Roberts, Colette, 1910-1971

Colette Jacqueline Roberts (1910-1971) was a French-born artist, teacher, critic and gallery director. Born in Paris, she studied at the École du Louvre, the Academy Ranson, and the Institut d’Art et Archéologie. She moved to the United States during World War II and became a U.S. citizen shortly thereafter, becoming an active part of the New York art world. In addition to her own work, she wrote and lectured on modern art and fostered cultural exchange efforts between her native and adopted countries. As gallery director of the Grand Central Moderns, she gave many unknown artists their first major exposure (among them sculptor Louise Nevelson). In 1960, Roberts received the Palmes Académiques award from the French government for her work as chair of the French section of the American Red Cross, and she was a writer-in-residence at the MacDowell Colony.

From the guide to the Colette Roberts Artist Interviews, 1964-1969, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)

New York art critic and former director of the Grand Central Moderns Gallery, New York, N.Y.

From the description of Colette Roberts papers and interviews with artists, 1961-1971 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 646395711

From the description of Colette Roberts interviews with artists, 1961-1971 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78709121

Colette Roberts (1910-1971) was an art critic and former director of the Grand Central Moderns Gallery, New York, N.Y.

From the description of Colette Roberts papers and interviews with artists, 1918-1971. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 744427350

Art critic, author, gallery director; New York City. d. 1971.

From the description of Colette Roberts papers, 1930-1971. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122557010