Tate Modern announces major gift from art dealers
Tate Modern has announced it has received a major gift from a couple of art dealers in the form of a painting by the US modern artist Joan Mitchell.It was unveiled on Thursday as one of a group of works being donated by the Miami-based philanthropists, Jorge M and Darleen Pérez.The six-metre-long triptych, entitled Iva 1973, can now be viewed for free at the London gallery next to Mark Rothko's Seagram Murals. Tate director Maria Balshaw said the gift was "one of the most important" it has received, describing the donation as "transformational".
'Accessible to all'
"To place such a significant and valuable work in public hands is an act of incredible generosity," said Balshaw."It is also an endorsement of Tate's ability to share our collection with the broadest possible audience," she added. "And to care for that collection for future generations."Mitchell, who would've been 100 this year, was one of the most celebrated artists of the abstract expressionist movement.Arts Minister, Sir Chris Bryant said the "spectacular donation" of Mitchell's "masterpiece", which was originally dedicated to her dog, shows "the amazing difference one person's generosity can make"."I'm very grateful for this donation and for the work that went into making it possible," he said."We are committed to ensuring art is for everyone, everywhere and the generosity of the Pérez family ensures that great art remains accessible to all, whilst also enriching our national collection."
'Female artists play significant role'
Argentine-American businessman Mr Pérez is best known as the chairman and CEO of The Related Group, a Miami-based real estate company.He has given or pledged over $100m (£76m) to Miami's public art museum, which was renamed the Pérez Art Museum Miami in his honour in 2013. He also founded a not-for-profit contemporary art space in Miami called El Espacio 23."Art is the heartbeat of every great city, with the power to inspire, unite and transcend cultural and generational boundaries," he said."My family and I have always believed in the power of public art in enriching communities, and Tate has been instrumental in making art accessible to all."We are honoured to contribute to that mission with this gift and look forward to seeing how it helps spark meaningful dialogue, ignite creativity and deepen the community's connection to the arts."Mrs Pérez went on to note how female artists "play a significant role in shaping the cultural landscape" and that is was therefore "pivotal that we support and celebrate their contributions.""We've long admired Joan Mitchell's work and are thrilled to share Iva with the world through Tate Modern."Their gift also includes a multimillion-dollar endowment to support Tate's curatorial research.Also, a range of works and photographs by artists from across Africa and the African diaspora - including by Yinka Shonibare, El Anatsui and Malick Sidibé - will make their way from the Pérezes to Tate's collection over the coming years.
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