The exhibit features 60 pieces of art that the Thompsons have collected and have gifted to the gallery. “The National Gallery did a really nice opening,” she said. In Atlanta, Brenda said they were introduced to this wonderful collection of some of the best American art in the country. About three years ago, she said the gallery came to them and asked if they would consider giving some to the country at the National Gallery. She has immersed herself in this field.”As far as the collection, Larry said with a laugh that he is “only the chief financial officer of the Thompson collection.