Hadara (Haddie) Weisenberg, native to the cultural hotspot of Dresden, Germany, grew up surrounded by art. Her father, a renowned art collector, often hosted artists from Berlin and other European cities in their home. There they found solace in Mrs. Weisenberg’s traditional, soul-nourishing Jewish meals, and where they received unconditional encouragement for their careers from Mr. Weisenberg. Haddie’s love of art had its roots in long nights around the dinner table where she listened to stories of collectors, dealers, paint, and form. Haddie’s lifelong advocacy for emerging talent must have been fostered by her father’s tireless support for the artists who crossed his threshold. 
 

The Weisenbergs managed to escape to the United States during the early days of World War II.  After the war, the Weisenbergs returned to find Dresden in shambles and Mr. Weisenberg's carefully curated collection severely diminished. They were undaunted and rebuilt their home, and sought the pieces that hadn't been looted by the Nazis to likewise rebuild the prized collection. Haddie was inspired by the perseverance and dedication to art her parents showed throughout her life. Unfortunately for Haddie, and for us, much of Mr. Weisenberg's collection has never been found. 

The Haddie Weisenberg collection exemplifies Haddie’s embrace of emerging artists. She took significant risks in her collecting, often offending established art world icons, because she encouraged artists who created what was next rather than what was in vogue. Haddie’s peers came to recognize her talent for nurturing new artistic voices. She emerged from behind the shadow of her father’s fabled collection to create her own, which many believe would have rivaled if not surpassed what her father had amassed. She supported works from the margins of the art world and ushered them to its center.