An art critic with soul

In their book "Art As Therapy" the authors Alain De Botton and John Armstrong sing the praises of Herbert Read who spent 40 years educating the British to appreciate contemporary art.  By the 1960's his job was done.  He understood that decent, well intentioned and educated people may not understand art, so rather than chastise them for their ignorance he began from a position of great sympathy for doubt and ignorance, and kindness was a key part of his educational strategy.  He wrote books and articles, traveled the country conducting lectures, held exhibitions and established London's ICA.  He appears to have been someone I would liked to have met.