Richard H. Glanton, Barnes Foundation Leader Who Challenged Founder's Will, Dies at 79

Richard H. Glanton, former head of the Barnes Foundation, has passed away at 79. His tenure was marked by a controversial but impactful strategy to secure the institution's financial future and fund renovations. Notably, Glanton orchestrated a world tour for 80 of the foundation’s paintings in the 1990s to raise essential funds, directly contravening the founder's explicit wishes for the collection to remain permanently housed. His leadership demonstrated a willingness to challenge long-standing directives amid intense financial pressures, ultimately facilitating crucial renovation projects for the renowned art institution.