Leonard A. Lauder: Visionary Art Patron Dies Aged 92

Leonard A. Lauder: Visionary Art Patron Dies Aged 92

Leonard A. Lauder (1933–2025): the venerable collector, philanthropist, and driving force behind the Estée Lauder empire, has died at 92. A titan of industry and a custodian of modernism, Lauder’s legacy extends far beyond the boardroom, leaving his mark on museums,...
Simon Wallis OBE Appointed To Lead Royal Academy Of Arts

Simon Wallis OBE Appointed To Lead Royal Academy Of Arts

The Royal Academy of Arts has named Simon Wallis OBE as its new Secretary and Chief Executive, marking a pivotal moment for the 256-year-old institution. Wallis, currently Director of The Hepworth Wakefield, will assume the role in September 2025, succeeding Axel...