Lessons from the Art Collection of a Billionaire Businessman

In this video Barbara and Morton Mandel recount their journey as passionate collectors of 20th and 21st-century art. Throughout their lives, the Mandels have acquired examples by Modern and Post War masters - from Pablo Picasso to Donald Judd. The collection’s breadth attests to the couple’s dedication to selecting only great works. Raising The Bar: Masterworks from the Collection of Morton and Barbara Mandel will be held on the evening of 16 May prior to our Contemporary Art Evening Auction.
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[@gazell3s]

Just googled them, they died just over a year after this video came out. Morton first then Barbara a month later. Such a sweet couple.

[@yannbunzll]

Agreed 🥰🕊

[@valeria-militiamessalina5672]

What! I thought billionaires were immortal!

[@homeaccount5206]

May they Rest In Peace my condolences to their family.

[@pmiller4799]

@@valeria-militiamessalina5672 Not long away, Why it is amusing listening to religious cavemen arguing about their fictional God's, Humans are the new God's, Certain people will have immortality soon.

[@jacquesca]

Billionaires by definition cannot be “sweet” people.

[@marioherr3479]

I admire their sense of improving the life of others. Selling their art work to donate the money to good causes, priceless!

[@marilynreidemeister6627]

you mean to be able to not pay taxes and it goes right in to the hands of the ceo of the charity!

[@marioherr3479]

@@marilynreidemeister6627 Probably but I will give them the benefit of the doubt.

[@AmandaVieiraMamaesouCult]

@@marilynreidemeister6627 who cares? If they paid taxes, the charity would get less money.

[@jerrysein3341]

@@marilynreidemeister6627 you must be so dumb thinking they even care about taxes when theyre old and rich, they could just not donate but you still try to hate but have contributed nothing to society

[@flyeaglesflyyy]

@@AmandaVieiraMamaesouCult typical wealthy Jew move. Pretend you're doing something noble and 'charitable' to evade taxes... you're such a sheep c'mon use that brain of yours

[@InventaChris]

Awww... They both died within a month of eachother.... RIP

[@geocyo8835]

Wow. I was just about to ask if they were still alive.

[@kitosman9057]

BOTH ARE TRUE LOVE....TILL THE END....MAY GOD BLESS THEM...

[@irinavorontsova6344]

Lucky, they had good life, no political disasters, constitution rights, nobody was willing to kill them for their skin color…

[@jimrodgers172]

It was voodoo.

[@khalidalali186]

True. It’s sad how white people will be hunted down as a global minority sometime during this century.

[@MrArtVein]

Me: Buy Rich Folks: Acquire

[@mrflyingsourcer3515]

May Barbara & Morton Mandel both rest in peace. I hope their art collection is preserved & expanded by their heirs.

[@cathrina1786]

They sell it for charity :")

[@situated4]

* hairs

[@katiatannus3146]

@@situated4 no its heirs*

[@angelomariano9494]

@@situated4 ahahahahah PUBIC?! English language is such a mystery for many!

[@indiasinkwell4492]

why on earth is this being recommended to me. i just cut up and boiled lasagne sheets because there isnt any other food in my house.

[@SonaRajgor]

Lol i can understand It Happens to me

[@lifeasis266]

Cuz, you are pretty lazy to read a title to skip it.

[@77reyles]

Lol...What they didn't tell you is, that art work they purchased Doubled or even Tripled. And that Foundation they set up is what The Wealthy do to pass their Riches after they Pass Tax Free. So if you wanna afford to eat the Whole Lasagna and not just the Stips Re-Watch!

[@MyAristocrat]

Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaa😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@oliverizzard8751]

Maybe the algorithm wants you to be angry enough to join the revolution. Do you think there are (or have been) any human beings that are so crucial to the human race that they deserve to be billionaires? I can't name 1.

[@fiod8666]

love to see couples share the same enthusiasm of collecting art, very nice collection must be very hard to let it go.

[@SonaRajgor]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJ3YgJdvn9SkbNU Art collection of simple painting

[@donDonau]

@@SonaRajgor Ha-ha-ha.

