Monday, March 30, 2026 · No. 88
Tate Receives 36 Artworks from Jorge M. and Darlene Pérez and Appoints New Senior Curator

Tate Receives 36 Artworks from Jorge M. and Darlene Pérez and Appoints New Senior Curator

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Friday, March 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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Philanthropists Jorge M. and Darlene Pérez have donated 36 works by artists from Africa and the African diaspora to Tate, including pieces by El Anatsui, Yinka Shonibare, and Joy Labinjo. The gift follows a multi-million dollar donation to Tate’s endowment and the contribution of a Joan Mitchell triptych earlier this year. Osei Bonsu has been appointed as the Jorge M. Pérez Senior Curator, International Art, Africa and Diaspora, to lead research and acquisitions in this field.

  • Artists: El Anatsui, Yinka Shonibare, Joy Labinjo, Bruce Onobrakpeya, Buhlebezwe Siwani, Joan Mitchell, Chéri Samba, Amadou Sanogo, Gavin Jantjes, Wangechi Mutu, Seydou Keïta, Malick Sidibé, Adam Kouyaté, J.D. 'Okhai Ojeikere, Rotimi Fani Kayode, Abdoulaye Konaté
  • People: Jorge M. Pérez, Darlene Pérez, Osei Bonsu, Maria Balshaw
  • Galleries: Primo Marella Gallery
  • Museums: Tate, Tate Modern, Pérez Art Museum Miami
  • Locations: London, Miami

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