Mission
The June Leaf and Robert Frank Foundation is dedicated to securing the long term, distinctive legacies of these two extraordinary artists. By encouraging the preservation, disbursement and promotion of their art, our mission is to continue to inspire future generations of artists, curators and scholars in the further exploration, research and understanding of their artistic legacies.
History
In 1996, Robert Frank and June Leaf with the help of four friends founded The Andrea Frank Foundation, in honor of Robert Frank's daughter who was killed in a plane crash in 1974. The primary mission of The Andrea Frank Foundation was to distribute funds from the sales of Frank's collection of artworks by his dear friend Sanyu (1895-1966)
Among the recipients of these early grants were the artists Dayanita Singh, Judith Joy Ross and Miranda July. Grants were also awarded in support of publications including a catalogue for the photographer Louis Faurer's retrospective at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. A Sanyu Scholarship Fund was established at Yale University School of Art to support Chinese art students.
Robert Frank passed on September 9, 2019, leaving a bequest to the Foundation of his own artwork, artworks by many of his friends, his copyright, papers, and archives.
In 2022 the Foundation began a new chapter as The June Leaf and Robert Frank Foundation. During their 50 years of marriage, June Leaf and Robert Frank created art across the disciplines of painting, photography, sculpture and film.
Copyright
Inquiries for the proper use of Robert Frank’s copyright, which is owned by The June Leaf and Robert Frank Foundation, as well as requests for research access and the licensing of holdings and possible loans, may be requested. Inquiries may be addressed to info@leaffrankfoundation.org
Trustees
Jock Reynolds, President
Artist, curator, former director of Yale University Art Gallery
Clark Winter, Treasurer
Artist, global investment strategist
Alice Attie, Secretary
Artist, educator