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The Philip Aziz Foundation of Art donated an art collection by renowned Canadian artist Philip Aziz to King’s in December 2023. The collection of 80 paintings, numerous sketches, and sculptures includes a 24-carat gold leaf work titled the “Tree of Lebanon,” which is mounted on a panel of Lebanese cedar.
Upon receiving the art, the King’s Foundation hired a PhD student from the Art History program at Western University to inventory the collection.
A few art pieces have been hung on campus, including three paintings in the president’s office in Dante Lenardon Hall. The remaining artwork will be offered to organizations or individuals interested in owning a piece of this historic collection.
Philip Aziz was a lifelong Londoner and internationally acclaimed artist. His works can be found in public and private collections around the world, including galleries, universities and churches in Canada, the United States, Japan, Australia, France, Italy, and even the Vatican. He passed away on September 13, 2009, at the age of 89, after a decade-long battle with cancer.
King’s University College Foundation is grateful to the Philip Aziz Foundation of Art for entrusting the University with this substantial art collection.
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