This chapter introduces Avery Brundage, the former president of the International Olympic Committee, and his significant role in establishing the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. It highlights his controversial past and his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming a prominent art collector.
Avery Brundage's crucial role in securing the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
His background as a successful businessman and athlete.
His vast collection of Asian art forming the core of the Asian Art Museum.
The book "Four Dimensions" detailing his life's achievements in various fields.