[@ino7604]

Man rich people really do get a completely different experience of life than most people...

[@jayclause4674]

Yet they miss out on so much, like.......scoring 600 on skeeball, at chucky cheese

[@Evolventity]

Different numbers, same ability.

[@joegug4751]

Not entirely true I’m an uber driver with an art collection

[@Americansikkunt]

Most people don’t take risks.... Most people don’t practice good daily habit.... Most people don’t like hard work...

[@ino7604]

@@Americansikkunt ah the classic conservative answer to this question . you describe a world where anybody could become rich if they just worked hard enough! Sadly failing to recognize the reality of innate ability / talent and it's unequal biological manifestation .

[@modfus]

What a lovely and fun couple. Despite their great wealth, they are still very warm and relatable.

[@jayclause4674]

Yeah, they would be a hoot -if you spent a long weekend with them at the campground

[@aspiknf]

Relatable my ass

[@RitaGehman]

I agree. Very kind and relatable.

[@charlesbruno990]

Rule number one: Have lots'a money.

[@lifeasis266]

Take a look on those Guys. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5SafZh9nMhletE

[@anewchapter8142]

Now I finally found out what the number one rule is..... if only I had known sooner..... :(

[@terrywbreedlove]

You can collect some beautiful art form local artist. But what you really like and enjoy

[@borjonx]

Rule Number Two: GET MORE lol

[@MM-Iconoclast]

This video isn't about art and it definitely isn't about money. It's about the very good fortune of those who are able to meet the right person and forge a true strong and companionable partnership. What used to be called 'marrying well'.

[@willstreet5148]

These two raisins have a pretty cool collection

[@gloriakinya8330]

haha ...omg

[@nsr5961]

Will Street actually the man seems to have more juice than the woman? His face is more like a full grape.

[@lauramazonaite1055]

Your comment made my day 😂

[@thecitizenjoan]

Rude

[@thecitizenjoan]

Respect Yo Elders Fool

[@merryquantagency2731]

What an impressive collection! The couple had eye for good art! Now am more inspired to collect the best art possible!

[@jayclause4674]

Before or after your break at kfc?

[@Anteroization]

times had changed, this guys had the originals , the painters who were in the right place at the right time, pioneers of the 1960's pure pop art. expensive since day they were created,

[@DonnaSnyder]

What a beautiful love affair, business; and commitment to culture and culture development. Thank you for the way you've lived your life.

[@kathybauman6708]

I wiki'd Mr. Mandel, he comes from humble beginnings. True hard working businessman, he & his brothers.

[@linus1814]

Judd, Noguchi, Miro, Newman, Rothko and Albers. great artists, great taste

[@leonardoluc6362]

OMG Such a lovely couple this touches me, special after not much time left for both of them after the interview. Exceptional collection, taste and quick studies, special my all time greatest artist Isamu Noguchi. God Bless them, rest in peace.

[@Whosnaana]

The warhol flower is wonderfull !

[@ziziscorsese9475]

Yes, that Warhol flower touched me in a deep deep way. I. Almost feel like a four-leafed clover when I gaze upon it in all its four poster beauty

[@joahim280]

It's only a flower... My nephew could draw it wtf.. Just because someone famous drew it it gets interesting now.

[@ihatelogic]

@@joahim280 You are visually illiterate, stop pretending that you know a thing when you don't.

[@joahim280]

@@ihatelogic whatever fanboy, I can see very clear and you should get better manners

[@joahim280]

@@ihatelogic u got brainwashed

[@DonDevidz]

Buying and displaying a Rothko in a billionaire's house is exactly what Rothko would have hated the most.

[@fiarandompenaltygeneratorm5044]

True. But who else but a billionaire can afford a Rothko?

[@hydroxytriptamine3554]

Seethe and cope prole!! 😂😂😂😂

[@starartsproductions]

Thank You Barbara and Morton Mandel!

[@hakeemt929]

Very expensive art has very little to do with taste. It is all about money laundering, donating expensive art to save taxes. It is a huge scam which the general public does not know. Even the big auction houses will have 'fake' buyers to drive up the cost. All this is very cleverly done. I watched a documentary on this.

