Virginia Wright (art collector)
American art collector and philanthropist (1929–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Virginia "Jinny" Wright[1][2] (January 1, 1929 – February 18, 2020), also known as Virginia Bloedel Wright,[3] was an American art collector and philanthropist.[4] She was considered one of the top art collectors in America for having created the largest collection of modern and contemporary art of the Pacific Northwest with her husband Bagley Wright and was credited for having played a pivotal role in the cultural development of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.[3][5][6]
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Virginia Wright | |
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Born | Virginia Bloedel (1929-01-01)January 1, 1929 |
Died | February 18, 2020(2020-02-18) (aged 91) |
Nationality | American |
Education | Barnard College |
Alma mater | Masters School |
Occupation(s) | Philanthropist, art collector |
Spouse | Bagley Wright |
Relatives | Julius Bloedel (grandfather) |
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