Leonard Blavatnik: From DAZN Owner to Top Art Philanthropist

Leonard Blavatnik, the Ukrainian-born billionaire known for owning DAZN, has become a major figure in the art world through his colossal collection and philanthropic donations. Born in Odessa in 1957, he moved to the US at 21, studied at Columbia and Harvard, and amassed his fortune in aluminum and chemicals after the Soviet Union's collapse. His Access Industries bought LyondellBasell for $1.8 billion in 2010, a deal called the greatest in Wall Street history. He later acquired Warner Music. Knighted for philanthropy, his Blavatnik Family Foundation supports young scientists. In art, his collection includes Picasso, Modigliani, and contemporary works, earning him a spot on ARTnews' most influential list. He donated £50 million (€60 million) to Tate, leading to the naming of the Blavatnik Building at Tate Modern. He also gave £75 million to Oxford University, funding the Blavatnik School of Government. The Victoria & Albert Museum received £5 million and £1 million donations, with its entrance named after him. Blavatnik's net worth is around £17 billion.