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Norton DodgeAmerican economist and collector
Date of Birth: 15.06.1927
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Norton Dodge: A Life of Art and Scholarship
- Academic and Professional Career
- Art Collector and Preserver
- Rescue of Soviet Art
- The Zimmerli Collection
- Discovery of Alexander Archipenko
- Vasili Sitnikov and the Documentary Film
Norton Dodge: A Life of Art and Scholarship
Early Life and EducationNorton Dodge was born in the United States and pursued his education at Deep Springs College in California. Subsequently, he obtained a doctoral degree in philosophy from Harvard University.
Academic and Professional Career
Dodge taught at the University of Maryland and established himself as a renowned expert on Soviet economics and politics. His expertise led to frequent visits to the Soviet Union.
Art Collector and Preserver
Alongside his research work, Dodge and his wife, Nancy Dodge, became avid art collectors. They recognized the value of Soviet non-conformist art, which was undervalued and at risk of destruction within the country.
Rescue of Soviet Art
During the Cold War, the Dodges smuggled over 10,000 works of art by Soviet artists out of the country, saving them from oblivion. Their collection included pieces by renowned artists such as Oleg Vasiliev, Ilya Kabakov, and Alexander Kostetsky.
The Zimmerli Collection
In 1995, the Dodges donated their extensive collection to Rutgers University, where it is now housed in the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum. The collection features an impressive assemblage of non-conformist Soviet art, including a notable collection of works by Ukrainian artist Alexander Archipenko.
Discovery of Alexander Archipenko
While Archipenko was widely recognized in Europe, his works were largely neglected in his native Ukraine. The Dodges' collection contains ten pieces by Archipenko, highlighting their commitment to preserving undervalued artists.
Vasili Sitnikov and the Documentary Film
Dodge's passion for art extended beyond collecting. He featured in the documentary "Vasya," which chronicled the life and work of Russian artist Vasili Sitnikov, whom Dodge met in Moscow in the 1960s.
