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03-04-2025
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Tate receives 'transformational' gift from US donors
Tate Modern has announced it has received a major gift from a couple of art collectors 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". "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." 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. Mr Perez told BBC News: "We've been talking to the Tate for a long time, we're great admirers of the Tate. "Our hope is always that our art is seen by the highest number of people. The Tate has huge viewership, millions and millions of people coming in." He added the work suited being displayed next to other famous artists. "This painting, when you see it next to the Rothko's, really resounds," he said, "and it'll be there forever. "So when you talk about legacy, we like to think that our names will not be forgotten, and that they will live, not only with the British audience, but also with the international audience that comes to the Tate. "We hope it fills a gap in the collection that is very important and maybe the most important art movement in America. It's found its home, we're very pleased with it here." Mrs Pérez noted 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. Additional reporting by Steven Wright. Tate Britain to return painting looted by Nazis
BBC News
03-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
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 was unveiled on Thursday as one of a group of works being donated by the Miami-based philanthropists, Jorge M and Darleen Pé 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 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 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 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.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Liam Payne's Family Hits Out at Press For ‘Indescribable Lasting Damage' From Coverage of Singer's Death
Liam Payne's family issued a strongly worded statement on Sunday (March 2) expressing their distress and disappointment at the way the press had reported on the circumstances of the late One Direction singer and solo star's death last year. 'Liam's death was an unspeakable tragedy. This is a time of tremendous grief and pain for those who knew and loved him,' read the statement, according to BBC News. 'Liam ought to have had a long life ahead of him. Instead, [the singer's son] Bear has lost his father, Geoff and Karen have lost their son, Ruth and Nicola have lost their brother and all of Liam's friends and fans have lost someone they held very dear.' More from Billboard Liam Payne Remembered in Emotional Tribute at 2025 BRIT Awards Conan O'Brien Makes a Joke About the Drake & Kendrick Lamar Feud at the Oscars: Watch Here's the Oscars 2025 Winners List (Updating Live) The family added that they understand that the investigation into Payne's death was 'absolutely necessary, and the family recognises the work done by the Argentinian authorities. However, the family accepts the Court of Appeal's decision to drop all charges. The constant media attention and speculation which has accompanied the process has exacted indescribable, lasting damage on the family, particularly on Liam's son who is trying to process emotions which no seven-year-old should have to experience.' Their comments came just a few weeks after a court in Argentina dropped charges of criminal negligence against three of the five people indicted in connection with the singer's passing after a fall from a third-story balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina last October. The court's ruling cleared Esteban Grassi, head receptionist at the CasaSur Hotel, Rogelio Nores, an Argentine-American businessman and friend of the singer who accompanied Payne on the trip, and Gilda Martin, the hotel's manager. Two other men, Ezequiel Pereyra and Braian Paiz, are still facing charges for allegedly supplying drugs to Payne on the night he died. It was Grassi who made two emergency calls prior to the accident, first reporting that a guest was 'trashing the entire room' and later expressing concerns that the guest 'may be in danger.' A report from Argentina's National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office No. 14 released last month showed that an autopsy found that Payne, 31, had 'alcohol concentrations of up to 2.7 grams per liter in blood' at the time of his death, or a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.27%, which is more than three times the U.S. driving limit and just below a level that is considered life-threatening. The Argentinian report said that in addition to the dangerous BAC, the autopsy revealed that Payne had cocaine metabolites and the medication sertraline (Zoloft) in his system before he died of what has been described as 'multiple trauma and internal and external bleeding' from the 40-foot fall at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel. In their statement, the family also wrote that they always wished 'for privacy to grieve and asks that they be given the space and time to do so… Liam, you are so loved and missed.' The singer's kin also gave thanks for a touching tribute paid to Payne at Saturday's Brit Awards, led by his friend Jack Whitehall. 'He achieved so much in the short time that he was on this earth, and was not only a supremely gifted musician but an incredibly kind soul who touched the lives of everyone he came into contact with,' the comedian said before the screen filled with soundbites, portraits and performance video of Payne set to 1D's 'Little Things.' 'We joined in that celebration of his life and will forever remember the joy that his music brought to the world,' the Payne family wrote. Payne was buried in November in the U.K., with his funeral attended by all his former One Direction bandmates, girlfriend Katie Cassidy, and ex-partner Cheryl Cole, with whom he shared son Bear. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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21-02-2025
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Argentine Court Drops Negligence Charges Against Three in Liam Payne's Death
A court in Argentina dropped charges of criminal negligence against three of the five people indicted in connection with the death of Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer who fell from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires last October, according to a ruling obtained by The Associated Press. A preliminary autopsy report cited multiple traumas and hemorrhages as the cause of death, while a toxicology report revealed alcohol, cocaine, and prescription antidepressants in Payne's system. More from Billboard Man Charged With Supplying Drugs to Liam Payne Arrested: Report 'Conclave' Wins Best Film at 2025 BAFTA Awards: Full Winners List 'No Sign of Weakness': Burna Boy, From Lagos to Paris The court cleared Esteban Grassi, head receptionist at the CasaSur Hotel, Rogelio Nores, an Argentine-American businessman who accompanied Payne on the trip, and Gilda Martin, the hotel's manager. Grassi had made two emergency calls prior to the accident, first reporting that a guest was 'trashing the entire room' and later expressing concerns that the guest 'may be in danger.' Prosecutors argued that Nores neglected his duty of care by leaving Payne alone while intoxicated, but the court ruled that he had no legal obligation. Martin and Grassi, who had escorted Payne to his room, were also cleared, as the court found insufficient evidence that their actions directly contributed to his fatal fall. However, two other defendants, Ezequiel David Pereyra, a former hotel employee, and Braian Paiz, a waiter who served Payne at a restaurant, remain in custody. They are charged with supplying narcotics to Payne, an offense that carries a prison sentence of four to 15 years in Argentina. The court justified their continued detention due to the severity of the charges. In Argentina's legal system, prosecutors gather evidence for a judge to decide whether a case proceeds to trial. Payne was laid to rest in November in the U.K., with his funeral attended by his One Direction bandmates, girlfriend Katie Cassidy, and ex-partner Cheryl Cole, with whom he shared a son. Best of Billboard Diddy Judge Rejects Claim That Prosecutors Leaked Surveillance Tape of Cassie Assault Four Decades of 'Madonna': A Look Back at the Queen of Pop's Debut Album on the Charts Chart Rewind: In 1990, Madonna Was in 'Vogue' Atop the Hot 100
