National Gallery gets £375m donations for new wing
Summary
The National Gallery in London has received pledges totaling £375 million from private donors to build a new wing. This expansion aims to enhance the visitor experience and will be designed through an international architectural competition. Major contributions of £150 million each come from Crankstart and the Julia Rausing Trust.Key Facts
- The National Gallery in London plans to expand with a new wing.
- Private donors pledged £375 million for this expansion.
- This sum includes some of the largest-ever donations to a museum or gallery.
- An architectural competition will decide the design of the new wing.
- The new wing aims to renew the area between Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square.
- £150 million comes from Crankstart, a foundation by Sir Michael Moritz and Harriet Heyman.
- Another £150 million is from the Julia Rausing Trust.
- An additional £75 million comes from the National Gallery Trust and anonymous donors.
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