Artist Hans Haacke

At last someone in the mainstream press has written on the work of Hans Haacke (“Digging Dirt in the World of Museums,” by Kristine McKenna, July 23). He is an inspiration and a hero to many artists, including me.

When I lived in New York, I used to walk to the New Museum just to be reminded that after all the trend and trash, there was still Haacke.

I hope that he nails the Jesse Helms, Orrin Hatches and Dick Armeys of this world before they are granted their wish to shut down any artist or agency that believes that censorship is repugnant. The art world, be it Robbie Conal or Barbara Kruger, owes Haacke a huge debt, and we owe it to ourselves to push our “Fortune 500 Museums” towards supporting both his and any other work that does not fit comfortably over the couch in the CEO’s office.

HARRIS FOGEL

Anaheim