The Capitalist and the Critic

This engaging audiobook explores the influential roles of J. P. Morgan and Roger Fry in transforming the Metropolitan Museum of Art into a leading cultural institution at the turn of the twentieth century. Through a detailed and multidisciplinary narrative, it examines their collaboration and conflicts as they shaped the museum’s collection and standards, reflecting broader tensions between commerce, art, and public access. This insightful joint biography offers a compelling look at the forces that helped define the legacy of one of the world’s most renowned museums.