

    Fantastic art. I could listen to this guy all day. Now I’m off for a ham & cheese sandwich!

  • @Nic-tg2ei
    @Nic-tg2ei 5 років тому +2

    What a lovely man.

  • @RussFye
    @RussFye 5 років тому +3

    Awesome Man!

  • @96powerpower
    @96powerpower 3 роки тому

    those bellmer photos are incredible

  • @buddhahoo1
    @buddhahoo1 4 роки тому

    LOVE him. Curious and beautiful spirit.

  • @sashawhitehead7378
    @sashawhitehead7378 5 років тому +1

    Excellent human being

  • @TheMetalFreshTiger
    @TheMetalFreshTiger 4 роки тому

    Greeeat episode!!

  • @robinleevel6591
    @robinleevel6591 4 роки тому +15

    what an accidentally cool human

  • @menaseven9093
    @menaseven9093 3 роки тому

    Nice story of the life of Herbert Lust.

  • @ericswain4177
    @ericswain4177 2 роки тому

    Herbert Lust What a great guy ! Very personable and real.

  • @MarianaTitus1919
    @MarianaTitus1919 3 роки тому

    Love this! love to know him!!

  • @glebronjames9515
    @glebronjames9515 4 роки тому +3

    I'd love go see his book collection if anything haha, looks incredible

  • @billykobilca6321
    @billykobilca6321 4 роки тому

    That wAz terrific! !! Thanks

  • @kingafendikingafendi8897
    @kingafendikingafendi8897 2 роки тому

    His collection is superb 🧐

  • @jdo333
    @jdo333 3 місяці тому

    Awesome

  • @ojworld932
    @ojworld932 2 роки тому

    Grate collection ❤

  • @volterior.motifs
    @volterior.motifs 4 роки тому

    🇺🇲 Herbert Lust reminds me of Peggy Guggenheim. She adored artists, as well. When an artist feels seen, there's an intimacy in that level of appreciation. Indeed, Art (as a gift) is a remnant of affection.

  • @moonshinefilms
    @moonshinefilms Рік тому

    So good, I could check in with this man wkly

  • @tiffanycurtis4794
    @tiffanycurtis4794 2 роки тому

    He is just amazing I can listen to him all day❤

  • @LisaIsabelle
    @LisaIsabelle 4 роки тому

    I love how at first he thought so many things were the "ugliest fucking shit" and "fucking bullshit" he's ever seen, and yet he has one of the most interesting collection I've ever seen!

  • @robsanders5808
    @robsanders5808 5 років тому +3

    What an interesting, well spoken, yet down to earth man....quite refreshing from the usual la de da artsy fartsy rhetoric of the art world.

  • @weeverob
    @weeverob 4 роки тому

    I could listen to him for hours

  • @patrickenemy3577
    @patrickenemy3577 4 роки тому +1

    Funny to see how as Lust gets older, he looks more and more like a Giacometti sculpture.

  • @LuisMercadoorg
    @LuisMercadoorg 4 роки тому

    Saw a Sol LeWitt sculpture there. What a magnificent collection.

