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Norfolk native donates $4-million worth of art to Western University

Norfolk native donates $4-million worth of art to Western University

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Norfolk native donates $4-million worth of art to Western University

Article content Norfolk County native and artist John Schweitzer is donating $4-million worth of art to Western University in London. Schweitzer’s gift includes 60 pieces, 38 of which are his own original works. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Norfolk native donates $4-million worth of art to Western University Back to video Western president Alan Shepard calls Schweitzer “one of Canada’s foremost artists,” adding his talent is matched only by his generosity. “We are fortunate John holds such a deep affection for his alma mater, and we are delighted he is celebrating his lifelong connection to Western through his art,” Shepard said. “It’s a gift that will inspire our campus community for generations to come.”

Montreal-based and internationally-acclaimed artist John A. Schweitzer donates $4 million in art to his alma mater

Montreal-based and internationally-acclaimed artist John A. Schweitzer is honouring his ties with his alma mater, the University of Western Ontario, with a $4-million gift of his art. The donation contains 60 works spanning Schweitzer’s career as an artist, collector, critic and curator. Among them are 38 of his original works, including his only intact series The Erehwön Cycle – a six-panel “narration” inspired by Victorian author Samuel Butler’s satirical utopian novel of the same name. “It’s a tremendous honour to receive such a personal gift from one of Canada’s foremost artists,” said President Alan Shepard. “John is one of Western’s most distinguished alumni whose prodigious creative talent is matched by his generous spirit. We are fortunate John holds such a deep affection for his alma mater, and we are delighted he is celebrating his lifelong connection to Western through his art. It’s a gift that will inspire o