Hoving era ends at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
The ten year tenure of Thomas Hoving at the Met concludes with acting director Philippe de Montebello taking the helm. The era is marked by vast public reach and controversy over exhibitions, acquisitions, Harlem outreach, and replicas, concluding with a paradoxical lasting cultural impact.
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Hoving’s Met Era Transforms Exterior and Collections
The Met under Director Thomas Hoving has altered its look and size, adding the Lehman wing and planning the Temple of Dendur and new American and Rockefeller wings. More art acquisitions have expanded the permanent collection, funded by substantial sums, though de accessions sparked controversy and criticism from the public and professionals.
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B1 decision reshapes defense plan on bomber strategy
The article details the impact of the B1 decision on U S air power strategy. It notes a shift from pursuing B 1 production to bolstering older bombers and exploring stand-off alternatives. It highlights a 212 million effort to improve low altitude penetration and the ANASQ 151 system with FLIR and low light TV. It notes congressional backing for B 1 and critiques of B 52 upgrades as stopgaps. It cites SAC expectations of production and surprise at the White House decision.
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