[@jasminecortes9871]

name of the documentary?

[@hakeemt929]

"Adam Ruins Everything". It is an American Educational Comedy. Not exactly a documentary hosted by Adam Conover, but factual with satire. I can't remember the exact episode, may be "Adam Ruins Everything _and also the art market"

[@hakeemt929]

Also, "Blurred Lines-Inside the Art world".

[@glasssteagall3400]

Its also Satanic ritual to piss away money on garbage rather than help someone. It also tricks people into believe garbage art is beautiful. The whole process is money laundering plus pissing on people. Quite the duo.

[@keylupveintisiete7552]

Omg a documentary? You must be an expert. There is that side to the art market but this has everything to do with taste. These people could buy anything to save taxes and that kind of activity but they are clearly enjoying the pieces they purchase.

[@craigmerkey8518]

the collection just in this video blew me away... I had to watch it several times... absolutely stunning

[@yoheff988]

The snobs (Art Dealers) don’t know about art more than the average person, they are here to make money, and nothing less, What they do is a massive price fixing scam that benefits wealthy collectors. The art is good because a small group of dealers and collectors decides that it’s good, Ones they do that the price goes up whether you like it or not. Galleries keep the price a secrete so they can change them depending on who the buyer is. If the gallery sells only to art world elites they will be considered a better brand, This means all the other art work they own will be worth more, Auction houses work exactly the same. The shady world of donating art The donation is a tax writes off so the collectors hire their own appraisers to determent the value the art they donate. In the end of the day the game is of few rich people passing money around, A small group of wealthy people defining what good art is, hilarious isn’t it?

[@dpavlovsky]

So true. This kind of "art" is just a means for the super-wealthy to move around their money, "legally". It has nothing to do with aesthetics, beauty, etc. It's just their currency. We use $20 bills. They use $Picassos and $Pollacks.

[@michaelpieters1844]

Most of the art showcased in this video looked like shit. And this should be worth millions of dollars/euros?

[@MakingItasAnArtist]

You are exactly right! It's hilarious!

[@rbz0]

"A small group of wealthy people defining what good art is" that's always been the case since the dawn of civilization

[@dbag96]

@@michaelpieters1844 i don't think a lot of this art is dismissible as "looked like shit" because a lot of it is impressive indeed BUT the whole financial system involved has turned it into a horrible snob fest and of COURSE none of it is worth the millions upon millions people pay. did any of that even make it to the artist? lol.

[@themarquis336]

What a brilliant collection. Everything is the best of the best. Fun, intelligent and energetic.

[@harperwelch5147]

What a great couple! How fun to have a co-conspirator as your mate! These cohorts did very well at "learning about art".

[@rondouglas2625]

I applaud this couple that not only did they live with and enjoy the art for decades but now the money generated from the sale will help enhance the lives of others. The Jewish people are such generous souls. For such a small population, they give vast amounts of money to charity and the arts and sciences.

[@lilithdekatzethethird1290]

@@prospero2007 Prospero, you sound like an envious twit.

[@richardsomers3537]

Very nice. I’m nowhere near their caliber of collecting, but I buy what I love too.

[@smvml89]

I am really glad people are openning their eyes to these type of Art Market schemes.

[@SonaRajgor]

How's this art kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJ3YgJdvn9SkbNU

[@MiiPaintings]

These people were such an amazing couple with big heart. It makes me happy knowing that such an important beautiful art pieces were in their home. They deserved such a beautiful art around them ❤️❤️❤️

[@claytondefreitas4124]

Beautiful couple I once met someone that sold them a work from his collection in Canada ..May they Rest In Peace

[@b.l.8611]

Beautiful couple, beautiful art collection!

[@tyrel_io]

I recently acquired an original FEKKARU MATTAA in Las Vegas. I paid only $80,000 for the piece. It was a great investment.

[@kristine8338]

Art keeps you young of age and heart 🎎❤️🖼.

[@ivanklymenko]

Incredible variety of pictures.

[@louisematlock2491]

What a wonderful couple and a spectacular collection.

