Incredible, Eccentric, Accidental: The Life of Art Collector Herbert Lust 

8 1/2 minutes that enriched my life.

Refreshing to see someone that’s not narcissistic and snooty.

Fantastic. It’s great to hear someone in his position to talk about luck playing a integral role in his accomplishments. He’s damn right. Cheers. Eric Wolske

Eye-popping artworks and to think that they were acquired by someone who, at the time, was not even a conscentious art collector. Unbelievable.

Wow! I look forward to old age, surrounded by the art that I love and cursing like a sailor. :-)

This guy is a treasure! He blows all pretense about Art and Collectors right out the window. It's an authentic journey about falling in love with the unconscious and the visual / experiential notion of art.

What an interesting man, honest, humble and not afraid to like cats!

Now that guy told the truth ... and lived life each day

You can tell from the tone of voice in the staff behind the camera that they were there to talk about _arte_ and didn't expect to be around an actual human being with opinions. Love this guy.

Gosh I just ADORED this interview! What an unpretentious, wise, insightful interview.

4:30 that’s a cool $100million sculpture

Ok soooooo this is the greatest video I've seen on the Internet, it has left me wanting more. VERY INTERESTING.

Thank you distinguish Sotheby's for these astonish high quality videos. For the first time I liked all, but all the art pieces from Mr. Lust. I mean, others collections are jaw dropping but I'm always like " Hmm,, this is too much, or doesn't strike me..." It's a pity only money can make the miracle happen: to own one of these arts. Anyway, I still feel awesome just looking at Sotheby's videos, thank you for making arts accessible to the world.

Interesting person. He knows he lived...

Love this guy.

Sensational artwork. Terrific insight into some of the life. Great guy- smart, intuitive. Thanks for sharing.

Great story about a great art collector.

What a nice intelligent man without an ego at first, thanks for the interview refreshing.

Today is a SPECTACULAR DaY!!! That’s my 2nd Artistic ‘Uh HA’ moment & it’s barely midday.. 🦾👽🤙

I always come back to this interview. Thank You 🙏🏾

I would love to be his friend and just hear all his stories, what a fascinating and funny guy.

Herbert, great collection. The Robert Indiana story was the best tale, sadly!

I love your collection man, so original. Fantastic.

Fantastic art. I could listen to this guy all day. Now I’m off for a ham & cheese sandwich!

🇺🇲 Herbert Lust reminds me of Peggy Guggenheim. She adored artists, as well. When an artist feels seen, there's an intimacy in that level of appreciation. Indeed, Art (as a gift) is a remnant of affection.

That was a breath of fresh air. Great post.

I love this video. Eccentric and humble and a great collection!!

What a brilliant mind!!! I stopped breathing for the entire video......That's last word, "Come on!" - takes you to the Moon at least ❤️‍🔥

Wow, what a collection. Really interesting life too.

Great video Herbert explained that he bought art cos he liked what he bought. "There's not enough good galleries and too many good artists" How right he is. I contacted one in New York and they said, "Oh we love your work bring it right over" I replied, "I live here in Thailand" "They said never mind" "We'd be very happy to display your art here in our gallery" BUT, then they added "We just need $3,900 to display it" So then I asked "Well how much do you think you can sell one of my pictures for ?" They then replied "Oh, we don't guarantee to sell your work, only to display it in our gallery" Undaunted I asked "Well maybe I can send you one or two paintings. In your opinion which are the best two paintings to send to you ?" They replied "Oh, we have to charge you $500 to appraise your work" So then I said "I thought you said you "We love your work" They said "Oh, we haven't seen your work and in any case, I'm just in the sales and internet department. It's the boss who actually looks at any art" So as you can imagine I never did send them anything. I even said "Well if you do sell anything I'll give you 40% of the gross. But guess what ! They replied "Oh, we don't work like that" That was a about two years ago, but that particular art gallery keeps sending me invitations and they put RU-vid videos up of their "shows" and I look at the four or five people who are in the video who must have paid $3,900 each to display their own work So, yes, there are a few "strange" galleries out there. So beware. But Herbert is right, there are too many good artists. Here in Thailand I have a few friends who're are superb. They work every day on anything and everything. They produce portraits from photos, and copies of famous artists. They also produce their own totally original compositions. Yes, if you go to the wrong places they get the tone and value, even the chroma wrong. No, they're best avoided. I cringe when I look at some of their work. But the good one's that I know do superb work. One in particular uses real gold leaf on his classic reproductions, and also on his own totally original abstract works. Last month I bought a four foot square high relief painting with silver and gold leaf and custom made ceramic attachments for an extremely good price. It was the Thai version of the zodiac. Each month had it's own custom made ceramic figure or animal attached to the canvas. At the very centre there was a ceramic head wearing a ceremonial "chad daa" There was a huge amount of fine detail. Yet that friend of mine is not wealthy, he makes a living and that's about it. I myself produce totally original work and compositions I've just finished a huge piece of Donald Trump and Winston Churchill both standing with a Tommy gun each. Underneath I've printed "WE SHALL NEVER SURRENDER" I sold a three foot full size copy printed on poster quality paper the week it was finished. I've nearly finished a smaller piece called "GOTCHA !" It has Trump, Barr, Durham and a cop about to arrest Pelosi, Nadler and Goo Goo eyes. They have an rather desperate expression on each of their faces and you should see Schiff's eyes popping out. Wow ! OK some people hate Trump but as we all know many love him. Here in Thailand it's the same amongst the expats. The Yanks, Brits, Ausies and Europeans are all also divided. Some hate him others don't Anyway, I'd better close now. My website is www.100Temptations.com and you'll see much of my work Happy Christmas ! Kind regards to you all and Mr Lust. It was a great video. Fascinating

