Myron Kunin (September 29, 1928 – October 30, 2013) was an American businessman and art collector. He was the founder of the Regis Corporation.[1][2][3] His collection of African art was auctioned by Sotheby's in 2014 for over US$40 million.[4] The vast majority of his collection was 20th century American art, much of which is on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
Myron Kunin | |
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| Born | September 29, 1928 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | October 30, 2013 (aged 85) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, art collector |
| Known for | Founder of Regis Corporation |
| Spouse | Anita Kunin |
| Children | 4 sons |
References edit
- ^ "Myron Kunin dies at 85; hair salon owner collected American art". The Los Angeles Times. November 4, 2013. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
- ^ DePass, Dee (November 2, 2013). "Myron Kunin businessman, patron of the arts". Star Tribune. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
- ^ Armstrong, Elizabeth (November 1, 2013). "Regis Corp. founder Myron Kunin dies". Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
- ^ "In Pursuit of Beauty: The Myron Kunin Collection of African Art". Sotheby's. November 11, 2014. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
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