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Title:
Peter Nisbet is First Daimler-Benz Curator of the Busch-Reisinger

Content:

1. Appointment Details:

   • Peter Nisbet, who was formerly an associate curator, was appointed in November to the position of Daimler-Benz Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Central and Northern European Art.
   • The Daimler-Benz curatorship was established in 1986 with a gift of $1.5 million from Daimler-Benz AG of Stuttgart, Federal Republic of Germany.

2. Quotes:

   • Edgar Peters Bowron, Elizabeth and John Moors Cabot Director of the Harvard University Art Museums, expressed delight in appointing Nisbet, praising his qualifications and suitability for the role.
   • Bowron also noted Nisbet's energetic and productive contributions as both a scholar and an administrator, highlighting the prosperity of the Busch-Reisinger Museum under his care over the past five years.

3. Educational Background:

   • Nisbet holds a B.A. (1978, with first-class honors) and an M.A. (1981) from Cambridge University, England.
   • He also has an M.A. (1979) and an M.Phil. (1981) from Yale University in the history of art.
   • Additionally, he studied at the Free University in Berlin and at the Universität in the Federal Republic of Germany, and at the Pennsylvania State University in the U.S.
   • He is currently working on his doctoral dissertation on El Lissitzky under the direction of Prof. Robert L. Herbert of Yale.

4. Professional Experience:

   • Nisbet has been involved in organizing over a dozen exhibitions in the past five years, many of which have broken new ground, covering content from 19th and 20th-century German art to contemporary American sculpture.
   • His scholarly accomplishments include the catalogue and exhibition "El Lissitzky, 1890-1941," which was seen at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in the fall of 1987.
   • Nisbet has also been active in forging links with other major museums.

The announcement highlights Peter Nisbet's extensive academic background, his significant contributions to the museum, and his role in fostering connections with other institutions.

The image is a newspaper article featuring an announcement about Peter Nisbet becoming the first Daimler-Benz Curator of Central and Northern European Art at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Here are the detailed points from the article:

1. Appointment:

   • Peter Nisbet was appointed as the first Daimler-Benz Curator of Central and Northern European Art at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in November.

2. Background of the Position:

   • The Daimler-Benz curatorship was established in 1986 with a donation of $1.5 million from Daimler-Benz AG, Stuttgart, Federal Republic of Germany.

3. Comments on Nisbet:

   • The curator's appointment was noted as a significant and well-suited choice by Edgar Peters Bowron, Elizabeth and John Moors Cabot Director of the Harvard University Art Museums.
   • Peter Nisbet has been described as energetic, productive, and excellent both as a scholar and an administrator.

4. Academic Qualifications:

   • Nisbet holds a B.A. (1978) with first-class honors and an M.A. (1981) from Clare College, Cambridge University, England.
   • He also holds an M.A. (1979) and M. Phil. (1981) from Yale University in the history of art.
   • Nisbet has studied at the Free University in Berlin and the Department of History of Art at Moscow State University. His doctoral dissertation is in progress under the supervision of Prof. Robert L. Herbert of Yale and Prof. El Lissitzky.

5. Previous Experience:

   • Since arriving at Harvard five years ago, Nisbet has been involved in organizing numerous exhibitions, including a range of topics from nineteenth-century German architecture to contemporary American sculpture.
   • Notable accomplishments include the catalogue and exhibition "El Lissitzky 1890-1941" shown at the Sackler Museum in the fall of 1987.

6. Other Achievements:

   • Nisbet is noted for his efforts in forging links with other major museums.

The article highlights Nisbet's extensive experience, scholarly background, and significant contributions to museum exhibitions and curatorial work.

The document announces the appointment of Peter Nisbet as the first Daimler-Benz Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Central and Northern European Art. Nisbet, formerly the associate curator, was appointed in November following the establishment of the curatorship through a gift from Daimler-Benz AG of Stuttgart, West Germany. Edgar Peters Bowron, Elizabeth, and John Moors Cabot Director of the Harvard University Art Museums, praised Nisbet's qualifications and contributions, noting his role in organizing numerous exhibitions and his scholarly achievements. Nisbet holds degrees from Clare College, Cambridge, and Yale University, and has studied in Berlin, Moscow, and the U.S.S.R. His doctoral dissertation focuses on El Lissitzky, and he has been instrumental in forging links with other major museums.

The image is a newspaper clipping featuring an article about Peter Nisbet. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

Headline:
Peter Nisbet is First Daimler-Benz Curator of the Busch-Reisinger

Main Content:
Peter Nisbet, who was previously an associate curator, was appointed in November as the first Daimler-Benz Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Central and Northern European Art. This curatorship was established in 1986 through a $1.5 million gift from Daimler-Benz AG of Stuttgart, Federal Republic of Germany.

Reactions:
The article quotes several individuals praising the appointment:

• Edgar Peters Bowron, Elizabeth and John Moors Cabot Director of the Harvard University Art Museums, expressed delight in appointing a curator well qualified for the position.

