Agnes Hsu-Tang and Oscar Tang have donated 150 works by Native American artists to the New-York Historical Society to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. The collection features significant pieces by artists such as Fritz Scholder, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, and T.C. Cannon, intended to bridge historical and contemporary indigenous narratives. Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Museum of Art has named Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos as honorary chairs for the upcoming Met Gala, a move that follows their previous roles as major sponsors.
These developments highlight the evolving landscape of institutional patronage and leadership. The Tangs' donation represents a major effort to integrate indigenous voices into mainstream American historical institutions, while the appointment of the Bezoses to a high-profile ceremonial role at the Met underscores the continued, though sometimes controversial, influence of ultra-wealthy tech philanthropists in the elite art and fashion world.