  • @charlestaylor6279
    @charlestaylor6279 5 років тому +5

    Great video
    Herbert explained that he bought art cos he liked what he bought. "There's not enough good galleries and too many good artists" How right he is. I contacted one in New York and they said, "Oh we love your work bring it right over"
    I replied, "I live here in Thailand" "They said never mind"
    "We'd be very happy to display your art here in our gallery"
    BUT, then they added "We just need $3,900 to display it"
    So then I asked "Well how much do you think you can sell one of my pictures for ?"
    They then replied "Oh, we don't guarantee to sell your work, only to display it in our gallery"
    Undaunted I asked "Well maybe I can send you one or two paintings. In your opinion which are the best two paintings to send to you ?"
    They replied "Oh, we have to charge you $500 to appraise your work"
    So then I said "I thought you said you "We love your work" They said "Oh, we haven't seen your work and in any case, I'm just in the sales and internet department. It's the boss who actually looks at any art"
    So as you can imagine I never did send them anything. I even said "Well if you do sell anything I'll give you 40% of the gross. But guess what ! They replied "Oh, we don't work like that"
    That was a about two years ago, but that particular art gallery keeps sending me invitations and they put UA-cam videos up of their "shows" and I look at the four or five people who are in the video who must have paid $3,900 each to display their own work
    So, yes, there are a few "strange" galleries out there. So beware.
    But Herbert is right, there are too many good artists.
    Here in Thailand I have a few friends who're are superb. They work every day on anything and everything. They produce portraits from photos, and copies of famous artists. They also produce their own totally original compositions. Yes, if you go to the wrong places they get the tone and value, even the chroma wrong. No, they're best avoided. I cringe when I look at some of their work.
    But the good one's that I know do superb work. One in particular uses real gold leaf on his classic reproductions, and also on his own totally original abstract works. Last month I bought a four foot square high relief painting with silver and gold leaf and custom made ceramic attachments for an extremely good price. It was the Thai version of the zodiac. Each month had it's own custom made ceramic figure or animal attached to the canvas. At the very centre there was a ceramic head wearing a ceremonial "chad daa" There was a huge amount of fine detail.
    Yet that friend of mine is not wealthy, he makes a living and that's about it. I myself produce totally original work and compositions
    I've just finished a huge piece of Donald Trump and Winston Churchill both standing with a Tommy gun each. Underneath I've printed "WE SHALL NEVER SURRENDER" I sold a three foot full size copy printed on poster quality paper the week it was finished.
    I've nearly finished a smaller piece called "GOTCHA !" It has Trump, Barr, Durham and a cop about to arrest Pelosi, Nadler and Goo Goo eyes. They have an rather desperate expression on each of their faces and you should see Schiff's eyes popping out. Wow !
    OK some people hate Trump but as we all know many love him. Here in Thailand it's the same amongst the expats. The Yanks, Brits, Ausies and Europeans are all also divided. Some hate him others don't
    Anyway, I'd better close now. My website is www.100Temptations.com and you'll see much of my work
    Happy Christmas !
    Kind regards to you all and Mr Lust. It was a great video. Fascinating

  • @injudicious109
    @injudicious109 4 роки тому +1

    When I was a student I rented a flat at Hans Bellmer tenement house where he lived with his family in Poland :p

  • @aldnor129
    @aldnor129 2 роки тому

    Love this guy ❤

  • @gurushishya5545
    @gurushishya5545 5 місяців тому

    Jesus…I could listen to this guy all night.

  • @KevinRusso
    @KevinRusso 4 роки тому

    I love this guy.

  • @adamdoyle2804
    @adamdoyle2804 5 років тому +3

    Wow

  • @dear_darling
    @dear_darling 4 роки тому

    incredible story!

  • @laerciorocha5617
    @laerciorocha5617 3 роки тому

    Que coleção fantástica!

  • @KM-kl8xu
    @KM-kl8xu 5 років тому +1

    This guy is too cool!🍻

  • @GulfIslandRock
    @GulfIslandRock 5 років тому +1

    love ... my art goes in all directions ... what I collect and what I create

  • @unarcobalenointornoalsole6782
    @unarcobalenointornoalsole6782 3 роки тому

    Just in a Word? WonderLust!😉 Art Is the best voyage!🚀

  • @prakashdayanandan3176
    @prakashdayanandan3176 5 років тому +1

    how can you not love a guy who has $200m worth of art around his house and initially thought art was bullshit and decoration and the giacommetti was the fucking ugliest thing he ever saw and not sell anything because he just fell in love with art

  • @shidehhafezi6826
    @shidehhafezi6826 Рік тому

    I think being curious as well as authentic had a lot to do with with the luck he experienced in his life. Coming from a rich and educated family will also open up doors.

  • @luci1474
    @luci1474 4 роки тому

    I can hear him talk all day and all night. Purity, simplicity, intellect, etc. I dislike hearing ppl who think they are smart (and might be) with those presumption voices...

  • @정길주-w9p
    @정길주-w9p 3 роки тому

    멋찝니다~~~~

  • @kimstahl6833
    @kimstahl6833 4 роки тому

    How I would love to visit that house and chat with Herbert about every piece of art in it.

  • @vivienneomen
    @vivienneomen 4 роки тому

    WOW! LOVE!

