opposition petition letter against the sale of the collections of Andre Breton

Dear Friend

Happy Holidays

If you wish to sign this statement (as I have) please send your name and
bodily location to: J Karl Bogartte @ [email protected]

Thank you for considering doing so. I think it a worthy case.

Telepresently Yours
Dr. Joseph Nechvatal


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No Forced Sale

We, the undersigned, support any and all opposition to the 2003
CalmelsCohen, Drouot-Richelieu sale of the collections of Andre Breton. We
find the very idea of this event to be to the shame of the French
Government, and contrary to the best accounting of the History of the
Twentieth Century.

Together, the manuscripts, books, objects, and art within Andre Breton's
studio at 42 Rue Fontaine are very different from other "great collections."
Together, they represent a global idea the likes of which has never before
been seen in Europe or elsewhere. Together - and only together - they create
a marvelous site with more historic significance than many in Paris. Anyone
who has ever had the experience of seeing this place from the inside knows
its worth to be far beyond the sum total of its contents. It must be
preserved.

We in the US cannot imagine how, in all of France - and in spite of the best
efforts of Breton's heirs and friends - there is not the wherewithal to
establish a permanent place to house this vastly important international
collection. And we emphasize that no blame is directed towards the family of
Breton, or towards those who have tried, over the years, to create a
foundation for its preservation. Furthermore, we intend to support in any
way possible the establishment of such a place.

The Gustave Moreau, Freud's Berggasse 19, Adolph Wolfli's Room, The Watts
Towers of Los Angeles . . . were all places once on the verge of oblivion.
We say in the spirit of those great places, please, no sale.




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