Background on Peter Nisbet:

• Nisbet is noted for his energy and productivity, having served both as a scholar and an administrator.
• He holds degrees from Clare College, Cambridge University (B.A., 1978 with first-class honors), and Yale University (M.A. in 1979, M.Phil. in 1981).
• His academic focus includes the history of art, with studies at the Free University in Berlin and the Department of the History of Art at Moscow State University in the U.S.S.R.
• His doctoral dissertation on El Lissitzky is in progress, under the direction of Professor Robert L. Herbert of Yale.
• Over the past five years at Harvard, Nisbet has organized over a dozen exhibitions, many breaking new ground in nineteenth-century German architecture and contemporary American sculpture.
• Among his scholarly accomplishments is the catalog for the exhibition "El Lissitzky 1890-1941," displayed at the Sackler Museum in the fall of 1987.
• Additionally, Nisbet has been active in forming foreign links with other major museums.

The article includes a photograph of Peter Nisbet.

The image is a black-and-white newspaper or magazine clipping featuring an article about Peter Nisbet. The article is titled "Peter Nisbet is First Daimler-Benz Curator of the Busch-Reisinger."

Here are the key points from the article:

1. Appointment: Peter Nisbet was appointed in November as the first Daimler-Benz Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Central and Northern European Art at Harvard University. This curatorship was established in 1986 through a gift of $1.5 million from Daimler-Benz AG of Stuttgart, Federal Republic of Germany.

2. Background and Qualifications:

   • Edgar Peters Bowron, Elizabeth and John Moors Cabot Director of the Harvard University Art Museums, praised Nisbet's qualifications and suitability for the position.
   • Nisbet has been described as one of the most energetic and productive curators, both as a scholar and administrator, and has been the de facto curator of the Busch-Reisinger for five years.

3. Education:

   • Nisbet holds a B.A. (1978) with first-class honors and an M.A. (1981) from Clare College, Cambridge University, England.
   • He earned an M.A. (1979) and M. Phil. (1981) from Yale University in the history of art.
   • He also studied at the Free University in Berlin and at the Department of the History of Art at Moscow State University in the U.S.S.R.

4. Doctoral Work:

   • His doctoral dissertation, in progress, is on El Lissitzky and is under the direction of Prof. Robert L. Herbert of Yale.

5. Professional Achievements:

   • Since joining Harvard five years ago, Nisbet has been involved in organizing more than a dozen exhibitions, including several that were groundbreaking, covering a range of topics from nineteenth-century German architecture to contemporary American sculpture.
   • His scholarly accomplishments include the catalogue and exhibition "El Lissitzky 1890-1941," which was seen at the Sackler Museum in the fall of 1987.
   • Nisbet has also been active in forging links with other major museums.

The article includes a photo of Peter Nisbet and credits Jane Reed for the photograph.

The image is a newspaper clipping featuring an article about Peter Nisbet, who was appointed as the first Daimler-Benz Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Central and Northern European Art at Harvard University.

Key points from the article include:

1. Appointment: Peter Nisbet was appointed in November as the first Daimler-Benz Curator at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. This curatorship was established in 1986 through a $1.5 million gift from Daimler-Benz AG of Stuttgart, Federal Republic of Germany.

2. Praise: Harvard's Edgar Peters Bowron, Elizabeth and John Moors Cabot Director of the Harvard University Art Museums, praised Nisbet for his qualifications and suitability for the role, highlighting his energy, productivity, and administrative skills.

3. Background and Education: Nisbet holds a B.A. (1978) with first-class honors from Clare College, Cambridge University, England, and an M.A. (1979) and M.Phil. (1981) from Yale University in the history of art. He has also studied at the Free University in Berlin and the Department of Art History at Moscow State University in the U.S.S.R. His doctoral dissertation, titled "El Lissitzky 1890-1941," is under the direction of Prof. Robert L. Herbert of Yale.

4. Professional Achievements: Since joining Harvard five years prior to the article's publication, Nisbet has been involved in organizing more than a dozen exhibitions, including groundbreaking new shows. His scholarly work includes the catalog and exhibition "El Lissitzky 1890-1941," which was shown at the Sackler Museum in the fall of 1987. He has been active in forging links with other major museums.

5. Experience: Nisbet has been the de facto curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum for five years, overseeing its development and prosperity.

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Key Details from the Article:

1. Subject: Peter Nisbet, who has been appointed as the first Daimler-Benz Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Central and Northern European Art at Harvard University.
2. Background: Nisbet was previously an associate curator and has been involved in organizing over a dozen exhibitions at Harvard.
3. Qualifications:
   • He holds a B.A. from Clare College, Cambridge (1978), an M.A. from Yale University (1979), and an M.Phil. from Yale University (1981).
   • He has studied the history of art in Berlin and at the Moscow State University of Art.
   • He is currently working on a doctoral dissertation in the U.S.S.R. on El Lissitzky under the direction of Prof. Robert L. Herbert at Yale.
4. Endorsements: The article quotes Elizabeth and John Moors Cabot Director of the Harvard University Art Museums, Peter Bowron, praising Nisbet's energy and productivity as a curator and scholar.
5. Additional Information: Nisbet has been active in forging links with other major museums and has contributed to scholarly accomplishments, including the catalogue and exhibition El Lissitzky 1890–1941, seen at the Sackler Museum in the fall of 1987.

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