  • @tanithkershaw
    @tanithkershaw 3 роки тому

    I can't like this enough.

  • @andresglucas
    @andresglucas 4 роки тому

    TE SALUDO .GRACIAS

  • @blessOTMA
    @blessOTMA 4 роки тому

    What fun!

  • @jsalnut
    @jsalnut 4 роки тому

    I just wanna visit his collection and maybe share a cup of tea with him (in a platonic way).

  • @kingafendikingafendi8897
    @kingafendikingafendi8897 Рік тому

    Art is something I like since I was in primary school not later in life not when art pieces were all over Singapore , now Singapore has lots of sculpture at almost everyday building and every path you walk than very good more people like talking photo with sculpture and cart pieces 😛😋😜🤪😝

  • @davevanfunk8917
    @davevanfunk8917 4 роки тому

    What is the piece of art at 7:26?

  • @tomdavison9107
    @tomdavison9107 5 років тому

    This guy is great! No bullshit.

  • @toddytapperswilhelm6374
    @toddytapperswilhelm6374 4 роки тому

    That dude is way too cool😃👍

  • @mukhlisbinmuslim73
    @mukhlisbinmuslim73 4 роки тому

    Unique artists of fun

  • @dearpainternewyork1178
    @dearpainternewyork1178 4 роки тому

    Wow 💕

  • @trout211
    @trout211 4 роки тому

    Mr. Lust has a definite lust for life, as seemingly accidental as it may appear.

  • @trout211
    @trout211 4 роки тому

    I wish this could've been an hour long, with more details.
    His voice & cadence sound extremely similar to Actor/Producer, Jerry Weintraub (Ocean's 11-12-13).

  • @jacobneil135
    @jacobneil135 5 місяців тому

    Weird to think that this is the guy who wrote violence and defiance. I read that book a few weeks ago and I can barely find any info on this guy. Then I found out he is an art collector. If anyone has more info please let me know.

  • @christianegonbarnthaler1426
    @christianegonbarnthaler1426 5 років тому +1

    super art 111

  • @stuartwray6175
    @stuartwray6175 5 років тому +7

    "I never read literature before" ... "I always thought I was going to become a novelist"

    • @oltedders
      @oltedders 4 роки тому

      @Gary Nelson
      No.
      Greatest Generation.

  • @yamama3510
    @yamama3510 4 роки тому

    He’s sharp

  • @Momma_AL
    @Momma_AL 5 років тому

    Interesting guy.

  • @BlactinaMedia
    @BlactinaMedia 3 роки тому +2

    "Im just lucky, I dont know why"....10 mins later. "My father comes from the Jewish aristocracy."

  • @usedtobecool6874
    @usedtobecool6874 5 років тому +3

    i don't think luck had much to do with it.........more that he came from two good and wealthy parents.....but still a great story

  • @vandolmatzis8146
    @vandolmatzis8146 5 років тому +3

    T he man is a Mensch The Giacommetti is Beautiful

  • @lydiarowe491
    @lydiarowe491 4 роки тому

    What a beautiful human this man is..maybe that was his luck..not being difficult..just curious⭐

  • @adamdoyle2804
    @adamdoyle2804 5 років тому +3

    I’m crying

  • @austind3459
    @austind3459 5 років тому +1

    Hoosiers!!

  • @michaelwilcox5168
    @michaelwilcox5168 Рік тому

    There’s nothing accidental or lucky about being the scion of a generationally wealthy family and having the freedom to explore and make mistakes.

  • @tradebuzzscalptradinglive7296
    @tradebuzzscalptradinglive7296 4 роки тому

    A dream of a life,and all by accident!😇

  • @bettinarossi7908
    @bettinarossi7908 3 роки тому

    FAB* U*LOUS*!❤

  • @rahulkabir8708
    @rahulkabir8708 5 років тому

    Sir
    I have historical document later of Gandhi ji famous leader of India I have to sale it how and where I don't know please help me

    • @anuragtomar1546
      @anuragtomar1546 5 років тому +2

      Rahul Kapil kindly donate it to national archives of india

    • @juancantu6169
      @juancantu6169 5 років тому

      Rahul Kapil How much are you asking for it?