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Art Philanthropist Agnes Gund Leaves Lasting Legacy at 87

9/19/2025

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Agnes Gund, an influential art collector and philanthropist, passed away at 87 in Manhattan.
She led the Museum of Modern Art during its 1990s expansion, promoting contemporary art.
Gund sold works by artists like Mark Rothko to fund social programs and established the Art for Justice Fund with $100 million for criminal justice reform.
She earned a master's in art history from Harvard and founded Studio in a School to improve art education.
Gund's legacy includes substantial donations to art institutions and a dedication to social justice.

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Agnes Gund, an influential art collector and philanthropist, passed away at 87 in Manhattan.
She led the Museum of Modern Art during its 1990s expansion, promoting contemporary art.
Gund sold works by artists like Mark Rothko to fund social programs and established the Art for Justice Fund with $100 million for criminal justice reform.
She earned a master's in art history from Harvard and founded Studio in a School to improve art education.
Gund's legacy includes substantial donations to art institutions and a dedication to social justice.