"Meaningful cultural work doesn't happen in isolation—it's built through listening, collaboration, adaptability and trust," artistic director Jova Lynn told Observer.
The move marks a personal shift from collecting as stewardship to collecting as civic support, with the sale of major works by Joan Mitchell, Kenneth Noland, George Rickey and Harry Bertoia set to fund Lumana, an arts hub set to open in Little Village.
"What’s exciting is how expansive and layered the ecosystem has become—there are more voices in the mix, more stories being told and a real sense of community across disciplines."