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Major Gifts of Art and Donations of $750,000 Strengthen Tate Collection from the Americas

LONDON.- NYC Tuesday 4 May 9 pm: At the Second Artists Dinner in New York, hosted by the American Patrons of Tate, Sir Nicholas Serota, Director, Tate, announced that a group of major works by leading American artists had been donated to Tate: David Salle Calm Down In a Diary (Triptych) 1982 – gift of Douglas S Cramer • Haim Steinbach Untitled (Locks, Friar, Sister) 1987 – gift of Douglas S Cramer • Agnes Martin Untitled #5 1991 – gift of Arne and Millie Glimcher in honour of Anthony d’Offay and ARTIST ROOMS Sir Nicholas also announced that more than $750,000 had been raised towards the acquisition of works by contemporary artists from North and South America for Tate Collection. The Artists Dinner was chaired by Glenda Bailey (editor-in-chief, Harper’s Bazaar) and Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild (chair, American Patrons of Tate) and included a special live performance by Patti Smith. The eve