Courtauld to open two new contemporary art galleries after £10m Blavatnik gift
In 2029, The Courtauld in London is set to unveil two contemporary art galleries, thanks to a generous £10 million donation from the Blavatnik Family Foundation. This latest contribution brings the foundation’s total commitment to the institute to £20 million. The new Blavatnik Contemporary Galleries will be situated within The Courtauld's expanded campus at Somerset House. Led by Leonard and Lady Emily Blavatnik, the foundation has also supported various esteemed institutions, including the National Gallery, the National Portrait Gallery, the Royal Academy, and Tate.
Key facts
- The Courtauld will open two new galleries for contemporary art.
- The galleries are funded by a £10 million gift from the Blavatnik Family Foundation.
- The Blavatnik Family Foundation's total investment in the Courtauld is now £20 million.
- The new Blavatnik Contemporary Galleries are expected to open in 2029.
- The galleries will be part of the Courtauld's new campus at Somerset House.
- The foundation is chaired by Leonard and Lady Emily Blavatnik.
- The foundation has also given to the National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Royal Academy, and Tate.
- The announcement was made by the Courtauld in London.
Entities
Institutions
- Courtauld
- Blavatnik Family Foundation
- National Gallery
- National Portrait Gallery
- Royal Academy
- Tate
- Somerset House
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom