Self-Taught Art: Works from the Stephanie and John Smither Collection at The Menil

A review of the exhibition As Essential As Dreams: Self-Taught Art from the Collection of Stephanie and John Smither at the Menil Collection: 

The Smither collection shows the softer side of patronage, a passionate and intimate ethos less mired in the exploitation of artists for capital gain. By showcasing their approach, the exhibition serves as a strong example of how people, at least those with the money and means, can support artists and the arts.