Herbert Lust, Collector and Giacometti Confidant, Dies at 99
Herbert Lust, a collector who amassed an unusual and important collection of works by artists he knew personally, including Alexander Calder and Robert Indiana, died at 99. He was particularly close to Alberto Giacometti, befriending the sculptor and amassing a significant trove of his pieces. Lust's collection reflected his personal relationships with the artists, a strategy that yielded a distinctive and highly regarded assembly of modern art.
Key facts
- Herbert Lust died at age 99.
- He collected works by artists he knew personally.
- His collection included pieces by Alexander Calder and Robert Indiana.
- He was a close friend of Alberto Giacometti.
- Lust amassed a significant collection of Giacometti's work.
- His collection was described as unusual and important.
- The news was reported by The New York Times on July 2, 2026.
- His full name was Herbert C. Lust.
Entities
Artists
- Herbert Lust
- Alexander Calder
- Robert Indiana
- Alberto Giacometti
Institutions
- The New York Times