Jesus…I could listen to this guy all night.

awesome guy.smart,good entertainer,very good art taste and above this his great humor! "my cats play with it" haha

I love how at first he thought so many things were the "ugliest fucking shit" and "fucking bullshit" he's ever seen, and yet he has one of the most interesting collection I've ever seen!

those bellmer photos are incredible

I think being curious as well as authentic had a lot to do with with the luck he experienced in his life. Coming from a rich and educated family will also open up doors.

1st of all, thank you for posting! I love the underlying and unifying elements of this collection, as well as the whimsical juxtaposition provided by a couple of pieces. The narration brought it all to life. 👍

This did not disappoint at all. Loved it.

what an accidentally cool human

What an interesting, well spoken, yet down to earth man....quite refreshing from the usual la de da artsy fartsy rhetoric of the art world.

What a lovely man.

how can you not love a guy who has $200m worth of art around his house and initially thought art was bullshit and decoration and the giacommetti was the fucking ugliest thing he ever saw and not sell anything because he just fell in love with art

Awesome Man!

Herbert Lust What a great guy ! Very personable and real.

Funny to see how as Lust gets older, he looks more and more like a Giacometti sculpture.

I can hear him talk all day and all night. Purity, simplicity, intellect, etc. I dislike hearing ppl who think they are smart (and might be) with those presumption voices...

LOVE him. Curious and beautiful spirit.

His collection is superb 🧐

Amazing

He is just amazing I can listen to him all day❤

Wonderful

Art is something I like since I was in primary school not later in life not when art pieces were all over Singapore , now Singapore has lots of sculpture at almost everyday building and every path you walk than very good more people like talking photo with sculpture and cart pieces 😛😋😜🤪😝

I'd love go see his book collection if anything haha, looks incredible

Excellent human being

When I was a student I rented a flat at Hans Bellmer tenement house where he lived with his family in Poland :p

i don't think luck had much to do with it.........more that he came from two good and wealthy parents.....but still a great story

I could listen to him for hours

Saw a Sol LeWitt sculpture there. What a magnificent collection.

Nice story of the life of Herbert Lust.

There’s nothing accidental or lucky about being the scion of a generationally wealthy family and having the freedom to explore and make mistakes.

I can't like this enough.

Grate collection ❤

So good, I could check in with this man wkly

Love this guy ❤

love ... my art goes in all directions ... what I collect and what I create

That wAz terrific! !! Thanks

This guy is too cool!🍻

I just wanna visit his collection and maybe share a cup of tea with him (in a platonic way).

I love this guy.

Just in a Word? WonderLust!😉 Art Is the best voyage!🚀

Wow

How I would love to visit that house and chat with Herbert about every piece of art in it.

Love this! love to know him!!

Weird to think that this is the guy who wrote violence and defiance. I read that book a few weeks ago and I can barely find any info on this guy. Then I found out he is an art collector. If anyone has more info please let me know.

I wish this could've been an hour long, with more details. His voice & cadence sound extremely similar to Actor/Producer, Jerry Weintraub (Ocean's 11-12-13).

"Im just lucky, I dont know why"....10 mins later. "My father comes from the Jewish aristocracy."

Mr. Lust has a definite lust for life, as seemingly accidental as it may appear.

Greeeat episode!!

"I never read literature before" ... "I always thought I was going to become a novelist"

That dude is way too cool😃👍

Hmmmmm! Let’s FACE IT (2021) The future for us Artists, Writers & Photographers (+Entrepuernuers) is ONLINE MARKETING; FROM THE ARTIST STUDIO; TO THE COLLECTOR’S WALLS.

Compmaturism is getting loud today. Another daughter of expressionism returns. This time, not only does the audience change, but also the profile of their creations. What unites compmaturists is maturity and compulsivity, i.e. an awakened child in a mature person. There is no question of work designs. In compmaturysm, the essence of the moment is the transience of the moment in which they create. It does not matter whether you paint, improvise on the piano or write poetry. like in academic painting. only when you stop having something to paint. Your works in the standard grade are unfinished. But it's not true. This is exactly what the finished work looks like. thrilling direction.

This guy is great! No bullshit.

incredible story!

Que coleção fantástica!

Rich is an understatement.

WOW! LOVE!

Unique artists of fun

멋찝니다~~~~

T he man is a Mensch The Giacommetti is Beautiful

What a beautiful human this man is..maybe that was his luck..not being difficult..just curious⭐

What fun!

TE SALUDO .GRACIAS

super art 111

I’m crying

He’s sharp

Wow 💕

We need more men like this in America.

A dream of a life,and all by accident!😇

Interesting guy.

Hoosiers!!