London's prestigious Courtauld Institute to create British art centre with $12m donation
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from The Art Newspaper - International art news and events6 months ago
The planned Manton Centre for British Art will help secure The Courtauld's ambition of becoming a world leader in the field of British art, serving as a hub for art historians, curators, critics, artists, and students.
The Art Newspaper - International art news and eventshttps://www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/08/06/courtauld-to-create-british-art-centre-with-12m-donation-from-us-foundation
The centre, initially at The Courtauld's campus and later at Somerset House, will support MA and PhD students in British art with scholarships and a program of activities, events.
The Art Newspaper - International art news and eventshttps://www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/08/06/courtauld-to-create-british-art-centre-with-12m-donation-from-us-foundation
Julie Krapf and Sandy Niles of The Manton Foundation were impressed by the academic training in British art at The Courtauld, resonating with their grandparents' interests.
The Art Newspaper - International art news and eventshttps://www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/08/06/courtauld-to-create-british-art-centre-with-12m-donation-from-us-foundation
The Manton Foundation, founded by Edwin and Florence Manton, primarily supports arts, education, and environmental projects in the northeastern US, continuing the Mantons' legacy.
The Art Newspaper - International art news and eventshttps://www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/08/06/courtauld-to-create-british-art-centre-with-12m-donation-from-us-foundation
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