[@g.aloysie8439]

69 years? Daaaaaammmmmnnnn

[@jayclause4674]

It was a metaphore for their bedroom life, actually they met just 3 years ago

[@natashazuzarte8651]

That’s the dream haha

[@Meek341]

Very nice arts collection and also they have a good heart to help and support the foundation. God Bless you both 🙏😊

[@MrNiceraptor]

Can someone make a list of the art featured because there are some great works here but I don’t know them I know -Roy L. -Mark Rothko -Warhol -Barnett Newman

[@johnbeuck587]

Robert Rauschenberg Willem De Kooning Joan Miró Barbara Hepworth

[@nonel4515]

--Judd @ :04 --BEAUTIFUL DuBuffet @ :52 --John Chamberlain. (Crushed metal behind his head) @ :55 --Leger @ 1:25 --Joseph Albers @ 3:06

[@nahumcorona5926]

Uuuuuuffff!!!... Does anybody knows the name of the piece and artist at min. 0:11?????...

[@bethebest1866]

Mark Rothko!? I'm impressed!

[@sydlawson3181]

I LITERALLY SCROLLED DOWN TO COMENT THAT HA

[@TheCrashluke]

Mirò, Lichtenstein and Wharol aren't just as impressive?

[@omegaman5663]

You make it sound like acquiring a rare baseball card.

[@JOSEPHCHARLESCOLIN2024]

101% Impressed myself

[@George-dk5mw]

typical for a billionaire actually. Its almost a standard

[@domaniquewoods1066]

That warhol is beautiful

[@brandonrobinson1603]

In response to Warhol: “I liked the size and I liked the color”

[@katebyok]

Yes...

[@savassavas5621]

The right kriteria to by a warhol

[@RapidBlindfolds]

‘We only bought what we loved’ doesn’t look like that, just looks like they chose the most mainstream and stable investment choices. Doesn’t take a ‘connoisseur’ to know about Miro or Lichtenstein

[@Desiree_Draws]

This is a dream. I would be so happy to own even one of these

[@slonecznikdoniczkowy]

Why?

[@situated4]

Why don't ya buy one then? Or steal it like Thomas Crowne or Danny Ocean?

[@arnaudpereira381]

Who's the artist at 0:11 ?

[@Elementpeople]

Arnaud Pereira yeeeees please!!!

[@nahumcorona5926]

Maaaaan I’m dying to know who’s the Artist and the name of the piece !!!!!!... please let’s us know if anybody knows!

[@alexchancock]

Lovely couple and they have some great pieces. All the best to them.

[@alexdarko80]

What a beautiful collection.

[@crochethappy3786]

Joan Miro's art- Never understood it. (the abstracts like here) Even in art school...I remember "knocking" one off for textile design...I really don't get art and how it is valued..I think art in the 50's was REAL artists finding ways to simplify and push the button, and ending up with unexplainable shapes and color.. 10-15 million value on that? @1:17

[@Axi.444]

His sound is soooo Young ❤❤❤

[@jmfn3966]

What were the lessons???

[@SankofaNYC]

As far as I can gather... take a second to learn about art you like andddd uhmm have alot of wall space and money to spend

[@jala5293]

jm fn when you have a lot of money and are old you can buy things that a child might make for millions of dollars

[@zzzzxxxx341]

All of a man's endeavor in his lifetime is a striving after the wind.

[@marilynreidemeister6627]

I learned that the wealthy just want more and its never enough. Why dont they donate to someone one on one instead of some charity that the money goes right into the pockets of the ceo's probably because its not tax deductible and its all about the money. So sad! I dont admire these people at all!

[@alexrader5822]

If I was that rich I’d by art from new up and coming artists. There are so many amazing painters coming out of school now that could use a boost

[@andicantu6490]

Alex Rader, are you one of them?

[@alexrader5822]

@@andicantu6490 haha yeah you caught me

[@azurieone3002]

Beautiful collection...Lovely!!

[@ArtByHazel]

What a lovely couple. Love their art collection.

[@LDuke-pc7kq]

They are so adorable 💑, models in real life partnerships for life and Smart!

