Description: (American Art Critic, Art Historian and Educator)
Irving Sandler was a distinguished American art critic, historian, and educator renowned for his significant contributions to American art scholarship. He played a crucial role in chronicling the development of abstract expressionism during the 1950s, managed the Tanager Gallery, and oversaw operations at the New York Artists Club. Sandler was acclaimed for his objective insights into the art world, setting himself apart from more contentious figures such as Clement Greenberg and Harold Rosenberg. His active participation in art gatherings and commitment to recording discussions led to him being affectionately dubbed "Our Boswell of the New York scene" and "balayeur des artistes."