It’s Yours Now: What Top Collectors Have Donated to Museums
09-10-2026 14:00 via artnews.com

It’s Yours Now: What Top Collectors Have Donated to Museums

When it comes to expanding their collections, museums cannot always do it alone—they often need deep-pocketed patrons to step in and help them obtain particularly expensive art. Below is a look at seven collectors who gave notable artworks to museums over the past 12 months.
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