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London’s Courtauld Will Build New Contemporary Art Galleries with $13.8 M. Blavatnik Gift

1. New Gallery Render – Rendering of the Blavatnik Contemporary Galleries. Image Secchi Smith

The Courtauld has announced plans to open two new art galleries at its Somerset House campus, expanding its engagement with living artists and contemporary works. Enabled by a £10 million gift from the Blavatnik Family Foundation—bringing the Foundation’s recent contributions to the Courtauld to £20 million—the galleries are expected to open in 2029 and will host exhibitions, commissions, and student-led curatorial work. The Foundation has a long-standing relationship with the institution, which named the Blavatnik Fine Rooms in 2021, and reflecting on this partnership, Sir Leonard Blavatnik said, “My family and I have taken great pride in our association with the Courtauld over the past decade. It has been a privilege to play a leading role in shaping the Gallery’s future.” Read the article here.

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