Works of Art by Two Contemporary Artists, Arturo Herrera and Leonardo Drew, Acquired by the Philbrook Museum of Art

TULSA, OK.- Works of art by two contemporary artists are the latest acquisitions announced by the Philbrook Museum of Art: Arturo Herrera’s Door (2009) and Leonardo Drew’s Number 148 (2010), both purchases made possible by Philbrook’s Contemporary Consortium Fund. Lauren Ross, the museum’s first, and recently hired, Nancy E. Meinig Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, states that “these acquisitions provide further evidence of Philbrook’s growing commitment to modern and contemporary art.” Ross, who comes to Philbrook after a successful tenure as Curator & Director of Arts Programs at the High Line in New York City continues: “These works, acquired through the efforts of the Contemporary Consortium, underscore our efforts to make contemporary art a center of excellence within our collection.” Each work is uniquely substantial in size, scope and impact. Of Drew’s sculptur

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