MEDIA CONTACT Tricia Ross (916) 939‐7285 [email protected] Richard Hollander, Chairman of Aristotle Capital Management, and Jackie Hollander Museum Gifts FACT SHEET [Steichen Gifts‐at‐a‐Glance] Gift Overview: Edward Steichen: About the Collection: Gift Rationale: Richard and Jackie Hollander to gift 142 photographs by Edward Steichen to the following institutions:  Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) – Los Angeles, CA (46 photographs)  Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University – Evanston, IL (49 photographs)  Whitney Museum of American Art – New York, NY (47 photographs) Universally regarded as one of the greatest photographer of the 20th century, Edward Steichen (March 27, 1879 – March 25, 1973) is one of the key figures in the history of photography. He began as a leading exponent of the 19th‐century romantic movement called Pictorialism, and rapidly evolved into one of the leaders of modernism. For more than half a century, Steichen was known to many as the most famous living photographer and has been referred to as the ‘father of celebrity photography.’ John and Ethel Barrymore. Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Herbert Hoover. Fashion shoots for Vogue and Vanity Fair. The George Washington Bridge and Brancusi’s Bird in Space. From movie stars, politicians, and models to still lifes and landscapes, the range of subjects photographed by Edward Steichen is astounding. Photographing all of them beautifully, capturing the essence of their character through innovative posing, lighting, framing, and film development techniques, Steichen shaped the way we think about celebrity. Edward Steichen’s influence as the first curator of photography at the Museum of Modern Art New York and the organizer of the internationally celebrated exhibition The Family of Man cannot be overstated. Steichen created conventions in photography about how to present and construct an identity in front of the camera that have been emulated by countless photographers who came after him. In 1963, President John F. Kennedy presented him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of a lifetime of achievement. Richard and Jackie Hollander are believed to have held the largest collection of Steichen’s photos in private hands. Their gift to the three museums represents part of their overall collection. Purchased directly from the estate of the artist by the Hollanders and printed by Steichen himself, the provenance of the photographs is impeccable and unique. The Hollanders’ Vision: “Steichen for the Nation” and “Giving Back” Presenting this gift to these three outstanding institutions across the United States represents the Hollanders’ commitment for the collection to have the greatest accessibility to the public across the nation, from coast to coast. Their hope is the gift will provide an opportunity for students, art enthusiasts, and the general public to gain increased appreciation for Edward Steichen and his ability to inspire. Museum Openings/Events & Shows: Richard Hollander: Aristotle Capital Management, LLC: Richard Hollander noted that, “at Aristotle Capital Management our people are committed to community involvement in many different ways. Through this gift of Steichen photographs, we hope to make a meaningful contribution toward greater public access to remarkable art.” Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University  Opening: Fall 2013 (September 20th – December 1st) in conjunction with another show on Art & Polaroid. The gift is in honor of Northwestern President Morton O. Schapiro and his wife Mimi Schapiro. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)  Exhibition: July – November 2013 Whitney Museum of American Art  The Steichen Collection at the Whitney will be dedicated to Richard Hollander’s sister, Ellyn, a student of FIT who passed away from cancer at age 19.  Opening: Dates TBD Richard Hollander is Chairman of Aristotle Capital Management, LLC (“Aristotle”), a value equity investment manager for institutional and high net worth clients, which is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. Previously, he ran Drexel Burnham Lambert’s West Coast investment‐grade fixed income division from 1984 to 1989. The group was responsible for all real estate and mortgage‐related activities, as well as for covering all West Coast banks and financial institutions. To capitalize on the opportunities present in the real estate market, Richard left Drexel in 1989 to form The Signature Group. In 1992, Richard acquired the securities lending operations from Bank of America to launch Metropolitan West Financial (now MetWest Ventures), an asset management and investment management platform. Under his leadership, MetWest Ventures has nurtured the development of several financial and investment advisory companies, with combined assets under management of $80 billion. These companies specialize in a wide range of investment management services, including core fixed income, value equity (both domestic and international), securities lending, corporate high yield, distressed debt and real estate. Richard earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Ithaca College and completed his Master’s degree in Finance at St. John’s University, where he was later awarded an honorary doctorate. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Skirball Cultural Center and the Board of Governors of the Cedars‐Sinai Prostate Cancer Center. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Aristotle Capital Management, LLC (“Aristotle”) is a value‐oriented investment management firm with a unique and highly disciplined approach to investing in high‐quality companies. Investment decisions are based on our investment team’s long collective experience, in‐depth fundamental research and our ability to assess and act on change. Our long‐term investment horizon is aligned with our clients’ goals to grow assets and control risk. Aristotle offers multiple investment solutions including Domestic Value Equity, International Equity, Global Equity, and a Global Opportunity strategy. Our clients include public and ERISA funds, corporations, foundations, endowments, Taft Hartley, charitable organizations, and high net worth individuals. Please visit www.aristotlecap.com for more information. Page 2 of 3 The Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University: The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA): The Whitney Museum of American Art: The Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University presents and convenes interdisciplinary discussions about art across time, cultures, and media to enrich teaching and learning on the campuses of Northwestern University and in the communities of their surrounding regions. The Block’s permanent collection enriches these dialogues by providing students, faculty, scholars and the public intimate access to nearly 5,000 prints, drawings, and photographs ranging from the 15th century to the present. www.blockmuseum.northwestern.edu Since its inception in 1965, LACMA has been devoted to collecting works of art that span both history and geography‐and represent Los Angeles's uniquely diverse population. Today, the museum features particularly strong collections of Asian, Latin American, European, and American art, as well as a contemporary art museum on its campus. With this expanded space for contemporary art, innovative collaborations with artists, and an ongoing Transformation project, LACMA is creating a truly modern lens through which to view its rich encyclopedic collection. www.lacma.org Founded in 1930, the Whitney Museum of American Art is the world’s leading museum of twentieth‐century and contemporary art of the United States. In addition to its landmark exhibitions, the Museum is known internationally for events and educational programs of exceptional significance and as a center for research, scholarship, and conservation. While its vibrant program of exhibitions and events continues uptown, the Whitney is constructing a new building, designed by Renzo Piano, in downtown Manhattan. Ground was broken on the new building in May 2011, and it is projected to open to the public in 2015. www.whitney.org Institution Contacts: Burke Patten Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art (847) 467‐4602 [email protected] Miranda Carroll LACMA (323) 857‐6543 [email protected] Stephen Soba Whitney Museum of American Art (212) 570‐3634 [email protected] Images for Media Use: A selection of high resolution photographs from the collection are available for media use upon request and clearance Page 3 of 3