[@AeriolNicols]

Adorable? Are you serious?

[@MM-Iconoclast]

Just commented same.

[@ThuyNguyen-bu9ge]

What a lovely couple and I also like the Warhol flower painting too!

[@adrians.7489]

Wow. Life goals. Love this couple. Great art collection. It’s like a mini MoMA.

[@MJ-yr9yh]

who painted the green, white and black painting at 1:21 ?

[@DallasJaggard]

yes and at 0:11 I'm wondering the same thing.

[@steveminatra7277]

Miro

[@nahumcorona5926]

Man I’m Dying to know the name of the piece and the artist!!!!!!.... Does anybody have any idea ???

[@thecitizenjoan]

A beautiful enduring couple held together by beautiful enduring art. Goals.

[@gregdahlen4375]

how is it that the "stuff they liked" also happened to be famous artists, or who became famous?

[@Landshark2020]

Such a sweet couple. I’m so sorry they have both passed.

[@karolineseymour6047]

thank you for this.. never stop learning is always in my mind.. very educational..

[@valstateporsche]

These seem like cool folks and they had a good outlook on collecting art!

[@edliracreations9158]

Is the simple art that they love, the artist spirit and story.... Hope that all people in the world to love art and to inspire ather persons... Thankyou🍀

[@tehjamerz]

Lmao he has none of my art there... some collection

[@valsainking]

That made me chuckle. Thank you.

[@waltevans4490]

I enjoy when some people have my art and don't know it

[@Mary-mx4fx]

I got healed!!! I just prayed!!!

[@Yayyyyyyyyyy]

I 💓 this collection! So awesome to see these works!

[@artlifealways...]

Nice...artlife always i2f the artist...one love...blessings

[@TomMallonpage]

I like these guys. Good buys!

[@shoWbitz]

Any updates on the new owners of the artworks? Rest in Peace to them. ❤️🙏

[@HeySergioMata]

Omg I LOVE that Warhol flower painting!

[@nehaarjun4191]

why

[@zannzzzzz8780]

Neha Arjun bc he does loll z

[@terrywbreedlove]

Yes myself as well

[@slonecznikdoniczkowy]

You all like it because of the name. Gucci id ugly but people love it because its Gucci. Have some original taste!

[@terrywbreedlove]

@@slonecznikdoniczkowy He got his name because so many liked his work.

[@robcs5467]

😘👌🖼️🖌️🎨💝 * Sublime , Great...Love them 🥰🙌.... Greetings from New York * 💖🎨🖌️🖼️😍

[@brandonlonghi5486]

If only i had 30 seconds to sell them MY art...

[@MarkTravisMusicPage]

Brandon Longhi what do you do

[@billchua3295]

you guys need some professional art seller or curator, they are so good at selling arts to rich people, they even tell stories on your art and make it look like it's worth a lot of money, but you need to give them a cut of their hard work.

[@celenathetrinigirl]

One of your paintings could save my life

[@saysHotdogs]

These fertilizers don’t give a shit

[@1zxtv]

This is a nice watch having just biked back from the 7-11 eating my 2$ flamin hot fries, art man amirite?

[@joshuaanthonyL]

Ugh...well played. Love your style. Morton and Barbara Mandel חג שמח

[@cliffdariff74]

Soon you will be old also my friend

[@AngelaJulbe-Saca]

Very beautiful love. Thx

[@JOSEPHCHARLESCOLIN2024]

Do you have a Painting @ a $1 Per Minute ?

[@CHUCKBALLER2024]

and paint with your face ....by the way its me

[@claudiucorneliu8375]

Sculpture by Barbara Hepworth looks a lot like Brancusi.I noticed something made by Noguchi .

[@TsetsiStoyanova]

Sooo where might those two have acquired their billions from... if i might ask?

[@satchinjoseph3509]

Automotive parts industry

[@notmyrealname9059]

(and selling their children)

[@marlonvalentino]

@@notmyrealname9059 hahaha!

[@VietnameseCalligraphy]

Very beautifully. I like it’s. I subscribed

[@Doppe1ganger]

Ok so, these people have style for days, they know exactly what they love and have the best taste, you couldn't come up with a collection like that any other way.

