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Pérez Family Donates Joan Mitchell's 'Iva' and Pledges Multimillion-Dollar Endowment to Tate Modern

The six-metre triptych is now on display in London, alongside a commitment to support curatorial research on African and Latin American art.

Museum employees view a painting by artist Joan Mitchell called Iva 1973, donated by Jorge M. and Darlene Perez, at the Tate Modern in London, Thursday, April 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Tate director Maria Balshaw gives a speach about the painting by artist Joan Mitchell called Iva 1973, donated by Jorge M. and Darlene Perez, at the Tate Modern in London, Thursday, April 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
People gather around a painting by artist Joan Mitchell called Iva 1973, donated by Jorge M. and Darlene Perez, at the Tate Modern in London, Thursday, April 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Overview

  • Joan Mitchell's monumental painting 'Iva' (1973) has been donated to Tate Modern by the Pérez family and is now on public display.
  • The donation coincides with the centenary of Mitchell’s birth and significantly enhances Tate’s holdings of her work.
  • A multimillion-dollar endowment from the Pérez family will fund curatorial posts focusing on African and Latin American art at Tate.
  • Future donations from the Pérez family will include works by artists from Africa and the African diaspora, such as El Anatsui and Yinka Shonibare.
  • The Pérez family’s philanthropic efforts reflect a longstanding commitment to inclusivity, sustainability, and accessibility in the arts.