Agnes “Aggie” Gund, an influential philanthropist who saw the arts as a powerful way to combat social injustice and education inequity, died yesterday evening, September 18, at the age of 87. A staunch social justice advocate and major art collector, Gund was known for her philanthropic endeavors that bolstered underrepresented artists and underserved communities. This work was keenly felt in New York City, where she founded the arts education nonprofit Studio in a School nearly five decades ago in response to dramatic budget cuts that basically eliminated art classes in the public school system at the time. “I have always believed that every student has a fundamental right to quality art education,” Gund told Hyperallergic earlier this year. To read the full story by mayapontone, visit the link in bio. . . . Agnes Gund (photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images) #AgnesGund #Obituary #ArtPatron #Philanthropist