Not a shining MoMA moment

Apparently someone’s been saving this embarassment of the MoMA for a rainy day.

In 1956 the Museum of Modern Art sent a letter to a certain Mr. Andy Warhol, gently letting him know that his sketch titled “Shoe” would not be accepted as a gift from the artist to the museum for placement in its permanent collection.

Now, I don’t want to be a snob, but it’s Andy Warhol, and although you do have limited gallery space, it is, again, Andy Warhol…. I’m sure they’ll take it next time.