Art Collection
Steinhardt is an art collector, especially of antiquities. Highlights of his Judaica collection are viewable online at michaelsteinhardtjudaicacollection.com. A special exhibition, "Ancient Art of the Cyclades," held at the Katonah Museum of Art included some pieces owned by him. He also sits on the American advisory board of Christie's, the art & antiques auction house.
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