Sydney was a giant in supplying visual art to New Orleans. I loved running into him both in New Orleans and New York. He loved going to Chelsea to check… Read More

He was a brilliant man in business and in the arts. His generosity to the New Orleans Museum of Art will be remembered for generations into the future. He will… Read More

I worked for him @ K&B for 3 1/2 years until he sold it to Rite Aid he was a great man to work for R I P . Read More

Our daughter was married in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden in March, 2022. We could not have had a more beautiful setting for the ceremony and the Second Line. Grateful for… Read More

Sydney has long been my treasured mentor in both business and the visual arts…more than that, he is a treasured friend. His legacy to New Orleans in both business and… Read More

We have lost a gem if a New Orleanian. Much love to the family. Read More

I ran into them at the Bastille Day Parade in Paris, late 80’s. We were enjoying our little paper periscopes for a better view. I knew Walds from ballet, She… Read More

Thanks to Sydney Besthoff, there are so many public examples of what is right with our city. Read More

Sydney was an amazing person ! I co-owned several KB stores many years ago-he was quite ‘a force’ for a new owner! He was most of all fair and very… Read More

Our family loves the Sculpture Gardens at City Park – thank you for your generosity! Read More

Thank you for your beautiful outdoor vision that is the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA. It is truly a special gift for all to enjoy. Read More

Sydney was one of my late husbands best friends and a neighbor! The friendship continued until My husband passed away! Sydney was a good friend,good citizen and a true philanthropist!… Read More

Thank you for your generous donations to the NOMA Sculpture Garden. The Garden is a wonderful place to think about these works of art. Thanks too for providing quality merchandise… Read More

I am an Arkansan with a deep love for New Orleans. The Besthoff Sculpture Garden has given me many hours of peace and joy. Thank you New Orleans, NOMA, and… Read More

To the Besthoff family my sincerest condolences. I am sure you are aware what joy it brings any visitor to view the beautiful works of art your family has given… Read More

Dear Sydney, thank you for kindness, generosity, and continued patronage to our city. Your contributions will long be enjoyed. Read More

I will miss you my friend. The pleasure has been all mine. Read More

Thank you, Mr. B, for always treating your employees at K&B, including my father and uncle, with respect and learning their names/families/stories. Your compassion and attentiveness even as the CEO… Read More