[@goliaboi]

....... they just purchased a bunch of canon art pieces

[@Kasparoscar]

Oh, I'm sure anyone else would be able to come with a better collection, in terms of art, but not in money, tho, cause that's all there is to it, money is the only thing these works have.

[@Doppe1ganger]

@@Kasparoscar Oh, and what work of art do you suggest

[@Kasparoscar]

@@Doppe1ganger Lots of others.

[@suesmith2155]

they mention they took a year to learn about art collection, but do not give specifics. how does one learn about collecting art, what to collect, when to collect , how much to pay, where to go . if any one has info to share , please comment.

[@unclemonkey8285]

Best advice I ever heard was to buy what you like and buy what you can afford. You will never go wrong. For me it is WW1 recruitment posters, baseball cards, and most recently stamps.

[@diylifehacks9278]

Music Music become rich and even if u buy shit people around u appreciate

[@donde6961]

Bulshit! They have people that they pay minimum wage to figure things out for them. They’re Jewish who contribute to Israel, pretty self-explanatory! #basically

[@SirRandomnezz]

Lovely collection!

[@deanbo56]

nice trophies!

[@jackrollin2662]

What is that piece at 3:10? The purple mountain one

[@7heavenlyvirtues]

fascinating

[@Krillin1993]

to do art is fascinating but its actually wasting time when I know people who doing this art for a cheaper price in japan paris istanbul new york-soho/williamsburg or rome I know a bunch of people who will painting me for a lot reasonable price,...the reason why they become artists it is just because of network (surprise surprise most of the artists belonging to the freemasonary but I dont mind)

[@bigworm626]

Nice collection. I just became a fan of Picasso's work.

[@jacekpokrak9258]

A few words about Compmaturism. Today you can still get a few or a dozen good works by Compmaturists. In a few years it will be impossible, Some collectors already have 50 works of Compmaturism. The main destinations are Dubai, Hong Kong and London

[@niku260293]

Barbara Mandel died on November 21, 2019, a month after her husband.

[@noisycomment1990]

Wow. Sad to hear - beautiful art, but the loving dynamic of their relationship jumped out to me.

[@HoobTENCH]

Imagine having a Rothko, fuck me i’d drink 50 coffees a day staring at it.

[@elartedericardobenavides1647]

These is the people who decides if you are an artist or not!!!

[@silvasilvasilva]

They are not. As stated in the video, they had to take the time to learn what art is, and only then come back to buy anything.

[@Kasparoscar]

@@silvasilvasilva Yet they didn't learn.

[@silvasilvasilva]

@@Kasparoscar so you have an opinion? Good for you.

[@lalarandela]

☀️🌻Thank you very much for the interesting art movie . 🌻☀️

[@oscarcabrera6047]

Seems these two billionaires know what selling children feels like. Not surprised.

[@ahasver07]

cool, another great video on how to get richer if you are already rich!

[@delusionsofgrandeur1330]

Time was not kind to her face but they’re a cool little couple

[@lorenzov3359]

Simply the best!

[@ggc7318]

It is ok..everyone makes some money in this process. As long as no animal or human are hurt or abused .

[@m.wshange7374]

Tht jus sweet, like the story shared by the granny ☺☺☺☺❤

[@oliverizzard8751]

Lesson number 1: There isn't a single human being in the history of mankind that has deserved to be a billionaire.

[@oliverizzard8751]

Lesson number 2: If they did deserve to be billionaires, they wouldn't want to be billionaires and would give away too much of the money they earned to remain billionaires.

[@cliffdariff74]

The Jean Dubuffet painting is great at 0:52 - 0.53

[@unbroken1010]

Yeah very underrated artists and very interesting in many different layers to his stuff. Kind of like a French Picasso why he has a style he never stayed doing the same thing

[@yoya4766]

Money can't buy taste

[@Kasparoscar]

@@DevonMiniFlicks Being impressed by their taste only means you suck at it as well.

[@MrLarrythehacker]

What were some of the paintings that were shown but weren't named in the video?